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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · BR6 7UY
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.9%) on 29 JunListed 154 days
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For All Enquiries Quote Ref - MH1439 guide price £425,000 - £435,000 Deceptively spacious and well-presented throughout, this charming mid-terrace home is tucked away within the sought-after St James Terrace, just off Sevenoaks Road at the foot of Rushmore Hill in the desirable village of Pratts Bottom.
Offering generous accommodation, a sunny south-facing garden, garage access, and the added benefit of chain-free occupation, the property is perfectly suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike.
The property is approached via a storm porch leading into a welcoming entrance hall with a radiator, thermostat controls, and access to a convenient ground-floor cloakroom fitted with a WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring, and a front-facing window.
To the rear, the spacious lounge/dining room provides an excellent main living space, featuring patio doors opening directly into the conservatory, an attractive fireplace with electric glow fire, under-stairs storage cupboard, and ample room for both seating and dining areas.
The double-glazed conservatory offers a fantastic additional reception space overlooking the garden, complete with French doors opening onto the patio, fitted blinds, and a polycarbonate roof, making it an ideal year-round dining or entertaining area.
Positioned to the front of the property, the fitted kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units, work surfaces with an inset one-and-a-half bowl sink, a built-in electric oven with a gas hob and a stainless-steel extractor, along with space for appliances including a washing machine and fridge/freezer, which are to remain.
The kitchen also benefits from tiled flooring and a front-facing double-glazed window, allowing for good natural light.
On the first floor, the landing provides loft access via a ladder and leads to two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both with fitted mirrored wardrobes.
The principal bedroom enjoys a pleasant rear aspect overlooking the garden, while the second bedroom to the front also includes a deep built-in linen cupboard.
The shower room has been stylishly updated and features a corner shower enclosure, a vanity wash basin, a WC, a chrome heated towel rail, an extractor fan, and modern fittings throughout.
Externally, the property enjoys a sizeable south-facing rear garden with a paved patio seating area, lawn, and established borders, providing an excellent outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining.
A particularly useful feature is the direct personal access to the brick-built single garage en-bloc, complete with an electric up-and-over rolling door, power, lighting, and a pitched tiled roof offering additional storage potential.
Further benefits include double-glazed windows throughout, gas central heating, and chain-free occupation.
Ideally positioned, the property is within easy reach of Green Street Green amenities, Pratts Bottom Primary School, open countryside walks, and transport links via Rushmore Hill for Orpington mainline station (R5 bus route).
Knockholt Station is within walking distance, while Orpington town centre offers a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and excellent transport connections into London.
Council Tax: Band E – Bromley Council EPC Rating: Tbc
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About 3, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington
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