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About
A well-presented semi detached chalet house, situated in a desirable cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of Station Square for an array of amenities, mainline Station for excellent connections into London, Crofton schools (for Ofsted outstanding - infants and juniors), and good transport links.
This unextended version offers outstanding potential by way of a first floor side extension and ground floor rear extension to fully future proof in terms of maximising the accommodation and mirror neighbouring properties (subject to planning permission and building regulations).
Inside you will find three bedrooms arranged over two levels, two generous reception rooms, a modern Shaker style kitchen and contemporary bathroom on the ground floor.
There is an impressive 163ft by 30ft rear garden fully laid to lawn, a private driveway for two or three cars and detached garage with replacement roof (2024).
Additional benefits include a new tiled main roof in 2005, new garage roof in 2024, new patio and driveway in 2021, double glazed windows, replacement double glazed windows to rear aspect, Amtico quality flooring on the ground floor, re-modelled interior doors, central heating boiler fitted in 2021 with service history, security system and well-presented interior.
Viewing comes highly recommended by the Sellers' Sole Agents. Entrance Hall Leaded light entrance door to side with leaded light window panels, radiator, room thermostat. ...
Lounge 4.99m x 3.59m (16' 4" x 11' 9") Double glazed leaded light window to front, feature fireplace surround, gas coal fire, radiator. ...
Dining Room 4.28m x 3.74m (14' 1" x 12' 3") Double glazed Georgian style French doors leading to garden, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard with gas and electric meter, decorative fire place surround, Amtico flooring.
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Kitchen 2.49m x 3.19m (8' 2" x 10' 6") Double glazed Georgian style window to rear, double glazed door to side, range of framed Shaker style wall and base cabinets, built-in Neff double oven, Neff electric hob set on work top, extractor hood, one and half bowl sink unit with drainer, Neff integrated dishwasher, plumbed for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, pelmet lighting, recessed ceiling lights, Amtico flooring.
Bedroom Three/ Home Office 3.00m x 2.35m (9' 10" x 7' 9") Double glazed leaded light window to front, radiator, Amtico flooring, double glazed oriel bay window to side.
Family Bathroom Double glazed oriel bay window to side, white contemporary suite comprising bath with built-in shower and shower screen, hand basin, low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, recessed ceiling lights, extractor fan, Amtico flooring.
Landing Access to loft via ladder. ... Bedroom One 3.79m x 3.70m (12' 5" x 12' 2") Double glazed leaded light bay window to front, radiator.
Bedroom Two 3.29m x 3.70m (10' 10" x 12' 2") Double glazed Georgian style window to rear, radiator, door to large eaves storage.
Eaves Storage Large storage area with light, access to central heating boiler and hot water cylinder. Potential space to extend the first floor and create two further bedrooms.
Rear Garden 163ft by 30ft approximately.
Paved patio area, extensive lawn, side gate, leading to driveway, established shrubs, mature oak tree to far end of garden (TPO), and red robin hedging to rear aspect.
Patio and drive constructed in 2021. ... Detached Garage 5.29m x 2.59m (17' 4" x 8' 6") Detached single garage with up an over door, windows to side and rear. Roof re-placed in 2024.
Frontage Private garden and driveway, garden laid to lawn with flower bed borders, off street parking and driveway leading to garage.
Council Tax Council Tax Local Authority: Bromley Council Tax Band: E
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