Sold STC Semi-detached

31 LAKESIDE DRIVE

GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4YN

3 beds 2 baths Listed 14 Feb 2025 (-481d)

£290,000

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Front Sitting Room Rear of the Property Kitchen Area Bedroom One Dining Area Bedroom Two Sitting Room Kitchen/Dining Room

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£280,000 Aug 2025

Local average

£296,625 (-2.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,780 of 33,755)

Street crime

31 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Semi Detached Home
  • Three Good Sized Bedrooms
  • Bathroom and En-Suite
  • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Parking for Three Cars
  • Good Sized Garden
  • No Onward Chain
  • Energy Efficiency Rating B

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in the delightful Lakeside Drive of the town, this stunning semi-detached house, built in 2022, offers a perfect blend of modern living and convenience. As a nearly new home, it boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms, including two doubles fitted with wardrobes, and the main bedroom benefitting from an en-suite bathroom for added privacy and comfort.

Upon entering, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious sitting room, complete with a charming feature fireplace that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the contemporary kitchen and dining room, which showcases stylish units, built-in appliances, and mood lighting, making it an ideal space for both cooking and entertaining.

The property is beautifully presented throughout, with stylish and practical floor coverings that enhance its modern appeal. The good-sized garden provides a lovely outdoor space for relaxation or family activities, while the ample parking for three vehicles adds to the convenience of this exceptional home.

Situated within easy reach of the town centre and the mainline train station, this property is perfect for those seeking a balance of tranquillity and accessibility. With no onward chain, this home is ready for you to move into and start creating lasting memories. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this delightful property your own.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
The front door opens into the entrance hall with storage cupboard, stairs rising to the first floor and door to the sitting room. There is practical and stylish wood effect flooring. The bright sitting room has an outlook to the front and benefits from a freestanding feature fireplace, which can be purchased by negotiation. A door opens to the inner hallway with opening to the kitchen/dining room, door to the cloakroom and door to a large understairs storage cupboard.

The kitchen enjoys an outlook over the rear garden and double doors from the dining area open to the paved patio. The kitchen is fitted with a contemporary range of Shaker style soft closing units consisting of floor cupboards with mood lighting under, pull out larder cupboard, cutlery and deep pan drawers and eye level cupboards with counter lighting beneath. There is a good amount of work surfaces with a matching upstand and sink and drainer with a swan neck mixer tap. The integrated appliances consist of a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is also an eye level double electric oven. The inner hall, cloakroom and kitchen/dining room are fitted with a practical and stylish wood effect flooring.

First Floor
Stairs rise to a bright landing with doors to the bathroom and bedrooms. There are two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and the main with an en-suite shower room and a well proportioned single bedroom. The bathroom is fitted with a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with a mains shower over.

Outside - Parking
At the side of the house there is a tarmacadam drive with space to park three cars in tandem.

Garden
From the drive a timber gate opens to the rear garden. This has a large paved seating area with an outside tap and the remainder is laid to lawn with a stepping stone path leading down the garden to the shed. The garden is fully enclosed and offers scope to landscape to your own choice. There are outside lights at the front of the house and in the rear garden. These can be adapted to motion sensors, if required.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating B
Council Tax Band C
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold
No Onward Chain
There is a maintenance fee to pay for the upkeep of communal areas outside, The amount is £292.60 (not yet confirmed) payable to Remus the managing company.
The property benefits from the remainder of the 10 year NHBC guarantee.

Directions -

From Gillingham High Street - Proceed up the high street to the mini roundabout and go over towards the traffic lights taking the right hand lane. Turn right at the lights and follow the road. Turn first left into Addison Close, then turn right into the Lakeside Drive. Follow the road down and bear to the left. The property will be found at the end of the cul de sac.
Postcode SP8 4YN

Listed by

Gillingham

Morton New

Reference: 158261441

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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EE Rating

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Price history

-5% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/08/2025 (9 months ago) £280,000 -5.1%
Sold 21/10/2022 (3 years ago) £295,000

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
41 JAY WALK, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4GY £127,500 20/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 34 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £268,000 10/11/2023 Terraced
41 BRIDGE CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4LS £215,000 02/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 63 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £435,000 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 65 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £395,000 15/09/2023 Detached
Same street 57 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £310,000 04/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 29 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £295,000 30/06/2023 Semi-detached
18 BRIDGE CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4LS £220,000 12/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 61 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £435,000 31/03/2023 Detached
Same street 18 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £425,000 06/03/2023 Detached
Same street 27 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £340,000 10/02/2023 Detached
Same street 32 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £320,000 22/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 51 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £280,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
34A ADDISON CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4JS £290,000 07/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 53 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £272,000 01/12/2022 Terraced
49 THE MEADOWS, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4SP £235,000 29/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 45 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £315,000 02/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 49 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £299,000 28/10/2022 Detached
23 THE MEADOWS, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4SP £217,500 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 47 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £303,000 30/09/2022 Detached
Same street 22 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £265,000 29/09/2022 Terraced
3 LODDEN, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4JY £262,500 06/09/2022 Semi-detached
43 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £290,000 29/07/2022 Semi-detached
15 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £285,000 10/06/2022 Semi-detached
37 BRIDGE CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4LS £210,000 13/05/2022 Semi-detached
37 BRIDGE CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4LS £220,000 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
8 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £285,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
6 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN £285,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
34B ADDISON CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4JS £240,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
16 CHAFFINCH CHASE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4GT £224,000 02/03/2022 Semi-detached
2 NORTH CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4LA £290,000 14/09/2021 Semi-detached
1 LAWRENCE WALK, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4PD £200,000 31/08/2021 Semi-detached
29 ADDISON CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4JS £173,500 30/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £330,467 (15 sales)

Area average: £237,222 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.7%
10y growth 55%

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

1y (index) 0.2%
5y (index) 14.6%
10y (index) 37.4%

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 Masterfit Flooring 0.1 miles
Shop Paint Direct 0.2 miles
Train station Gillingham 0.2 miles
Bus stop Gillingham Station 0.3 miles
Hospital Westminster Memorial Hospital 3.5 miles
Bus stop The Town Hall 3.6 miles
Train station Common Lane 6.3 miles
Hospital Wincanton Community Hospital 6.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 12
Anti-social behaviour 7
Criminal damage and arson 3
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 2
Drugs 1
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 31

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
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 9 Nov 2017
Gillingham School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 4 Jul 2023
Gillingham Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 25 Nov 2018
Wyke Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 10 Jul 2022
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 21 Sep 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.36%
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).