Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

A substantial detached residence offering spacious and versatile accommodation, a large, detached garage, ample parking, and an attractive enclosed garden.

Situated in a popular residential area of Gillingham, Winmere is an attractive double-fronted detached home that has been thoughtfully extended and improved in recent years. Constructed of local red brick beneath a clay-tiled roof, the property provides generous accommodation of approximately 2000 sq ft arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises an inviting entrance hall, two elegant reception rooms, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room that opens into a bright rear porch and out to the patio area. Further accommodation includes a utility room, cloakroom, a useful larder cupboard off the kitchen, and an additional reception room complete with en-suite wet-room offering excellent flexibility of use. On the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms. Three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and separate WC, while the principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room and dressing room.

The Situation
The property is located on the southern side of Gillingham, within a 6 minute walk of the Kingsmead Business Park where there are a variety of retailers and convenience stores. The town centre offers services to cater for most everyday requirements including Waitrose, Asda and Lidl supermarkets, pharmacy, post office, doctors surgery, pubs and cafes. There are great transport links by road from the A303 ( 4 miles north ) and the A350 accessed via Shaftesbury. Gillingham is blessed with a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo (2 Hours). The area provides a number of highly regarded state and private primary and secondary schools. For your leisure there are numerous countryside pursuits including, golf, horse riding, cycling and sports centres, sports clubs and miles of countryside walks are on your doorstep.

Outside
Externally, the property enjoys ample driveway parking to the front and side. The large, detached garage features an electric up-and-over door to the front together with barn doors to the side, and offers excellent potential for a variety of uses, including a home office, studio / gym, workshop, or ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. It is currently utilised for storage and as workshop space. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is fully enclosed by low fencing, complemented by a variety of mature trees and well-stocked flower borders. A patio area alongside the garage is also accessed directly from the rear porch and provides an ideal space for al fresco dining and entertaining. The garden also benefits from various outbuildings.



Services
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. A gas fired boiler provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.

Dorset Council Tax E

EPC: TBC ( Expired )

Directions
Post code: SP8 4LL
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