King John Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8

THE AGENT SAYS... 49 King John Road is an immaculately presented property that is ready to move straight into and enjoy. Every detail has been attended to and this is a home you will be proud to show off to friends and family. The many desirable features include: a spacious kitchen/dining room; sitting room with garden access; fitted storage; principal bedroom with ensuite; attractive garden; garage; and off-road parking. The property is also in a great location as Gillingham has an excellent range of amenities and great transport links, including a mainline railway station. THE PROPERTY The front door opens to a spacious entrance hall which has a practical tiled floor, wall panelling with hooks (with an attractive display ledge above), built-in storage cupboard, and a separate cloakroom. A fully glazed door opens to the spacious L-shaped kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units in a rich olive green colour that is beautifully complemented by the solid oak worktops and woodeffect flooring. A prestigious Lacanche range cooker makes an impressive centrepiece, with a slimline extractor above and metro tile splashback. There is an integrated dishwasher, dedicated space for an American style fridge/freezer. and space/plumbing for a freestanding washing machine. The room comfortably accommodates a family dining table and the space under the stairs has been cleverly utilised to create a breakfast station. Off the kitchen, at the rear of the house, is the good-sized sitting room which overlooks the garden and has French doors leading out. The flooring from the kitchen/dining room continues into the sitting room which gives a lovely sense of flow between the spaces. A most attractive staircase, beautifully finished with an elegant stair runner and rods, rises from the hall to the first floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom, like the rest of the house, is immaculately finished and benefits from fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is also a double room and bedroom three is a single. OUTSIDE The private driveway runs alongside the house and leads to the single garage. There is a pedestrian gate into the rear garden alongside the garage and a door to the garden from the garage itself. The rear garden is fully enclosed by fencing and has been very nicely landscaped to create several different zones. The garden is laid to lawn with gravel used to delineate paths and seating areas. There are spots to sit and enjoy the sun or shade at all times of day, with a delightfully secluded outdoor cooking and lounging zone tucked away behind the garage. There is also a small timber shed in the opposite corner. SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas-fired central heating. LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset Council - Band C ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Current Rating - C