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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · BR6 9TZ
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About
This beautifully presented link-detached home is situated on a popular development on the south side of Orpington and offers enormous potential to extend to the side (permission was granted in 2015).
Situated on a modern development known as the 'Joseph Estate', the location is ideal for schools, stations and all the facilities of Orpington town centre that lies just three quarters of a mile away.
Upon entry, you will find a hallway with downstairs WC, and then an L-shaped through reception room with living and dining areas.
The modern fitted kitchen has a comprehensive range of units and granite worksurfaces and includes an integrated oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dish washer and washing machine.
Stairs from the living room lead to the first floor landing where you will find the three bedrooms and family bathroom. there is access to the loft space via a ceiling hatch on the landing.
All three bedrooms are carpeted and have built in wardrobes. The bathroom is very well appointed and includes fitted units with integrated WC and wash hand basin, bath and heated towel rail.
Outside, there is a block paved driveway at the front for off street parking and this leads to a single attached garage.
The garage has an up and over door to the front and a courtesy door to the rear garden.
The garden is a very good size and is in two distinct halves, ideal to separate the children’s area from the adults!
To the rear, there is a lovely paved patio and lawn and you also have another area to the side with lawn and storage sheds, ideal to extend into.
Orpington, a desirable commuter town within the M25 with many people drawn to the area for the reputable schools and the railway stations that can transport you into London in as little as 17 minutes.
The Town Centre has a comprehensive range of shops and facilities including the Walnuts Shopping Centre and Odeon cinema.
Sports facilities are also well catered for with the Walnuts Leisure Centre, golf courses, football and rugby clubs all within the area.
You will also find larger stores at the Nugent Retail Park along with electrical superstores, furniture shops and DIY centres along the Sevenoaks Way.
Shopping centres at Bluewater and Bromley can also be found within 10 miles drive or bus ride. Local Authority: Bromley Council Tax Band: E
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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