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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BR6 7AN
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Double storey rear extended three bedroom semi-detached home with an impressive 170' rear garden, garage, summer room, driveway and further extension potential (STPP), near Darrick Wood Schools.
Thomas Brown Estates are delighted to offer this double storey rear extended three bedroom semi-detached family home, boasting an impressive 170' (approximately) rear garden and occupying a highly desirable location close to Darrick Wood Schools, Locksbottom High Street and Farnborough Village.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, comfortable lounge, separate dining room, ground floor WC and open-plan kitchen/family room with direct access to the rear garden.
To the first floor, a landing provides access to three well proportioned bedrooms, all benefitting from fitted wardrobes, along with a family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a truly wonderful rear garden extending approximately 170', predominantly laid to lawn and offering an excellent degree of privacy and space for outdoor entertaining.
To the side/rear is a garage, with a useful summer room to the rear, presenting potential for a home office, gym or additional recreational space.
The front of the property benefits from a driveway providing off street parking for two vehicles.
Despite already offering substantial accommodation, the property presents exciting potential for further enlargement, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
This could include a further rear extension, garage conversion and/or loft conversion, as demonstrated by neighbouring properties in the local area.
Hilda Vale Road is ideally positioned for a superb range of local amenities and highly regarded schools, including Darrick Wood, Ravenswood, Tubbenden, Newstead Wood and St. Olave's.
The shops, cafés and restaurants of Locksbottom High Street are close by, while the picturesque surroundings of High Elms Country Park and Farnborough Village are also within easy reach.
Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous plot, existing accommodation and superb location on offer.
Please call Thomas Brown Estate Agents in Orpington to arrange your viewing. Entrance Hall: Double glazed opaque door to front, double glazed opaque window to side, laminate flooring, radiator.
Lounge: 14' 0" x 11' 7" (4.27m x 3.53m). Double glazed window to front, carpet, two radiators. Dining Room: 10' 3" x 11' 5" (3.12m x 3.48m) Laminate flooring, radiator.
Kitchen/Family Room: 19' 9" x 16' 8" (6.02m x 5.08m). (l-Shaped).
Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, breakfast bar, integrated oven and gas hob with extractor over, integrated undercounter fridge, integrated undercounter freezer, space for dishwasher, space for washing machine, double glazed sliding door to rear, double glazed window to rear, double glazed opaque window to side, laminate flooring, two radiators.
Cloakroom: WC, wash hand basin, double glazed opaque window to side, laminate flooring. Stairs To First Floor Landing: Double glazed opaque window to side, carpet.
Bedroom 1: 13' 8" x 11' 7" (4.17m x 3.53m). (Measured to back of wardrobe). Fitted wardrobes, double glazed bay window to front, carpet, radiator. Bedroom 2: 11' 5" x 9' 4" (3.48m x 2.84m).
(Measured to back of wardrobe). Fitted wardrobes, double glazed window to rear, carpet, radiator. Bedroom 3: 19' 11" x 7' 9" (6.07m x 2.36m). (Measured to back of wardrobe).
Fitted wardrobes, double glazed windows to side and rear, carpet, two radiators.
Bathroom: WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, double glazed opaque window to side, tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator. Other Benefits Include: Garden: 170' 0" (51.82m).
Laid to lawn with mature shrubs, side access. Garage: 17' 11" x 9' 4" (5.46m x 2.84m).
Up and over door to front, double glazed window and double glazed panel to side, door to side, power and light, space for tumble dryer. Summer room 9' 5" x 8' 11" (2.87m x 2.72m).
To rear of garage, double glazed French doors to rear, double glazed window to side. Off Street Parking: Driveway with space for two vehicles.
Double Glazing Central Heating System Freehold Council Tax Band: E
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