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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · BR6 0LA
Under offerListed 194 days
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About
A decpetively spacious 1st floor flat for over 55s only. Set in a peaceful complex of only 24 apartments. Conveniently located for High Street and station.
The property comprises of a good sized reception room with space for dining table if needed. Fully fitted kitchen with all appliances.
1 double bedroom and a fully fitted bathroom with a bath and double shower cubicle.
Just opposite the building area are the highly rated Priory Gardens where visitors can enjoy leisurely walks around the lakes and historic buildings.
The entrance to the building has a video security entry phone system link to each flat.
On the ground floor is the Manager's office, reception desk and a large communal lounge for the enjoyment of residents and guests which is also used as a location for special events and coffee mornings.
There is a kitchenette attached to the communal lounge area and a WC next door in the foyer for residents' and guests' convenience.
Location Orpington High Street and adjacent Walnuts Shopping Centre contain a variety of high-street shops and restaurants including a large Tesco supermarket.
There is also a general market twice a week in front of Orpington College and a number of independent gyms locally.
The Nugent Retail Park is located to the north of the high street, in the St Mary Cray area. This has a number of well known outlets including Marks and Spencer, Boots and Next.
Available in the vicinity of Nugent Retail Park are several other "big box" retail outlets.
Ground Floor Communal Entrance / Reception Secure access to Communal Entrance, leading to manager's reception, ground floor reception room with kitchenette, overnight guest accommodation and lifts and stairs to all floors: First Floor Hallway Large area with door leading to all rooms.
Electric wall heater, fitted carpet. 2 large storage cupboards, one housing boiler. Entryphone system Bathroom White suite comprising of bath, with low level w.c.
White basin with vanity unit under, separate double tray shower cubicle. Part tiled walls. Laminate flooring. Reception Room (6.22m x 4.85m) Lit by 2 double glazed windows facing the front.
Fitted carpet. Electric fireplace. Electric wall heater. Ample space for dining table and chairs if required. Kitchen (3.23m x 3.10m) Range of fitted wall and floor units with ample worktops over.
Stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. Part tiled walls, double glazed opaque window to side. 4 ring ceramic hob, and electric mid height oven built for ergonomic access.
Bosch fridge/freezer and Indeset washing machine. Double sliding doors to living room. Bedroom (5.33m x 3.10m) Large double glazed window to front. Fitted carpet. Built in cupboard.
Electric wall heater. Exterior Communal Rear Gardens Attractive communal rear gardens, circular patio area with seating.
Car Parking Allocated parking space - Via double electric gates, allocated parking space for 1 car
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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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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