1 bed flat for sale

Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham SP8

A well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment, situated within easy walking distance of Gillingham town centre and mainline railway station. Gillingham is a thriving Dorset market town with a good range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, public houses and everyday amenities, with direct rail services to London Waterloo and the West Country on the doorstep.

The accommodation comprises a generous sitting and dining room, a well equipped kitchen and a good sized double bedroom, all served by a bathroom. Two large storage cupboards in the entrance hall and a built in wardrobe in the bedroom ensure storage is well catered for throughout. The bedroom carpet has recently been replaced, the internal doors have been painted and a new bathroom sink has been installed.

Outside, the property benefits from an allocated parking space and communal gardens to the front and rear, maintained by a visiting gardener. Offered for sale with no onward chain and the benefit of a share of freehold, this is an ideal first home, rental investment or lock up and leave base.

The Property

Inside

A hallway with two large storage cupboards leads through to the principal rooms. The sitting/dining room is a generous and comfortable space with an opening through to the kitchen, which is fitted with wood units, good work surfaces and space for a washing machine and freestanding cooker and fridge freezer. The double bedroom overlooks the communal gardens to the front and benefits from a built in wardrobe and recently replaced carpet. A bathroom with bath, WC and recently replaced wash hand basin completes the accommodation.

Outside

Although there is no private garden specifically attached to the flat, the green spaces at the front and rear are maintained by a visiting gardener, and offer scope for small plants or flower pots if desired. There is a grassed area from the parking, which the current owner has used during her time of living here.
The allocated parking space is accessed under the arch and to the right and is located by the path to the front door.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band A
uPVC Double Glazing Throughout
Gas Fired Central Heating from a Combination Boiler with a Water Softener- Installed 2017 and regularly serviced
Mains Drainage
Leasehold - Share of Freehold
Term of Lease - 250 years, created on 01/2025
Ground Rent and Service Charges - £525 per annum approx and includes sinking fund

Location And Directions

Gillingham is a well-served town offering a range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets and schooling, along with a mainline railway station providing direct links to London Waterloo. Surrounded by attractive countryside, it offers a balance of convenience and access to rural walks.

Postcode SP8 4LU

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