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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · BR6 8HG
For saleListed 26 days
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About
Langford Russell are delighted to present this two-bedroom detached bungalow positioned on the popular Mada Road in Orpington, offering an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create a home to their own specification.
The property would benefit from modernisation throughout, however offers excellent potential to refurbish, reconfigure and potentially extend, subject to the usual planning consents.
The existing accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, a generous reception room measuring approximately 21'6" x 11'11", kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC.
Externally, the property benefits from an attached garage and a particularly impressive rear garden extending to approximately 131ft, providing a fantastic amount of outside space and further enhancing the potential on offer.
The property also enjoys a good frontage, with scope to improve the existing driveway and parking arrangements.
The property is ideally located close to Locksbottom High Street, offering a range of popular restaurants, pubs and shopping facilities.
Orpington Station is under a mile away, providing fast and frequent services into London Bridge and other mainline stations, with journey times of approximately 15 minutes.
The area is also particularly well regarded for its schooling, with a number of highly sought-after schools nearby including Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, Darrick Wood Junior School, Darrick Wood School, Newstead Wood School and Ravens Wood School, along with a further selection of well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
Offered to the market with considerable scope for improvement, this property represents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a detached bungalow with a substantial garden and the potential to create a truly individual home.
Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, plot and potential on offer. London Borough of Bromley - Council Tax Band F Energy Efficiency Rating - D
Value & comps
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