Bay Cottage
BAY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4EW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
152 m²
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£405,000 Nov 2024
Local average
£430,636 (-1.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (13,449 of 33,755)
Street crime
47 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Fabulous Four Bedroom Detached Cottage In Wonderful Location
- Renovated To A Fantastic Standard Throughout
- Charming Kitchen/Diner with Doors Opening Onto Garden Area
- Endearing Lounge With Beautiful Inglenook Fireplace Housing Wood-Burner
- Downstairs Shower Room Alongside En-Suite And Main Bathroom On First Floor
- Versatile Reception Room On Ground Floor With Scope For Variety Of Uses
- Lovely Size And Rear Gardens With Large Lawn And Private Seating Area
- Gas Fired Central Heating And uPVC Double Glazing Throughout
- Driveway Parking For At Least Two Vehicles With Scope To Extend STPP
- A Must-See Home To Appreciate Stunning Job That Has Been Done
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
There is also an ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOM with its OWN ACCESS, perfect to use as a DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM/ANNEXE area, as it adjoins the MODERNISED SHOWER ROOM. Upstairs, there are FOUR lovely bedrooms with a FAMILY BATHROOM and en-suite SHOWER ROOM.
Bay Road is on the OUTSKIRTS of the POPULAR TOWN of GILLINGHAM, but still is a SHORT WALK from LOCAL SCHOOLS, town centre and MAINLINE TRAIN STATION direct to LONDON WATERLOO.
Listed by
Shaftesbury
LSL Franchise
Reference: 140713643
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)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Price history
4% since 2021
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 22/11/2024 (1 year ago) | £405,000 | +3.8% |
| Sold | 10/12/2021 (4 years ago) | £390,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Street average: £2,719,719 (6 sales)
Area average: £399,091 (11 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 April 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 | 0.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 47 |
Within 1 mile during May 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Sorrel Way, SP8 | £1,600/mo | 4 | 1 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,600/mo (1 listing)
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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