4 bed detached bungalow for sale

Wyke Road, Gillingham SP8

Set within a generously sized plot in the highly regarded Wyke area of town, this characterful detached chalet-style home offers flexible accommodation extending to approximately 2,004 sq. Ft. Believed to date back to the 1940s, the property beautifully blends period charm with practical modern living.

This spacious and versatile home features two ground floor double bedrooms served by a stylish shower room, along with two further double bedrooms on the first floor—one of which benefits from an en-suite. Ideal for families or those seeking multi-generational living, the layout offers excellent flexibility. At the heart of the home is a generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, perfect for relaxed family meals and entertaining, with ample space for dining. A separate utility room provides convenient space for laundry and additional storage, helping to keep the main kitchen area clutter-free. The generous living space is enhanced by a large garden room, offering flexibility as a home office, studio, or additional family area—easily adapted to suit your needs.

Throughout, the property oozes personality, showcasing a wealth of character features including exposed timbers, a gallery/balcony, picture rails, a square bay window, and a wood block flooring plus a feature fireplace. Several windows include attractive leaded light inlays, adding further charm.

Outside, the property enjoys a private enclosed garden with a paved seating area ideal for alfresco dining, ample driveway parking, and a large garage.

Perfectly positioned within walking distance of the town centre, local amenities, a well-regarded primary school, and the mainline train station, this delightful home also benefits from immediate access to scenic river and countryside walks—right on the doorstep.

A rare opportunity to acquire a home filled with charm, space, and potential in one of the town’s most desirable locations.

The Property

Accommodation

Inside

Ground Floor
There is a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with doors leading off to the sitting room and cloakroom plus an opening to the inner hall where there are stairs rising to the first floor and doors to two bedrooms, the shower room and kitchen/breakfast room. The entrance hall benefits from character features that include feature beams and a lovely wood block floor that continues into the sitting room and adds warmth to the home. There is plenty of room for coats, boots and shoes. The spacious and bright sitting room has ample room to accommodate a large dining table and chairs and benefits from a triple aspect with a window to the side, porthole window to the rear and a sizeable square bay window to the front. There are feature beams, picture rails and a fireplace with an electric wood burner on a granite hearth plus leaded light bar to the side and front windows.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary country style units consisting of floor cupboards with drawers and separate drawer unit plus eye level cupboards and cabinets in a contrasting colour. There is a generous amount of granite work surfaces with matching splash back and inset double sized sink with a mixer tap. You will find that there is space for a fridge/freezer and range style cooker plus plumbing for a dishwasher. There is also the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and for practicality, the floor is laid in an attractive tile style flooring.

From the kitchen/breakfast room there is a door to a landing with access out to the paved sun terrace and a few steps leading down to the garden room. This room offers total flexibility allowing you to tailor to your own personal needs. Also on the ground floor, you will find the utility/laundry room, two double bedrooms and a shower room fitted with a contemporary suite.

First Floor
From the landing there is access to two good sized double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, which has access to the attic store plus a door that leads to the gallery/balcony.

Outside (6.71m x 4.57m (22' x 15'))

Parking and Garage
The chalet is approached from the road via a five bar timber gate, which opens to a generously sized drive that is laid to Cotswold stone chipping. There is space to park multiple vehicles including motorhomes/caravans/boats. There is also a large garage with an up and over door, fitted with light and power plus a door that opens to the side sun terrace. It measures 6.71m x 4.57m/22' x 15'.

Gardens
The property sits in the middle of its grounds with a large front garden that is mostly laid to lawn and planted with trees- including espalier apple trees, shrubs and flowers. There is also a wild garden. There is access to the rear garden from both sides of the property. To one side, there is a good sized sun terrace with steps and a slope leading down to the main garden, which is laid to lawn with some flower beds. You will also find a designated vegetable garden, a greenhouse and two sheds plus an outside water tap. The garden is fully enclosed with good privacy and a sunny aspect.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band E
uPVC Double Glazing - Some windows with a leaded light bar
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Drainage
Freehold

Directions

Postcode - SP8 4NG
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