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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · BR6 7RT
Listing removedReduced £30k (−4.1%) on 8 SepListed 243 days
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About
Extended three bedroom detached bungalow set on a third of an acre with a further loft room and detached garage, positioned in a popular residential road in a semi rural location backing onto Goddington Park.
The property offers versatile accommodation and the ground floor comprises, spacious porch and hallway with deep under stairs storage, two bay fronted double bedrooms with a range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, bedroom three is currently being used as an office, and the shower room which has been re-modelled in the last five years is fully tiled with a double enclosure, two heated towel rails, and a range of vanity storage.
The 19ft reception room overlooks the garden and has a dual fuel log burning stove, wall lights and door leading out to the inner hallway and garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of wall and base units, stainless steel double sink, gas hob with extractor, built-in oven and microwave and space for fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
To the first floor there is a spacious loft room which is currently being used as a bedroom and benefits from plenty of eaves storage.
The property has also had a recently new fitted boiler in 2022/2023 which is annually serviced.
The rear garden is south facing, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by hedgerow and mature trees and shrubs, there is a patio, a further raised seating area for entertaining, greenhouse and timber workshop with power and light.
The property also benefits from a detached garage and driveway for two cars, gated side access and rear access directly to Goddington Park.
Craven Road is close to a selection of highly regarded schools such as Highway Primary School, Newstead Wood and St Olave’s Grammar School for boys.
Chelsfield Station and Orpington Station both offer good links into central London and around Kent.
The M25 can be joined allowing easy access to all the major road networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
EPC Rating: D Garden (57.3m x 13.4m) The rear garden is south facing, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by hedgerow and mature trees and shrubs, there is a patio, a further raised seating area for entertaining, greenhouse and timber workshop with power and light.
The property also benefits from a detached garage and driveway for two cars, gated side access and rear access directly to Goddington Park. Parking - Garage Driveway for two cars
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