Hill Mead
BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4EW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
89 m²
Last sold
£305,000 Apr 2019
Price per m²
£3,652/m²
Local average
£429,547 (-24.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (13,449 of 33,755)
Street crime
35 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Convenient location to the town
- Open plan kitchen, dining, sitting room and conservatory
- Studio/Office in the garden
- 2 bedrooms (potential to extend)
- Private garden
- Garage & Workshop
- Presented in good decorative order
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This bungalow was built in 1968 of brick and stone elevations under a tiled roof and is situated within easy reach of the town centre and has been modernised by the current vendors 5 years ago, including re-wiring, re-plumbing, heating, new boiler, kitchen and bathrooms.
Access to the front door via a ramp and into the porch which has space for coats and boots then a stable door leads into the lovely open plan kitchen, dining room, sitting room and in turn again into the conservatory. The whole area has engineered oak flooring and the kitchen has a good range of floor and eye level units with integrated double oven, microwave and electric hob with extractor over, washer dryer, dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. In the sitting area there is a contemporary wall mounted gas fire and there is space for a dining table. The conservatory is a good size and offers more flexibility in how to use the accommodation. Overall this is a lovely open space for modern living. The main bedroom is a very generous size and has 3 fitted wardrobes and sliding glass doors to the garden and a fully tiled en-suite shower room with a double shower. Bedroom 2 also has a fitted wardrobe and overlooks the front of the property. The modern family bathroom has a bath and shower over.
Outside the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a collection of flower beds, apple trees and a pear tree and is bordered by hedges making it private. There is a patio area with summerhouse along with a vegetable garden with raised beds and a fruit cage. In addition there is a studio/office within the garden which is insulated and has power. There is also single garage and a workshop alongside with potential to be a second garage. Parking for at least 4 cars and a garden area to the front with pedestrian access to the garden. Presented in good decorative order the vendors have enjoyed the peaceful setting, friendly neighbours and easy access to the town. Potential to extend above the two bedrooms to add a further 2 bedrooms and shower rooms.
Gillingham is a thriving North Dorset town and offers a wide range of shops and supermarkets including both Waitrose and Lidl. There is a direct train service to London Waterloo within walking distance which takes about two hours and there are also superb road links with the A303 lying just four miles to the north. Ideally suited for easy access to Bournemouth, Bristol, Southampton and London Heathrow and Gatwick. The area is renowned for its excellent schools which include a superb mixed comprehensive and sixth form college in Gillingham. Private schools in the area include Port Regis, St Marys Shaftesbury, Sandroyd, Clayesmore, Bryanston and Millfield.
Listed by
Sturminster Newton
Symonds & Sampson
Reference: 68609309
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAY COTTAGE, BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, GILLINGHAM | 69 | 84 | 152 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Broadlands, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 52 | 73 | 148 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Broadlands, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 56 | 98 | 141 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Detached |
| Elmcroft, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 79 | 90 | 328 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Detached |
| Elmcroft, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 81 | 85 | 322 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Detached |
| Hill Mead, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 66 | 79 | 89 m² | — | Detached |
| Lodge 1, Malt House, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 84 | 87 | 67 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Terraced |
| Lodge 2 Malt House, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 74 | 77 | 57 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Flat |
| Lodge 3, Malt House, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 71 | 73 | 56 m² | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | Flat |
| Lodge 4, The Malt House, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 74 | 76 | 67 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
| Lodge 5, Malt House, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 74 | 89 | 67 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Detached |
| Primrose Cottage, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 53 | 85 | 118 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Riverside Cottage, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 58 | 80 | 168 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Stable 1 Malt House, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 64 | 76 | 34 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Flat |
| Stable 1, Malt House, Bay Road, GILLINGHAM | 69 | 76 | 31 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Flat |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/04/2019 (7 years ago) | £305,000 | — |
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 PRIMROSE COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £355,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street RIVERSIDE COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £504,000 | 04/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street BROADLANDS BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £7,563,408 | 29/03/2023 | Other |
| Same street MALT HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME 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 |
| 1 SYLVAN CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EJ | £350,000 | 21/10/2022 | 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 |
| 31 BAYFIELDS, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AE | £435,000 | 14/12/2021 | 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 2 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP | £547,500 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| BAYRIDGE FARM 3 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP | £542,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| GRACE COTTAGE BAY LANE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4ER | £345,000 | 15/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £2,139,165 (8 sales)
Area average: £425,594 (16 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.
Location
Address
Bay Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 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 | 6.5 miles |
| Train station | Common Lane | 6.6 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 |
| Wyke Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement — 10 Jul 2022 |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2017 |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Churchbury House, SP8 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Churchbury House, SP8 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Queen Street, SP8 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Ridgeway Road, SP8 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, The Meadows, SP8 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Hilmar Drive, SP8 | £1,040/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Otter Springs, SP8 | £735/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,024/mo (7 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).
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