Thatchwell Park, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5NG

Listed 16 Apr 2026 · price reduced 7 Aug 2026 · Gillingham
An attractive and characterful three bedroom detached cottage set within the heart of Gillingham, beautifully presented throughout and retaining a wealth of wonderful period features. Having been a much loved home for just under twenty years, the property is offered to the market in excellent order and ready to move straight into.
The accommodation is arranged across two floors and comprises a characterful kitchen diner, a generous sitting room with a porch leading directly to the rear garden, a ground floor bedroom and a ground floor WC. On the first floor two further bedrooms are found alongside an additional room currently used as a study, all served by a family bathroom. Timber framed double glazed windows throughout complement the period character of the property beautifully.
Outside, a fully enclosed and easy to maintain rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged with gravel, brick pathways and well established shrubs and planting, creating a charming and private outdoor space. An attached single garage and driveway parking for at least four vehicles complete the plot. Offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain.
The Property -
Inside - Ground Floor Entering into the kitchen diner, a characterful and well-proportioned space fitted with shaker-style wood units and laminate worktops, with space for a range-style cooker and under-counter space for a fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. A hallway leads through to the remaining ground floor rooms. The sitting room is a generous and comfortable reception space, full of character, with a porch leading directly out to the rear garden. A bedroom is also located on the ground floor, with a WC completing this level.
First Floor Stairs rise to the first floor landing where two bedrooms are found, one of which is a generous principal bedroom. There is also an additional room currently used as a study. All are served by the family bathroom.
Outside - Garden A fully enclosed and easy to maintain rear garden, thoughtfully arranged with gravel, brick pathways and well established shrubs, plants and trees, creating a charming and private outdoor space.
Garage & Parking An attached single garage is located to the side of the property with driveway parking for atleast four vehicles.
Useful Information -
Energy Efficiency Rating D Council Tax Band D Timber Double Glazed Windows Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Drainage Freehold No Onward Chain
Location And Directions -
Gillingham is a well-served town offering a range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets and schooling, along with a mainline railway station providing direct links to London Waterloo. Surrounded by attractive countryside, it offers a balance of convenience and access to rural walks.
Postcode SP8 4BL
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Median sold prices in SP8 over the last 12 months: detached £375k · terraced £230k · semi-detached £255k · flat £140k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shambhala, Tomlins Lane Gillingham SP8 4BH | Detached Freehold | 15 May 2026 | £193,000 |
| South View, Tomlins Lane Gillingham SP8 4BH | Detached Freehold | 2 Apr 2026 | £265,000 |
| Avalon, Tomlins Lane Gillingham SP8 4BH | Detached Freehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £265,000 |
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Listed by Morton New, Gillingham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/08/2026.
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