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PRIMROSE COTTAGE

BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4EW

3 beds 1 baths 1,270 sq ft Listed 6 Mar 2023 (-1197d)

£375,000

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# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (SP8 4EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | PRIMROSE COTTAGE, BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4EW |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 118 m² |
| Last sold | £355,000 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/03/2033
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £27,830

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£55)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2712-5110-9744-1130-2841)

## Description

***CHARMING DETACHED STONE COTTAGE***END OF CHAIN***THREE GENEROUSLY SIZED BEDROOMS***VIEWS OVER NEIGHBOURING COUNTRYSIDE***OPPORTUNITY TO UPDATE AND MODERNISE***PARKING FOR FIVE CARS***SCOPE TO ENHANCE THE OUTSIDE SPACE TO MAKE THE MOST OF ITS POTENTIAL***CALL NOW TO ARRANGE A VIEWING***

**Accommodation** -

**Ground Floor** -

**Entrance Porch** - Timber front door opens into a useful porch with outside light, leaded light windows to either side, partly pitched roof and exposed timbers and stone plus painted brick work.  Tiled floor.  Part glazed timber door opens into the:-

**Sitting Room** - Two leaded light windows with deep sills to the front.  Exposed painted ceiling beam.  Wall lights.  Two radiators.  Power, telephone and television points.  Fireplace with timber mantel, brick slip and wood burning stove.  Opening to the:-

**Dining Room** - Window with deep sill to the rear elevation and window into the kitchen/breakfast room.  Ceiling light.  Central heating thermostat.  Radiator.  Power points.  Stairs rising to the first floor with cupboard and recess under, step up to quarter glazed panel door that opens into the:-

**Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - Enjoying a double aspect with window to the front and rear.  Ceiling lights.  Part coved.  Curtained cupboard housing the electrics.  Central heating thermostat.  Radiator.  Power points.  Fitted with a range of country style kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, some with drawers, shelves and eye level cupboards.  Wood effect work surfaces with tiled splash back.  One and half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap.  Space and plumbing for a  slimline dishwasher. Space for a slot in cooker and fridge/freezer.  Kitchen appliances available by separate negotiation.  Tiled floor.  Door to the inner hall.  Opening to a utility area where there is the wall mounted boiler and central heating programmer plus space and plumbing for a washing machine.  Glazed door to the front and shallow steps up into the:-

**Conservatory** - Of uPVC and brick construction with partly vaulted roof, windows to the front, rear and sides.  Double doors to the rear garden and single door opening to the paved seating area.  Ceiling light and ceiling light with fan.  Wall lights.  Power points.  Slate tiled floor.

**Inner Hall** - Window to the rear.  Ceiling light.  Coved.  Coat hooks with hat shelf over.  Power points.  Tiled floor.  Panelled doors to the cloakroom and to the:-

**Bathroom** - Window with outlook over the field to the side.  Ceiling light.  Coved.  Radiator.  Part tiled walls.  Fitted with a suite consisting of pedestal wash hand basin and bath with mixer tap and electric shower over plus full height tiling to the surrounding walls.  Tiled floor.

**Cloakroom** - Window with outlook to the side over the field.  Ceiling light.  Radiator.  Low level WC with dual flush facility.  Tiled floor.

**First Floor** -

**Landing** - Stairs rise and return up to a part galleried landing with window to the lane side.  Wall lights.  Fitted book/display shelves.  Exposed floorboards.

**Bedroom One** - Leaded light window and deep sill to the front.  Ceiling light.  Radiator.  Power points.  Exposed floorboards.

**Bedroom Two** - Step up from the landing - Window overlooking the field to the side.  Partly vaulted high ceiling.  Wall lights.  Radiator.  Power points.  Exposed floorboards.

**Bedroom Three** - Leaded light window with deep sill to the front.  Exposed ceiling beams.  Ceiling light.  Wall shelves.  Radiator.  Power points.  Stairs with recess under rising to the:-

**Loft Room** - Two windows with deep sills to the side with view over the field and hills in the distance.  Exposed painted timbers.  Smoke detector.  Radiator.  Power points.  Fully boarded.

**Outside** -

**Garage And Parking** - 5.38m'' x 3.38m'' (17'8'' x 11'1'') - The cottage is approached from the lane onto a tarmacadam drive with space to park at least four cars, edged by raised beds retained by old stone walls and leading up to the garage.  The garage has a door, light and power (currently disconnected) plus window to the rear and opening to the side opening to the garden.

**Garden** - A stepping stone path from the drive leads up to the conservatory and personal door to the garage. The rest of the garden is mostly laid to lawn with a good sized paved patio.  The garden boasts a sunny aspect with good privacy and a delightful view over the fields to Shaftesbury in the distance.

**Useful Information** -

Energy Efficiency Rating E

Council Tax Band E

Gas Fired Central Heating from a Combination Boiler

uPVC Double Glazing

Mains Drainage

Freehold

No Onward Chain

**Directions** -

**From Gillingham Town** - Leave the Gillingham town and follow the road down the High Street until you reach the junction. Turn right at the junction, and as you approach the 'co-operative roundabout', take the last exit onto Bay Road.  Continue over the bridge where the cottage will be found a little way on the right hand side.  Postcode SP8 4EW

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/132261911/520576)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/132261911/520577)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/132261911/520580)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/132261911/520581)
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/132261911/520584) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/132261911/520586) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/132261911/520588) - Conservatory
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/132261911/520591) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/132261911/520596) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- ![Seating Area](/listings/photos/132261911/520600) - Seating Area
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/132261911/520607) - Sitting Room
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/132261911/520609)

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/132261911/520615) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/132261911/520619) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| PRIMROSE COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £355,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] BAY COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £405,000 | 22/11/2024 | Detached |
| 8 SHREEN CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EN | £290,000 | 21/12/2023 | Detached |
| 42 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL | £423,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] RIVERSIDE COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £504,000 | 04/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] MALT HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £7,563,408 | 29/03/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] BROADLANDS BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £7,563,408 | 29/03/2023 | Other |
| 69 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL | £330,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| HAIR COBBLE COTTAGE BAY LANE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4ER | £780,000 | 25/10/2022 | Detached |
| 75 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL | £327,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] MALT HOUSE LODGE 3 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £168,500 | 22/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL | £400,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 71 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL | £290,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] THE MALTHOUSE LODGE 4 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £164,000 | 07/03/2022 | Flat |
| BAYRIDGE FARM 6 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP | £525,000 | 15/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] BAY COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £390,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| BAY RIDGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP | £375,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached |
| 4 SHREEN CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EN | £300,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached |
| BANISTERS BAY LANE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4ER | £550,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| BAYRIDGE FARM 3 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP | £542,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| BAYRIDGE FARM 2 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP | £547,500 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £2,394,045 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £436,885 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £429,547 (32 Detached, SP8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £935/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,039/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,143/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £129,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £103,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,178/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 19%
- **10y growth:** 65%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dorset; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£355,000 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£3,178/m²

Local average

£429,547 (-12.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,449 of 33,755)

Street crime

35 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Cottage
Three Good Sized Bedrooms
Three Reception Rooms
Garden, Garage and Parking
Countryside Views
Easy Reach of the Town
No Onward Chain
Energy Efficiency Rating E

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*CHARMING DETACHED STONE COTTAGE*END OF CHAIN*THREE GENEROUSLY SIZED BEDROOMS*VIEWS OVER NEIGHBOURING COUNTRYSIDE*OPPORTUNITY TO UPDATE AND MODERNISE*PARKING FOR FIVE CARS*SCOPE TO ENHANCE THE OUTSIDE SPACE TO MAKE THE MOST OF ITS POTENTIAL*CALL NOW TO ARRANGE A VIEWING*

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - Timber front door opens into a useful porch with outside light, leaded light windows to either side, partly pitched roof and exposed timbers and stone plus painted brick work. Tiled floor. Part glazed timber door opens into the:-

Sitting Room - Two leaded light windows with deep sills to the front. Exposed painted ceiling beam. Wall lights. Two radiators. Power, telephone and television points. Fireplace with timber mantel, brick slip and wood burning stove. Opening to the:-

Dining Room - Window with deep sill to the rear elevation and window into the kitchen/breakfast room. Ceiling light. Central heating thermostat. Radiator. Power points. Stairs rising to the first floor with cupboard and recess under, step up to quarter glazed panel door that opens into the:-

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Enjoying a double aspect with window to the front and rear. Ceiling lights. Part coved. Curtained cupboard housing the electrics. Central heating thermostat. Radiator. Power points. Fitted with a range of country style kitchen units consisting of floor cupboards, some with drawers, shelves and eye level cupboards. Wood effect work surfaces with tiled splash back. One and half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher. Space for a slot in cooker and fridge/freezer. Kitchen appliances available by separate negotiation. Tiled floor. Door to the inner hall. Opening to a utility area where there is the wall mounted boiler and central heating programmer plus space and plumbing for a washing machine. Glazed door to the front and shallow steps up into the:-

Conservatory - Of uPVC and brick construction with partly vaulted roof, windows to the front, rear and sides. Double doors to the rear garden and single door opening to the paved seating area. Ceiling light and ceiling light with fan. Wall lights. Power points. Slate tiled floor.

Inner Hall - Window to the rear. Ceiling light. Coved. Coat hooks with hat shelf over. Power points. Tiled floor. Panelled doors to the cloakroom and to the:-

Bathroom - Window with outlook over the field to the side. Ceiling light. Coved. Radiator. Part tiled walls. Fitted with a suite consisting of pedestal wash hand basin and bath with mixer tap and electric shower over plus full height tiling to the surrounding walls. Tiled floor.

Cloakroom - Window with outlook to the side over the field. Ceiling light. Radiator. Low level WC with dual flush facility. Tiled floor.

First Floor -

Landing - Stairs rise and return up to a part galleried landing with window to the lane side. Wall lights. Fitted book/display shelves. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom One - Leaded light window and deep sill to the front. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom Two - Step up from the landing - Window overlooking the field to the side. Partly vaulted high ceiling. Wall lights. Radiator. Power points. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom Three - Leaded light window with deep sill to the front. Exposed ceiling beams. Ceiling light. Wall shelves. Radiator. Power points. Stairs with recess under rising to the:-

Loft Room - Two windows with deep sills to the side with view over the field and hills in the distance. Exposed painted timbers. Smoke detector. Radiator. Power points. Fully boarded.

Outside -

Garage And Parking - 5.38m'' x 3.38m'' (17'8'' x 11'1'') - The cottage is approached from the lane onto a tarmacadam drive with space to park at least four cars, edged by raised beds retained by old stone walls and leading up to the garage. The garage has a door, light and power (currently disconnected) plus window to the rear and opening to the side opening to the garden.

Garden - A stepping stone path from the drive leads up to the conservatory and personal door to the garage. The rest of the garden is mostly laid to lawn with a good sized paved patio. The garden boasts a sunny aspect with good privacy and a delightful view over the fields to Shaftesbury in the distance.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating E
Council Tax Band E
Gas Fired Central Heating from a Combination Boiler
uPVC Double Glazing
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain

Directions -

From Gillingham Town** - Leave the Gillingham town and follow the road down the High Street until you reach the junction. Turn right at the junction, and as you approach the 'co-operative roundabout', take the last exit onto Bay Road. Continue over the bridge where the cottage will be found a little way on the right hand side. Postcode SP8 4EW

Listed by

Gillingham

Morton New

Reference: 132261911

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/03/2023

Expiry date: 05/03/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £27,830

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£355,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street BAY COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW	£405,000	22/11/2024	Detached
8 SHREEN CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EN	£290,000	21/12/2023	Detached
42 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL	£423,000	01/12/2023	Detached
Same street RIVERSIDE COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW	£504,000	04/10/2023	Detached
Same street MALT HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW	£7,563,408	29/03/2023	Other
Same street BROADLANDS BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW	£7,563,408	29/03/2023	Other
69 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL	£330,000	15/12/2022	Detached
HAIR COBBLE COTTAGE BAY LANE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4ER	£780,000	25/10/2022	Detached
75 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL	£327,000	16/09/2022	Detached
Same street MALT HOUSE LODGE 3 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW	£168,500	22/06/2022	Terraced
32 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL	£400,000	20/06/2022	Detached
71 SHREEN WAY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EL	£290,000	13/05/2022	Detached
Same street THE MALTHOUSE LODGE 4 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW	£164,000	07/03/2022	Flat
BAYRIDGE FARM 6 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP	£525,000	15/02/2022	Detached
Same street BAY COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW	£390,000	10/12/2021	Detached
BAY RIDGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP	£375,000	14/09/2021	Detached
4 SHREEN CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EN	£300,000	13/08/2021	Detached
BANISTERS BAY LANE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4ER	£550,000	30/06/2021	Detached
BAYRIDGE FARM 3 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP	£542,000	29/06/2021	Detached
BAYRIDGE FARM 2 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP	£547,500	29/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £2,394,045 (7 sales)

Area average: £436,885 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 19%

10y growth 65%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.5%

5y (index) 12.8%

10y (index) 30.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £935/mo

Realistic £1,039/mo

Optimistic £1,143/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SP8 4EW

Address

Bay Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Co-op Food	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Train station	Gillingham	0.6 miles
Bus stop	Gillingham Station	0.6 miles
Hospital	Westminster Memorial Hospital	4.0 miles
Bus stop	The Town Hall	4.0 miles
Hospital	Wincanton Community Hospital	6.6 miles
Train station	Common Lane	6.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	14
Anti-social behaviour	7
Criminal damage and arson	4
Burglary	3
Vehicle crime	2
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Public order	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	35

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Gillingham School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 4 Jul 2023
Gillingham Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 25 Nov 2018
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 9 Nov 2017
Wyke Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Requires improvement — 10 Jul 2022
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £129,875

Target investor price (1%) £103,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).