2 bed terraced house for sale

Milford Court Mews, Gillingham SP8

Description

A beautifully presented two-bedroom home, tucked away in a quiet private cul-de-sac on the sought-after Wyke side of Gillingham. This charming property offers spacious and stylish accommodation throughout, including two double bedrooms, a modern kitchen/dining room, and a cosy sitting room featuring a stone fireplace with a recently installed log burner.

The current owners have tastefully refurbished the home, adding oak internal doors, a welcoming entrance hall/boot room, upgraded storage and fitted wardrobes, and a sleek, contemporary bathroom. Outside, the rear garden backs onto open fields with stunning countryside views and features a new pergola with ambient lighting - perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional benefits include double glazing and residents' parking.

Location

Gillingham is the most northerly town in Dorset and offers a wide range of everyday amenities including supermarkets such as Waitrose, Asda, Lidl, and Aldi, along with independent shops, pubs, cafés, pharmacies, a post office, and healthcare services. Schooling is available for all ages, including a well-regarded state secondary school. The town benefits from excellent transport links, with a mainline railway station providing direct services to London Waterloo (approx. 2 hours) and Exeter. The A303 and A350 are both within easy reach, offering convenient access to the South West, London, and the coast. Leisure facilities include a library, sports clubs, and a community/leisure centre, making Gillingham a well-connected and desirable place to live.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall /Boot Room: Accessed via a UPVC door with double-glazed inset, this practical entrance space features slate tile flooring, a bespoke coat and shoe storage unit, an electric heater, and an obscure double-glazed window to the front.

Sitting Room: A tastefully decorated, light and airy space featuring a striking stone fireplace with a log burner as the focal point. A double-glazed window to the front aspect brings in plenty of natural light, while built-in storage cupboards and shelving add both functionality and charm. Additional features include a TV point, telephone point, Dimplex night storage heaters, and a useful understairs storage cupboard. Sliding glazed panel doors lead through to the kitchen/dining room, enhancing the flow of the living space.

Kitchen/Dining Room: A bright and functional room fitted with a range of white high-gloss wall and base units, complemented by work surfaces and wood-effect flooring. Appliances include a four-ring electric hob with oven below and extractor hood above. There is space for a fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing machine, wall-mounted Dimplex night storage heater and ample room for a dining table. A double-glazed window overlooks the rear garden, while double-glazed French doors open directly onto the patio, ideal for indoor-outdoor living.

From the sitting room, stairs rise to the:

First Floor

Landing: Access to loft. Doors to all rooms.

Bedroom 1: A spacious double bedroom featuring a large rear-facing window with stunning views over the garden and open fields beyond. Stylish floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes offer ample storage with hanging rails and shelving.

Bedroom 2: Also a double room, currently used as a home office. Features a large double-glazed window to the front aspect, allowing for plenty of natural light. Finished with decorative wall panelling and a wall-mounted electric panel heater, making it a versatile and inviting space.

Bathroom: The recently modernised bathroom features a contemporary white three-piece suite, comprising a panel-enclosed bath with shower over, wall-mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, and a low-level WC with concealed cistern. Further benefits include part-tiled walls, stylish panel detailing, a Dimplex night storage heater, extractor fan, and wood-effect laminate flooring, creating a sleek and modern finish.

Outside

Front Garden: Laid to lawn with a neatly maintained shrub border and a pathway leading to the front door. Additional features include an outside tap, wooden storage shed, and courtesy light.

Rear Garden: A generously sized, level garden that is fully enclosed and backs onto open countryside. Directly accessed from the kitchen/dining room, the garden features a spacious stone-paved patio with a modern pergola and ambient lighting ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Mainly laid to lawn, with a side path leading to a wooden shed. Panel fencing to both sides provides privacy, with open views to the rear.

Parking: Residents' parking.

Additional Information

Maintenance Charges: Milford Court Mews is a private road. Annual charge for road and lighting maintenance (£138.57 due February 2025).

Services: Mains water, electricity, and drainage are connected, along with telephone services, all subject to the usual utility regulations. Heating is provided via electric night storage heaters, panel electric heaters, and a wood-burning stove.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: B

Local Authority: Dorset

EPC Rating: D

Broadband & Mobile: Coverage can be checked at:

Flood Check:

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the agent.

Agents Note: All services, fittings, and equipment referred to in these particulars have not been tested by the agent