# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SP8 4YN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 31 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET SP8 4YN | | Price | £290,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £280,000 Aug 2025 | ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/158261441/428049) - Front - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/158261441/428050) - Sitting Room - ![Rear of the Property](/listings/photos/158261441/428051) - Rear of the Property - ![Kitchen Area](/listings/photos/158261441/428052) - Kitchen Area - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/158261441/428053) - Bedroom One - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/158261441/428054) - Dining Area - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/158261441/428055) - Bedroom Two - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/158261441/428056) - Sitting Room - ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/158261441/428057) - Kitchen/Dining Room ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/158261441/428058) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/158261441/428059) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN | £280,000 | 22/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 31 LAKESIDE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4YN | £295,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £296,625 (12 Semi-detached, SP8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -2.2% ## 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:** 0.36% (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:** 20.7% - **10y growth:** 55% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dorset; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 14.6% - **10y growth (index):** 37.4% ## 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)