The North Dorset town of Gillingham offers the amenities of a major town, while retaining all the charm of rural Dorset. The town has a wide range of facilities, including Waitrose & Asda superstores, a doctor’s surgery, dental practice, pharmacies, local shops, boutiques and a well-connected railway station. Gillingham School is a highly sought after mixed comprehensive and there are several independent schools nearby including Port Regis, Sandroyd and Clayesmore. The communication links are excellent: the A303 runs north of the town and a mainline railway station provides services to London Waterloo (2 hours) and the south west.

An impressive four bedroom detached house with the added benefit of a one bedroom annexe, located in one of Gillingham’s most sought-after areas. Being close to the river, the property benefits from riverside walks close by, whilst also being within close proximity to local amenities. The main house is entered into the front porch and a door opening into the spacious hallway, which has stairs to the first floor, and a cloakroom. The kitchen is well equipped with ample cupboards space and appliances, and also benefits from a utility room to provide a separate space for a laundry room. The living space on the ground floor is of generous proportions with a large sitting room which has a bay window to enjoy the outlook at the rear over the garden and towards the river.

The sitting room is open to the garden room which has doors opening into the rear garden, and a dining area as well to provide a more formal dining space. On the ground floor also is a large double bedroom with the addition of a modern en-suite, which has been converted in recent years. On the first floor there are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, with a further double bedroom, single bedroom, and the family bathroom.

The annexe, which is detached from the main house, offers great potential for a variety of uses including multi-generational living, or as an income earner. On the ground floor is an open plan living space and a fitted kitchen, and a bathroom. On the first floor is a large double bedroom, with eaves storage on both sides of the room.

The property enjoys a good sized plot with ample parking at the front of the property, as well as a double garage which has power and lighting. A side gate leads into the rear garden which is a mature garden in a tranquil setting with the river at the end of the garden. The rear garden is laid to lawn with patio areas, a raised pond, and a range of flower beds. There is also a greenhouse and shed, with side access leading to the garage.

Freehold.

Mains services are connected.

Dorset Council Tax - Main House: Band F. Annexe Band A.

There is a separate council tax band and EPC rating for the main house and the annexe, but it is registered under one title.

Strictly by appointment only via Boatwrights Estate Agents. 01747 213106 www.boatwrights.co.uk