St Martin’s House is located close to the centre of Gillingham, with its wide range of shops, facilities and services. This will enable you to feel an active part of the lively and welcoming local community, while enjoying the comfort and security of your own home.
Gillingham is part of the beautiful Blackmore Vale, around five miles from Shaftesbury. Established by the Saxons, with historic links to royalty and artists, it’s now one of the fastest growing towns in the south west, with handy connections to the A303 trunk road and trains to
London and Exeter.
St Martin’s House is built on the site of a 19th century house that showcased the local brick and tile industry. The building includes several architectural features celebrating this important local heritage.
What’s on offer
With its location in the heart of the town, St Martin’s House is ideally placed for you to feel part of Gillingham’s thriving and welcoming community, with lots of opportunities to get involved in activities, enjoy an active life and meet people. The town offers a wide range of excellent facilities, services, businesses and community groups to take part in and use.
RiversMeet Leisure Centre, with its swimming pool and range of classes for all ages and abilities, is run for the community by a non-profit trust. Gillingham Museum, run by the Gillingham Local History Society, is free to visit and wheelchair accessible. Next door is Gillingham Library, which offers regular clubs and activities. The town centre boasts cafés, restaurants, shops and supermarkets.
Amenities: (Walking distance)
• Library (8 mins)
• Railway station (13 mins)
• RiversMeet Leisure Centre (15 mins)
• Lidl (10 mins)
• Waitrose (9 mins)
• ASDA (11 mins)