Sold Detached

Little Hayes

BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4EW

5 beds Listed 25 Feb 2009 (-6298d)

£510,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£425,000 Aug 2010

Local average

£429,547 (+18.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,449 of 33,755)

Street crime

37 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • LUXURY FITTED KITCHEN
  • CONSERVATORY & STUDY
  • CLOAKROOM & EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
  • TWO BATHROOMS
  • GARAGE & AMPLE PARKING
  • GENEROUS GARDENS
  • FILED VIEWS
  • UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A super detached 1970's house that has been extended and improved to a high standard by the present owners to provide a spacious and comfortable family home with five double bedrooms, two family bathrooms and an en-suite, with gardens backing onto fields, within easy reach of Gillingham town centre. The house has been updated to include oak doors throughout, French oak fitted kitchen and luxury bathrooms, and benefits from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout.

ACCOMMODATION
Approached via driveway to UPVC front door with double glazed obscure panels and UPVC obscure double glazed twin side windows to:

ENTRANCE PORCH: Tiled floor, UPVC double glazed obscure window to side, door to garage, control panel for burglar alarm, panel and obscure double glazed door to:

HALL: Coved ceiling, bannister post and handrail to stairs rising off to the first floor, attractive oak door to understairs cupboard, dado rail, panel radiator, telephone point, oak doors to:

CLOAKROOM: White suite comprising low level W.C., wash hand basin with tiled splashback, dado rail, panel radiator, display niche.

SITTING ROOM: 21'7" x 13' A well proportioned room with coved ceiling, two ceiling roses, two panel radiators, UPVC double glazed window to side and UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors into conservatory, attractive fireplace with polished 'French' granite back and hearth, inset gas flame fire, television aerial point, archway through to dining room.

CONSERVATORY: 14'9" x 12'11" A generous addition with UPVC double glazed fixed and opening casements giving a pleasant outlook over the front garden, domed double glazed roof with opening skylight, light and power, ceramic tiles to floor, double French doors give access to outside.

DINING ROOM: 17'9" x 9'11" Light and airy with twin UPVC double glazed windows giving a pleasant aspect over rear garden, 'Heritage' oak flooring, coved ceiling with two ceiling roses, two panel radiators, telephone point, oak door to kitchen and to:

STUDY: 14'6" x 9'11" Coved ceiling with spotlight tracks, electric fuse box cupboard, UPVC double glazed window to rear with a pleasant aspect over the garden, panel radiator, separate telephone point and fax line.

KITCHEN: 20'1 x 13'8" A super family room with ample dining space, fitted with a luxury range of French oak fronted floor and wall cupboards with matching drawers and trim, 'barley twist' details, cornice and plinth, integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher, matching cupboards housing an automatic washing machine, granite worksurface, inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with swan neck mixer taps, space for dual fuel range cooker (open to negotiation), attractive ceramic tiles to splashbacks, larder cupboard housing water softener and shelving, niche space for an 'American' style fridge/freezer, built-in matching dresser cupboard with glazed display cupboard, panel radiator and 'ladder' style towel rail radiator, spotlight cluster and tracks, triple aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear with a pleasant aspect, UPVC double glazed and panel door to outside, tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: With coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to rear with views over neighbouring fields, panel radiator, dado rail, hatch to loft space with ladder, light and power, housing gas fired boiler providing central heating and domestic hot water, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank and pressure system with slatted shelving, oak doors to:

MASTER SUITE: 20' x 13'4" With dressing area with oak fronted double wardrobes, coved ceiling and twin UPVC double glazed windows to the side and double UPVC French doors with matching side panels and 'Juliet' balcony giving superb aspect over the rear garden and neighbouring fields beyond, two panel radiators, bedside spotlights, television aerial point, telephone point, oak doors to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, large walk-in shower cubicle with shower and curved screen, full height tiling to walls and tiled floor, coved ceiling, 'ladder' style towel rail radiator, extractor fan and recessed lighting.

BEDROOM 2: 15'2" x 10'10" Coved ceiling, dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side with pleasant aspects, panel radiator, television aerial point, range of built-in furniture including corner wardrobes and dressing/study table with cupboard, telephone point.

BEDROOM 3: 12'5" x 11'1" With coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to front, oak door to large walk-in wardrobe cupboard with further overstairs storage/den, light and power, panel radiator, television aerial point.

BATHROOM 1: White suite comprising panel bath with oak panel, 'gold' effect mixer tap and shower attachment, shower over and screen, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, full height tiling to walls and floor, coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, two UPVC obscure double glazed windows to rear, 'ladder' style towel rail radiator.

Arch and step down from landing to Guest Suite with oak doors to:

BEDROOM 4: 15' x 8'10" Coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to rear with views over garden and fields beyond, panel radiator, television aerial point, telephone point.

BEDROOM 5/DRESSING ROOM: 9'11" x 15' Fitted with an extensive range of oak bedroom furniture with wardrobes and dressing chests, bedside cupboards and link overhead cupboards, cornice and plinth, coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to front, panel radiator, feature arch and further built-in deep shelved cupboard with light.

BATHROOM 2: 11'6" x 10'6" Fitted with a luxury white suite comprising large corner Jacuzzi bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, moulded seat, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., bidet, large walk-in double shower cubicle with overhead 'raindrop' shower and curved screen, twin UPVC obscure double glazed windows to side, panel radiator and 'ladder' style towel rail radiator, coved ceiling with spotlight tracks, full height tiling to walls and matching tiled floor with under surface heating.

GARAGE: 20'7" x 11'8" With electric roller doors, light and power, oak doors to:

DRYING ROOM: With space and venting for a tumble-dryer, panel radiator, shelving and hanging space.

OUTSIDE
GARDENS: The gardens are of a good but manageable size and lie predominantly to the front, side and rear of the property and are bordered to the rear by a 12 acre field that is available for rent from the local farmer. There may be scope to purchase some further land to extend the garden.

FRONT GARDEN: Approached from Bay Road by driveway that provides ample parking and turning for 5-6 cars with low brick walling and iron railings, to the side is a good size area of lawn with well stocked flower borders and copper beech tree. There is a good sized 'herring bone' brick paved patio enjoying a sunny aspect and outside tap. A latch gate gives access around the side of the house to further lawn and stepping stone pathway to:

REAR GARDEN: Laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. A good sized split-level paved patio enjoys a sunny sheltered aspect. There is outside lighting and an outside tap. The garden is enclosed by timber panel fencing with latch gate giving access onto the fields and double latch gates that give vehicular access via lane that the property has access rites over.

SERVICES: Water, electricity, drainage, telephone, and gas all subject to the usual utility regulations.

TENURE: Freehold

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.

Listed by

Gillingham

Hambledon Estate Agents

Reference: 24829949

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

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)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/08/2010 (15 years ago) £425,000

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 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
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
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
GRACE COTTAGE BAY LANE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4ER £345,000 15/06/2021 Detached
BAYRIDGE FARM 5 BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EP £520,000 03/06/2021 Detached
Same street ELMCROFT BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW £700,000 28/05/2021 Detached

Street average: £1,979,257 (9 sales)

Area average: £430,906 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.8%
10y growth 85%

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

1y (index) -1.2%
5y (index) 12.2%
10y (index) 30.9%

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

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 13
Anti-social behaviour 6
Criminal damage and arson 4
Shoplifting 4
Other theft 3
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 1
Other crime 1
Public order 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 37

Within 1 mile during Mar 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 1.0 miles Good — 9 Nov 2017
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 5-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
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).

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