# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SP8 4EW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | RIVERSIDE COTTAGE, BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4EW | | Price | £525,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £504,000 Oct 2023 | ## Description UPVC patterned double glazed Entrance Door to: 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520474) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520475) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520476) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520477) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520478) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520479) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520480) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520481) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520482) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520483) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520484) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520485) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520486) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520487) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520489) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520491) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520494) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520496) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520504) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520507) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520515) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520518) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128908469/520520) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/128908469/520522) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/128908469/520527) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | RIVERSIDE COTTAGE BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4EW | £504,000 | 04/10/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £429,547 (32 Detached, SP8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +22.2% ## 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:** 0.2% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.7% - **10y growth:** 79.2% ## 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)