Bay Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

An attractive period three bedroom Edwardian town house located on the edge of town in a desirable and established residential area, within easy level walking to Gillingham's town centre. The house has been improved and extended to an exceptionally high standard and retains many period details and features, including a multi fuel burning stove, original panel doors and good size enclosed gardens that lead down to the river with ample off road parking. All presented in immaculate decorative order throughout.


APPROACHED:
From Bay Road via short footpath to;

ENTRANCE:
Attractive half panelled UPVC front door with obscure glazed top panel.

HALLWAY:
Spacious reception area, oak flooring, double panel radiator and stairwell.

LIVING ROOM:
Wonderful character room, well proportioned with good ceiling height, feature fireplace of exposed mellow brick with inset wood burning stove which creates an attractive focal point with slate hearth, matching fireside alcoves, wall lights, television aerial point and ample power points, UPVC double glazed window enjoys pleasant outlook onto front.

DINING ROOM:
Original stripped pine panelled door, nicely proportioned room with good ceiling height and coving. fireside alcoves, UPVC double glazed window enjoying pleasant open outlook onto garden, wooden flooring, panel radiator. Archway through to:

KITCHEN:
Well equipped and fitted with an extensive and attractive range of contemporary natural wood grain floor and wall cupboards with matching drawers and trim and contrasting work tops and counters, inset 1½ bowl china clay sink and drainer with chrome swan neck mixer taps, breakfast bar/island to return wall. Electric Belling range cooker with 5 ring electric induction hob. Splash backs and up stands, matching carousel corner cupboards, attractive tiled floor, spotlight track, ample power points, integral dishwasher (Kenwood) and integral fridge (AEG), matching UPVC double window and full height double glazed back door enjoying pleasant outlook and access onto rear garden.

UTILITY ROOM:
Useful room fitted with a range of wall mounted shelving, tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer, double panel radiator, spotlight track, generous under stairs cupboard and space for large fridge freezer.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM:
White suite comprising low level W.C, porcelain wash basin atop vanity cupboard, mosaic tiled splash backs, tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed obscure window.

STAIRS:
Rise to landing, wooden banister post and galleried hand rail, rope hand rail as you lead up stairs with feature exposed brick wall. Oak flooring, door to airing cupboard which houses hot water cylinder with immersion heater and shelving. UPVC double glazed window to rear.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
Modern white suite comprising moulded acrylic freestanding bath with chrome mixer taps, large walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower, low level W.C, wash basin atop vanity cupboard, ceramic tiles to walls and splash backs, oak flooring, UPVC double glazed window to side, chrome heated towel rail, wall fitted shelving, pretty cast iron period fireplace.

BEDROOM 2
Wonderful connecting rooms, well proportioned with good ceiling heights, panel radiator, power points, UPVC double glazed window enjoys outlook onto garden with field views beyond.

BEDROOM 3:
Nicely proportioned room with good ceiling height, pretty cast iron fireplace, matching alcoves, power points, panel radiator, UPVC double glazed window, large freestanding wardrobe.

INNER LANDING:
Panel radiator, UPVC double glazed window, stairwell to second floor with useful under stairs cupboard, oak flooring.

MASTER BEDROOM:
Wonderful room, bright and airy, nicely proportioned, halogen spotlights, sloping ceiling, matching velux skylight window enjoying views beyond the town. Panel radiator, matching eaves cupboards, recessed wooden double glazed window enjoys outlook onto garden.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Fitted with white suite comprising low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin atop vanity cupboard, fully tiled walk in shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, porcelain floor tiles, ceramic tiled splash backs to walls, obscure double glazed window, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, halogen spotlights.

OUTSIDE:
The gardens are an attractive and delightful feature being of a generous size and fully enclosed. Laid out in a traditional style, being well maintained and predominately laid to lawn interspersed with mature specimen trees including willow trees and a productive apple tree. An area of Cotswold stone has a number of productive vegetable beds and a paved apron provide a patio and terrace. A personal footpath connects all areas of the garden. There is a raised timber summer house to the end of the garden. Leading down to the river bank, the garden is enclosed by timber panelled fencing and established clipped evergreen hedging and enjoys a sunny and sheltered position with easy off road parking for three vehicles.


Restrictions: No Smokers, pets negotiable with the owner.

Holding Deposit: £311.00 to secure the property to be off set against the first month's rent

Rent: £1350 per calendar month

Available: 9th August 2024 for initial term of 6 months. (Renewable)

Furnishing: Unfurnished.

Deposit: £1555.00 to be held under the terms of the Deposit Protection Service for the duration of the tenancy.