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Gillingham Lakes
Off Addison Close, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4JS
Prices from £310,000 to £399,000
6 homes for sale
About the development
Phase 2
We are now building homes on our 2nd phase at Gillingham Lakes which enjoys an abundance of open green space, a trim trail and peaceful walks along the River Lodden. Why not book an appointment to see why this growing community is so popular and take a stroll around our 3 bedroom Gosford and Easedale show homes.
Key Phase 2
Phase 1
Gillingham Lakes is a thoughtfully designed new community. The central green space with a variety of trees and seating will form an attractive focal point along the main road. The larger family homes will overlook the new area of public open space. With play areas, paths and lighting which have been carefully placed throughout the development, this will be a pleasant place to walk whatever the time of day.
All homes on phase 1 are now sold.
Key Phase 1
Enjoy your surroundings at Gillingham Lakes
Take some time out of the hustle and bustle of life to enjoy the surroundings on your doorstep at Gillingham Lakes, with rolling countryside, which offers peace and quiet, fresh air and an opportunity to enjoy wildlife and nature. Once completed, the development will offers tranquil walks through wildflower meadows and nature trails, providing a pleasant experience for all.
When Dorset comes to mind, it's often associated with rugged cliffs and scenic coastal walks. However, beyond the Jurassic Coast, there's beautiful countryside inland. For a peaceful experience, you can't beat a serene walk along a riverbank.
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Gillingham Lakes
The perfect place to be
Gillingham is the most northerly town in Dorset, with great road links to the A303 and A30 and easy rail links being on the main railway line from Exeter to London, with a journey time of approximately 2 hours to London Waterloo from Gillingham station. The centre of the town is a mixture of old and new buildings, with a historic church, independent shops, restaurants, high street banks and supermarkets. Keep fit at RiversMeet Leisure Centre, while the surrounding countryside and the River Lodden are perfect for connecting with the outdoors. Education is taken care of with schools for all ages.
Helping you move
Have you been waiting for the right time to move?
Easymover
Easymover is available here, which means you could provisionally reserve a new Taylor Wimpey home at this development - even if you haven't sold your existing property.
And that's not all. With easymover, we'll make your house move as stress free as possible. We'll liaise with your estate agent on your behalf, we'll pay their fees and we'll manage the whole house selling process - making your life so much easier! Take a look at our easymover page for more information.
Terms and conditions apply to the Easymover scheme.
Part Exchange
Why not consider part exchanging your existing property for a brand new Taylor Wimpey home? With our Part Exchange scheme, you could move into a new Taylor Wimpey home without the hassle of selling your old one.
When you buy a new home using our Part Exchange scheme, we’ll offer to buy your existing property from you, at a price we agree with you based on two independent valuations.* You'll avoid all the stress of putting your house on the market, managing and paying for estate agents, and worrying about house buying chains! Interested? Find out more about part exchange.
Terms and conditions apply to the Part Exchange scheme.
Own New Rate Reducer
Terms & Conditions apply. To find out more click here.
*Example assumes a 5% homebuilder incentive and is based on mortgage rates available in the market, with a 2 year initial period and an LTV of 75%. Savings made in the initial fixed period. Independent financial advice must be sought from a regulated mortgage broker to access this scheme. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up your mortgage repayments. Rates valid as of 01/07/2025.
Friends & Family Deposit Boost
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Deposit Top Up
With Deposit Top Up, we could help you move into your new home with a larger deposit. Put down a 10% deposit and we'll top it up by 5%, helping you secure your dream home.
Terms & Conditions apply. Find out more here.
Deposit Unlock
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Find out how much you can afford
Understanding your finances is crucial when it comes to buying a new home. Using the mortgage advice tool from independent mortgage adviser, Threshold, you'll be able to find out what your budget could be, get an indicative guide to your monthly mortgage payments and even find out how much stamp duty you're likely to have to pay.
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Welcome to your neighbourhood
There is a real sense of community at Gillingham Lakes
Customer testimonials
Find out what our customers have to say
Local investment
This is how much we're contributing to the local area
Personalise your home
Did you know you can style your home from the comfort of your armchair
Supporting the local community
Read more about how we've helped the community in GillinghamRecommended by customers
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Welcome to Gillingham
Gillingham’s rich history is clearly evident along its characterful streets, which are lined with charming buildings housing independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and a number of ancient sites to explore.
However, while it maintains this strong connection with the past, the town also caters fantastically for modern life. There is a choice of supermarkets, retail parks, banks and a post office for all the essentials. Fitness is taken care of by the RiversMeet Leisure Centre, while the surrounding countryside and nearby River Lodden are perfect for connecting with the outdoors.
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Upsizers find dream home for hosting friends and family
Sara (73) and Stephen Cooper-Wrighton (73), both semi-retired, realised they had found their perfect home to spend their retirement in after visiting Gillingham Lakes.
Having previously lived in Banbury, Sara and Steve were looking for a quieter location that was closer to family. The couple wanted to upsize from their three bedroom house so that they would have more room for hosting friends and family.
When asked why they chose Taylor Wimpey, Sara said: “I had previously bought a new Taylor Wimpey home in 2016, so I was familiar with Taylor Wimpey’s standards and house styles.” While they weren’t actively thinking about moving home at the time, a visit to Gillingham Lakes out of curiosity confirmed the decision, Sara said: “Gillingham Lakes was just what we were looking for.”
For the extra space, the Rossdale house type was perfect for their needs. It has three double bedrooms and a fourth, smaller bedroom which can be purposed as an office or children’s bedroom. The house features a large, open plan kitchen and dining area and a spacious living room with double doors leading to the rear garden. Sara said: “It’s spacious and allows me to cook and entertain in the same room. I also like how it has only one flight of stairs as our previous home was a town house, so it had two.”
The couple moved into their home in April 2025, when asked about the sales process, Sara said: “The sales team were great. They were responsive and efficient and kept chasing the chain.”
Local investment
A home is more than just a house, it's also the community that surrounds it. And that's why we invest in building communities that support local businesses, improve facilities in the area and help bring people together.
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Personalise your home
Customise your new home using our Options Online tool in your Touchpoint account, before you move in. The earlier you reserve your new home, the more options you'll be able to choose because we build in the options as we go. This means you can have the home you love, in the style you love, from the day you pick up your keys.
Local school children get their hands dirty with mud kitchen donation
Pupils from St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School in Gillingham have been given the opportunity to get their hands dirty and enjoy outdoor play with a difference, thanks to our donation of a mud kitchen.As well as the mud kitchen donation, we also donated £250 to the school which will go towards the provision of a new outdoor shed. The donations are part of our commitment to supporting education and outdoor play in the communities where we build.
The complete and life-like mud kitchens are an excellent outdoor play resource that encourages children to engage in imaginative and sensory play. Situated in the play area of the school, the children are able to enhance their creativity and improve their problem-solving skills all while promoting physical activity and overall well-being.
Roz Wells, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: “At Taylor Wimpey, we believe in creating communities where families can thrive, and supporting local schools is a fundamental part of this commitment. We are delighted to donate the mud kitchen and funds towards the new shed for St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School. These resources will provide children with opportunities to explore nature and learn through outdoor play, which is essential for their development.”
St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School sits within close proximity to Gillingham Lakes. Through initiatives such as these donations, we aim to foster a positive impact and contribute to the well-being of children and families in the local area.
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We create a reading space for local school
Gillingham Primary School in Gillingham received a reading bench beautifully crafted by our apprentices as part of their work at Gillingham Lakes.The bench was donated as part of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the community surrounding our development, and has been installed at the school to create a comfortable space for pupils to sit down and read.
Sue Preston, Headteacher at Gillingham Primary School, said: “We are delighted to receive the kind donation of a reading bench for our school. Taylor Wimpey’s apprentices worked with a specific design to create a bespoke piece of furniture to fit a previously unloved corner.
“Stocked out with books and comfy cushions, the children love snuggling up to read a book at various points throughout the day.”
Roz Wells, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: “We are pleased that the pupils at Gillingham Primary School are enjoying their reading bench and we hope this donation will encourage a love for reading. This was also a great opportunity for our apprentices to put their carpentry skills to the test while helping out the community.”
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We give boost to Gillingham Foodbank
We have donated £250 to Gillingham Foodbank in Gillingham to continue our ongoing support for charities that provide essential cost of living support in the Dorset area.Gillingham Foodbank, local to our Gillingham Lakes development in Gillingham, provides essential food and products to hundreds of people in need in and around Gillingham every month.
Helen Waver, Project Manager at Gillingham Foodbank, said: “We are very grateful for the donation which will support the most needy families within Gillingham and the surrounding area. Last year we gave out 3,000 emergency food parcels and 70 Christmas hampers.”
Roz Wells, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: “As the cost of living crisis continues, it can be a difficult time for many, so charities such as Gillingham Foodbank are essential for ensuring local families and individuals have the support they need. We are delighted to be able to donate towards this charity to provide essential items to those in need during this difficult time.”
Further information about Gillingham Foodbank can be found at https://gillingham.foodbank.org.uk/
We help boost Gillingham Community Cinema's relocation
We have made a significant contribution of £1,000 to the Gillingham Community Cinema, following the relocation of its facilities to a new venue. The donation will ensure that the residents of Gillingham can still enjoy the latest films. Originally located at the Gillingham Methodist Church, the cinema has relocated to Vicarage School room due to the closure of the church hall. The funds donated will be instrumental in addressing various expenses associated with the relocation process.From essential electrical work to securing professional installations for specialised equipment, the donation will enable the cinema to overcome the upcoming logistical challenges.
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We give a festive boost to Gillingham Christmas Fair
We donated £250 to the Magic of Christmas Food and Craft Fair, which took place on Sunday, 24th November at the Riversmeet Leisure Centre.Now in its 10th year, the Magic of Christmas Food and Craft Fair is organised by Gillingham Homemade, a group for local crafters, artists and artisan makers.
With over 70 stalls, the fair was the perfect place to purchase handmade Christmas gifts by local crafters over the weekend while also enjoying snacks and hot drinks.
Our donation was part of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the community surrounding our Gillingham Lakes development and to help spread Christmas spirit.
Judy Watts, one of the organisers of Gillingham Handmade, said: “Thank you to Taylor Wimpey for the sponsorship, which was put towards our advertising costs. The event went well and was surprisingly busy despite the weather.”
Roz Wells, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: “We are delighted to have supported the Magic of Christmas Food and Craft Fair this year with their advertising costs. Events such as these not only give the local community a lovely day out, but vitally support and celebrate local artistic talent.”
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We sponsor first aid at Gillingham Carnival 2024
We are proud to have supported the community of Gillingham with a donation of £1,000 as this year’s First Aid Sponsor for the town’s largest event of the year, the Gillingham Carnival, which took place on Saturday 5th October.Our sponsorship was used to fund the event’s first aid equipment and staff and is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the community local to our Gillingham Lakes development.
The Gillingham Carnival is a traditional West Country carnival, which originates from the early 20th Century, and is organised by volunteers. The event costs £10,000 each year to run, and is funded through fundraising and sponsorships from local businesses such as Taylor Wimpey.
This year’s Gillingham Carnival saw a footfall of 10,000 people and started with a series of smaller events during the carnival week, starting on the 29th September and consisting of competitions, shows, a funfair and more. The main event kicked off on Saturday 5th October, starting with an afternoon Children’s Procession and followed by a Steam Cavalcade, a Majorette Parade, and finishing off with a Grand Illuminated Procession in the evening.
Mary Bailey, Chairperson at the Gillingham Carnival Committee, said: “Both the Children’s Procession and the Grand Illuminated Procession were of an exceptionally high standard, with an exciting number of juvenile entrants who are of course the future of the carnival. We were lucky with dry weather all day which brought out a good crowd to watch and I am pleased to be able to say that the First Aid cover that Taylor Wimpey kindly sponsored was only required to treat a minor graze.”
Roz Wells, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: "We are delighted to support the Gillingham community with this sponsorship. This event not only allows Gillingham residents to enjoy a fun day and watch some spectacular performances, but also represents and celebrates the West Country identity and traditions this community is proud of."
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