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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BR5 1PU
Listing removedReduced £30k (−3.6%) on 28 SepListed 466 days
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1930's built character semi-detached occupying a sought after location in Kingsway, within close walking proximity of Petts Wood mainline station, the town centre for a comprehensive range of independent shops, restaurants and cafes, Station Square for good transport links to Orpington and Bromley, plus nearby reputable schools and pre-schools, plus the property backs on to the popular Willett Rec and there is an abundance of National Trust open woodland for family enjoyment.
The accommodation offers well proportioned rooms throughout and comprises three generous bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, ground floor shower room/ cloakroom and upstairs family bathroom with a separate WC.
Outside you will find a former single storage garage and lean-to both in need of repair, a generous rear garden with access to Willett Recreation fields by way of a gate, plus a private driveway to front for two cars.
The property offers outstanding potential to extend the rear elevation and scope for a loft conversion to mirror neighboring properties (subject to usual planning consent by Bromley Council).
Please note the property requires a degree on interior and exterior updating. Exclusive to proctors.
From Station Square, bear left over the mini roundabout into Woodland Way, turn immediate right into Towncourt Road and Kingsway is on the right. The property is on your left.
Entrance Hall 5.04m x 2.75m (16' 6" x 9' 0") (into staircase) Part glazed entrance door, two radiators, wall light.
Shower Room/ Cloakroom 1.88m x 1.37m (6' 2" x 4' 6") Window to front, low level WC, hand basin, tiled shower cubicle, radiator, under stairs cupboard.
Lounge 4.24m x 3.64m (14' 0" x 12' 0") (into alcove) French door and casement window to garden, limestone fireplace with gas coal fire (not tested). Wall lights, radiator, room thermostat.
Dining Room 4.80m x 3.64m (15' 9" x 12' 0") (into alcove an bay window) Double glazed bay window to front, brick fireplace surround with gas log fire (not tested) radiator.
Kitchen 3.21m x 2.72m (10' 6" x 9' 0") Glazed door to side, double glazed window to rear, wall and base cabinets, built-in oven, gas hob unit, wall mounted central heating boiler, plumbed for washing machine, extraction hood, part tiled walls.
Landing Louvred window to side with secondary glazing, built-in storage cupboard.
Bedroom One 4.95m x 3.62m (16' 3" x 12' 0") (into alcove and bay window) Double glazed bay window to front, built-in wardrobes, radiator.
Bedroom Two 4.27m x 3.62m (14' 0" x 12' 8") Double glazed window to rear, wall to wall wardrobes with sliding doors, built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Bedroom Three 2.75m x 2.04m (9' 0" x 6' 8") Double glazed window to front, radiator, built-in single wardrobe, high level cupboards.
Bathroom 2.30m x 1.75m (7' 7" x 5' 9") Double glazed window to rear, white suite comprising bath, hand basin, radiator, tiled walls. Separate WC Double glazed window to side, low level WC.
Garden Paved patio area, laid to lawn, mature shrubs and trees, needs cultivation, backs on to Willett Recreation field, gate to rear. Attached open lean-to in need of repair.
Attached Lean-To Attached lean-to, up and over door. Structure In need of repair. Detached Storage Garage Structure In need of repair. Frontage Private driveway to front.
Council Tax Local Authority : Bromley Council Tax Band : F
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