Summary - 5 DRY LANE GILLINGHAM SP8 5DP
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming 1861 cottage with large garden, garage and countryside views—room to personalise..
Two double bedrooms with period fireplaces and rural views
Large, enclosed landscaped garden with raised vegetable beds
Garage, gated driveway; parking for three cars or a motorhome
Triple-aspect sitting room with wood burner and garden access
EPC rating E; potential for energy improvement and insulation works
Oil-fired boiler, private oil tank and septic tank drainage
Some dated decor and only one shower room; scope for refurbishment
Records conflict on detached/semi-detached status; confirm boundaries
A handsome Victorian cottage dating from 1861, this two-double-bedroom home combines original character with a large, landscaped garden. The triple-aspect sitting room, dining room with window seat and period fireplaces, and generous kitchen give comfortable, flexible living across about 929 sq ft. Mature hedgerows and an open-aspect view to pasture create a secluded, picture-postcard setting while remaining within walking distance of local amenities.
Practical strengths include a gated block-paved drive for several cars, a large garage with power and light, useful outbuildings (old washhouse and converted pigsty storage), and fast broadband with very low local crime. The plot is sizeable for the area and ideal for someone who values outdoor space, vegetable growing and private patios and seating areas.
Known practical drawbacks are factual: the property has an Energy Performance Rating of E, oil-fired central heating on a private tank, septic tank drainage, and stone walls likely without modern cavity insulation. The cottage has one shower room only and some dated interior finishes in places, so buyers should allow for updating and potential energy-improvement works. Records are inconsistent on whether the house is detached or semi-detached; buyers should confirm boundaries and title.
This house suits buyers seeking a characterful rural home rather than a turnkey modern dwelling — families, downsizers or country lovers who will relish the garden, original features and room to personalise. Commuters can benefit from Gillingham’s rail links while enjoying the quiet of a hamlet setting.
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