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Lodden, Gillingham

South West

£340,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1217 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom house, built around the 1930s, is set on a plot of approximately one third of an acre on the Shaftesbury side of Gillingham. The town centre, local schools, amenities and mainline station are within walking distance. The property has scope for improvement and possible extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a double-aspect lounge with a bay window and gas fire, and a separate double-aspect dining room. The kitchen and breakfast room has fitted units, a range-style cooker and pantry, with a utility room beyond and a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a fully tiled shower room with a double-width shower and twin basins. The loft is accessed from the landing. Outside, a five-bar gate opens to parking for several vehicles and a single garage. The enclosed garden includes a lawn, mature planting, a raised deck, paved patio, pond, shed and summer house. The property has mains water, gas, electricity and drainage, and an EPC rating of E.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £340,000, this detached home is priced below the local average per square foot, making it an attractive entry point for a substantial property with a generous garden, parking and outbuildings. Its clean, fitted kitchen and updated shower room are already in usable shape, while the dated finishes in some living spaces and bedrooms offer scope for selective redecoration rather than a full overhaul. The visible works are estimated at £5,000–£12,000; the dry, patchy lawn, weathered decking and exterior render are also worth assessing as part of the improvement plan.

The listing describes scope to extend subject to planning permission, though feasibility would need checking. With convenient access to town amenities, schools and the mainline station, this is a solid potential opportunity for buyers seeking a sizeable home they can refresh and personalise.

Key opportunities

  • Buy below the local average per square foot while securing a detached home with a generous garden, garage, parking and outbuildings.
  • Refresh dated wallpaper, carpets and traditional finishes selectively, while retaining the clean fitted kitchen and updated shower room.
  • Improve the dry, patchy lawn and weathered decking; the listing also mentions possible extension scope subject to planning permission.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,284
Based on a loan of £255,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-13.9% since listed
£340,000£10,000(-2.9%)
12/10/2026
Current price
£350,000£45,000(-11.4%)
14/02/2026
£395,000Initial listing
23/01/2026

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