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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · BR5 1RX
Sold STCReduced £25k (−4.5%) on 5 OctListed 146 days
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About
Detailed Description Kenton are delighted to present to the market this 3 bedroom semi-detached house situated in a prominent and popular location.
Internally, the property comprises; a large lounge/diner with sliding doors onto the full-width conservatory, a John Lewis fitted kitchen featuring integrated Miele appliances, 3 bedrooms (2 doubles which each benefit from a fitted daikin air-conditioning unit, and a single room), plus a modern bathroom with underfloor heating.
Also to note, there is an integral garage which one could easily convert into an additional room, subject to the usual planning consents, as many have done so on the road.
Externally, the rear garden is completely secluded and to the front there is a block-paved driveway providing off-street parking for 2 cars, and access to a myenergi-zappi EV charger.
Furthermore, the property has been fitted with 3KW solar panels plus huawei inverter batteries (with a capacity of 15KW) which generates circa £2000 - £2500 tax free income per year until September 2036.
Gumping Road is ideally situated for families given its proximity to both Newstead Wood and St Olaves Grammar Schools, along with Darrick Wood Secondary and Crofton Primary Schools.
Furthermore, Orpington Train Station is within walking distance (circa 20 minutes), plus there are a number of bus routes available nearby servicing Bromley, Petts Wood and Orpington Town Centre.
The property benefits from an EPC rating of a "B" and so may qualify for a "Green mortgage". Porch: Double glazed window to the side, door to front, maple solid wood door to porch, tiled flooring.
Entrance Hall: Maple solid wood door to integral garage, radiator, fitted carpet.
Kitchen: 10'2" x 6'4" (3.11m x 1.94m) , Double glazed window to the front, range of matching wall and base units, cupboards and drawers supplied by John Lewis, granite working surfaces and splashback, sink unit with mixer tap, integrated 6 ring gas Bosch hob with Neff extractor over, integrated miele oven and microwave combi-grill, integrated miele dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, laminated flooring.
Lounge/Diner: 15'9" x 17'6" (4.79m x 5.33m) , Double glazed sliding doors to the conservatory, maple solid wood internal door, staircase with maple wood bannisters and stainless steel spindals to first floor, radiators, coved ceiling, fitted carpets.
Conservatory: 11'3" x 16'8" (3.43m x 5.07m) , Double glazed doors to the rear, double glazed windows to both sides and rear, radiator, tiled flooring.
Landing: Access to loft, built-in cupboard, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1: 14'12" x 10'10" (4.57m x 3.30m) measured at maximum points , Double glazed window to the rear, maple solid wood internal door, range of fitted wardrobes, fitted daikin air-conditioning unit, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2: 10'9" x 10'7" (3.27m x 3.22m) , Double glazed window to the front, maple solid wood internal door, radiator, fitted daikin air-conditioning unit, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3: 8'8" x 6'5" (2.63m x 1.95m) , Double glazed window to the rear, maple solid wood internal door, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bathroom: Double glazed frosted window to the front, maple solid wood internal door, panelled bath with shower extension over, low-level WC, wash hand basin, radiator, tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
Garage: 17'3" x 7'3" (5.27m x 2.20m) , Separated into two sections via false wall, huawei inverter batteries installed supporting the solar panels to the roof, power and light to both sections, up and over door to front, integral door into entrance hall.
Rear Garden: Totally seculded, comprising; patio area, traditional lawn, wooden storage shed, access to side via gate.
Driveway: Off-street parking for 2 cars with access to a myenergi-zappi EV charger, outside water tap.
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