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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CR8 5EY
For saleListed 44 days
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About
Tucked away in an exceptionally quiet and private setting in Kenley, this substantial five-bedroom detached home offers nearly 2,500 sq ft of accommodation, a huge rear garden and beautiful views across Riddlesdown Common.
Built in a Georgian style and set on an elevated plot, the house has an impressive sense of space and character throughout, while remaining within easy reach of Kenley Station (0.5 miles), The property is offered to the market chain-free Inside, the generous entrance hall immediately sets the tone, centred around a beautiful curved staircase and complemented by high ceilings, double-glazed sash windows, cornicing and ceiling roses.
The ground floor provides excellent family living space, with a large sitting room, separate dining room and substantial conservatory overlooking the garden.
There is also a separate kitchen and utility room, downstairs WC and a useful home office.
Upstairs are five bedrooms, including a particularly generous principal bedroom with en-suite, alongside a family bathroom. The rear garden is one of the property's standout features.
Substantial in size, mature and exceptionally private, it creates a fantastic setting for the house and benefits from direct access into the woodland behind The front offers off-street parking for two cars, while the elevated position includes a large double garage beneath the property.
Combining space, character and a remarkably peaceful setting with the convenience of Kenley Station just down the road, this is a particularly rare family home in this part of Kenley.
EPC Rating: C Parking - Double Garage Parking - Driveway
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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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