3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Tucked away at the end of a long private driveway, this unique and generously proportioned detached chalet-style home offers over 2,100 sq ft/195 sq m of flexible living space, beautifully set within 0.3 acres of mature, sunny gardens. Combining peaceful seclusion with easy access to the town centre and mainline train station, this is a rare find — perfect for modern family life and multi-generational living.

Designed with versatility in mind, the layout caters effortlessly to a range of needs. The first floor has two large double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom, providing a peaceful retreat away from the main living areas. The ground floor offers incredible scope — including a bright and spacious sitting room with a feature fireplace and French doors that open directly onto a sunny paved terrace, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The separate dining room also opens to the terrace, ideal for entertaining. A well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, and a walk-in store room offer day-to-day practicality.

A real highlight is the generous ground-floor double bedroom with en-suite — ideal as a principal suite, guest accommodation, or independent living for an older family member. In addition, there's a separate study that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom, creating further options for extended family or remote working. The mezzanine space and store room could easily be converted back to full garaging. You will find a charming garden room, offering a peaceful space for reading, working, or creative pursuits with direct access to the garden.

The mature gardens wrap around the property, offering privacy, sunlight, and a sense of tranquillity rarely found this close to town. With ample parking, garage space, and scope to personalise, this exceptional home delivers space, flexibility, and privacy — making it an outstanding choice for those seeking comfort, character, and the ability to live together, but independently.

The Property -

Accommodation -

Inside - Ground Floor
From the drive, steps rise up to the front door, which opens into a spacious porch with ample room for coats, boots and shoes. For appearance and practicality, the floor is laid in an attractive slate tile. From the porch another door opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading of to the main bedroom, sitting room, dining room, study/bedroom four and the cloakroom, which is fitted with a WC and wall mounted wash hand basin, and a tiled floor for practical reasons.

The bright and spacious sitting room benefits from a double outlook overlooking the gardens with a window to the side and double doors opening to a paved seating area to the rear. There is a stone fireplace with a coal effect fire. The formal dining room also has double doors leading out to the paved seating area. The study, which is ideal for working from home or could be the fourth bedroom.

The kitchen looks out over the drive and is fitted with a range of modern units consisting of floor cupboards - some with pull out shelves, tall storage cupboard, separate drawer units and eye level cupboards with counter lighting beneath. You will find a good amount of work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap. There is an eye level built in double electric oven, gas hob with a metal splash back and extractor hood above, housing for a fridge/freezer and an integrated dishwasher. There is ample room for a table and chairs - perfect for breakfast or casual meals with the family. The utility area is fitted with floor cupboards, work surface with sink and there is space for a tumble dryer and plumbing for a washing machine. You will also find the combination boiler.. From the utility there is access to the store room and the lobby, which leads to the garden room and a WC.

Also on the ground floor is the principal bedroom, which has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.

First Floor
On this floor you will find two bright and generously sized double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and the main bathroom, which is has a suite consisting of a bath and a combination unit of a vanity wash had basin and WC. For practicality, the floor is laid in an attractive wood effect vinyl.





Outside - Parking and Drive
The property is accessed from the main road via a long drive that leads up to a very generously sized parking area with ample space for multiple vehicles. There is also a car port and double garage, part of which is taken by the store room. However, the double garage could be re-stated by sacrificing the store. The garage has light and power.

Gardens
The property sits in grounds extending to about a third of an acre. The main gardens lie to the side and rear and are mostly laid to lawn with borders planted with mature flowers, trees and shrubs. there is a little wooded area, an outside tap and shed. The gardens are fully enclosed, benefitting from a high degree of privacy and a sunny aspect.

Useful Information -

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band F
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Fired Central Heating from a combination boiler
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Location And Directions -

Gillingham is a vibrant market town in North Dorset, offering a wonderful blend of rural charm and modern convenience. Surrounded by rolling countryside yet well-connected by a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo, it’s an increasingly popular choice for families and commuters alike. The town features a good range of everyday amenities, local shops, and leisure facilities, along with a welcoming community atmosphere. In addition to its own well-regarded primary and secondary schools, Gillingham is ideally positioned for access to some of the region’s most prestigious independent schools. With its combination of strong schooling, beautiful surroundings, and excellent transport links, Gillingham continues to attract families looking for both quality of life and educational opportunity.
Postcode - SP8 4NG
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