RIVERSIDE COTTAGE
BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4EW
£525,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
168 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£504,000 Oct 2023
Price per m²
£3,125/m²
Local average
£429,547 (+22.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (13,449 of 33,755)
Street crime
35 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- EXTENDED SPACIOUS DETACHED COTTAGE STYLE HOUSE
- 3/4 BEDROOMS
- 26' DUAL ASPECT SITTING ROOM
- IMPRESSIVE MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE AND DRESSING ROOM
- GARDENS EXTENDING TO 300 FT IN DEPTH
- PARKING AREA FOR UPTO 10 CARS
- GARAGE
- TREMENDOUS SCOPE AND POTENTIAL FOR UPDATING AND RE-DECORATION
- NO FORWARD CHAIN
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas, Central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden, Enclosed garden, Rear garden
Description
Entrance Porch/Utility Room: 15'5" x 6'5" Fitted base units comprising: Stainless steel sink unit; Gas fired central heating boiler; UPVC double glazed window to side enjoying garden aspect; Door to:
Kitchen: 14' x 13'9". With a range of fitted wall and base units comprising: Work surfaces with inset 1½ bowl sink unit; Tiling to splash prone areas; Gas and electric cooker points; Fitted cooker extractor hood; Appliance spaces; UPVC double glazed window to front; UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to garden.
Dining Room/Bedroom 4: 14'6" x 12'. Dual aspect room with radiator and UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear.
Sitting Room: 26'3" max x 12'7". Feature fireplace with stone surround and side display plinths; TV points; Ceiling and wall light points; Two UPVC double glazed windows to front; Two UPVC double glazed windows to rear with garden aspect; Latch door to:
Rear Reception Hall: 12'3" x 12'2". UPVC double glazed windows to front and rear; Cloaks cupboard with radiator and coat rack; Built in under stairs storage cupboard: UPVC part obscure double glaze door to rear garden.
Cloakroom: Fitted two piece suite comprising: Vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash back; Low level WC; Built in storage cupboard with fitted shelving; UPVC obscure double glazed window to front.
First Floor Landing: Rise and turn staircase with half landing and galleried balustrade from rear reception hall; UPVC double glazed window to side; UPVC double glazed window over looking rear garden into field beyond.
Master Bedroom Suite: Bedroom: 17'1" x 14'. A spacious dual aspect room; Built in double wardrobe; Under eaves storage cupboard; Built in airing cupboard; TV and telephone points; UPVC double glazed window to side enjoying a pleasant garden aspect; UPVC double glazed window to rear enjoying garden and meadow aspect beyond; Archway to:
Dressing Room: 10' x 6'8". UPVC double glazed window to front; Access to loft space; Door to:
En Suite Bathroom: With a fitted five piece coloured suite comprising: Super Spa corner bath; Tiled shower cubicle; Pedestal wash hand basin with strip light and shaver point over; Low level WC; Bidet; Tiled walls; UPVC patterned double glazed window to side.
Bedroom 2: 13'4" max x 9'3". Vanity wash hand basin; TV point; UPVC double glazed window to front.
Bedroom 3: 12'7" max x 9'4". Vanity wash hand basin; TV point; UPVC double glazed window to front; Access to loft space.
Bathroom: With a matching three piece suite comprising: Panelled bath with hand grips and mixer tap; Pedestal wash hand basin with strip light incorporating shaver point over; Low level WC; UPVC obscure double glazed window to front; Built in airing cupboard.
Outside: The property is approached to the front via traditional five bar gate leading to a Car Parking Area with space for up to ten cars/caravan/motor home/trailer etc. In front of the Garage with light point, windows to rear and pedestrian door to side, next to which is a good size timber Garden Store Shed and Potting Shed with windows to front, rear and side. Beyond the parking area, the Rear Garden is of good size extending to approximately 300 ft in length and about 40ft average in width. To the front of the property is a gravelled area suitable for planters and cold water tap. The attractive gardens are well established, laid predominately to lawn and most attractive ornamental Fish Pond with rockery feature and borders stocked with a variety of well established shrubs and small trees. There are a number of productive apple trees and composting area. The garden backs on to a meadow, beyond which there are lovely Country Side Views.
Listed by
Gillingham
Chapman Moore
Reference: 128908469
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 09/11/2022
Current heating cost: £1,283/year
Potential heating cost: £772/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £27,380
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 04/10/2023 (2 years ago) | £504,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| PRIMROSE COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £355,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Area average: £418,921 (19 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 | 6.6 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 |
| 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 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).