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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · BR6 6AX
No longer listedListed 208 days
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About
Charming two/three bedroom Victorian family home with an abundance of character, positioned in a popular residential road and within walking distance to local schools, Green Street Green amenities and Chelsfield Station.
High Elms Country Park is also located within easy reach. The property has been extended by the current owner and is well presented throughout.
The ground floor comprises, entrance hallway, bay fronted lounge with gas stove and original surround, separate dining room with feature fireplace and bespoke fitted book cases, and a traditional Shaker style kitchen with a range of solid oak wall and base units, integrated washing machine, fridge & freezer, built-in gas hob and extractor, built-in double oven, feature brick exposed wall, terracotta Mexican wall tiles and handmade terracotta floor tiles, all from Fired Earth.
The 20ft conservatory is a great addition providing natural light and further space to entertain with french doors opening onto the garden.
Other features to note, solid oak sash windows, picture rails, high ceilings and exposed floorboards. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms similar in style with feature fireplaces.
The bedroom to the front is double aspect with a range of fitted wardrobes and benefits from having ensuite facilities with airing cupboard.
The spacious family bathroom has a wood panel bath with shower over, tiled effect flooring, mixer tap with attachment and feature fireplace.
The third bedroom/loft room has two Velux windows and eaves storage.
Outside, the English cottage garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, has a low maintenance vibrant wildflower meadow, fruit trees, climbing roses and Jasmin.
The property also benefits from a 12ft cabin which is fully insulated with power and light and could be used as an office or studio. There is an attractive front garden with a driveway for one car.
Kingsley Road is within walking distance to Green Street Green Primary School, Green Street Green High Street with an array of shops, public houses and amenities and Glentrammon recreation grounds.
There are further shopping facilities in Orpington and Bromley and the M25 can be joined nearby for major road networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
EPC Rating: E Garden Outside, the English cottage garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, has a low maintenance vibrant wildflower meadow, fruit trees, climbing roses and Jasmin.
The property also benefits from a 12ft cabin which is fully insulated with power and light and could be used as an office or studio. Parking - Driveway Driveway for one car.
Value & comps
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Returns
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