Forest Ridge, Keston

GUIDE PRICE

£2,650,000 TO £2,800,000

Glen Gables is located within one of the premiere roads within this prestigious private estate, featuring a substantially wide frontage and plot and in our view offering significant potential to extend further, subject to gaining planning permission. This is one of the few original properties remaining from the conception of the estate in the 1920s and itself dates from 1927, having been built by the founding family for their own occupation. In the ownership of the present occupiers since 1976, the house has been maintained very well and is typical of the period with charming exteriors of whitewashed textured render under a pitched, tiled roof and double glazed windows and French doors. Internally features such as parquet flooring, exposed wall panelling, quarry tiled window sills and a variety of fireplace styles add to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Reception rooms are gracious and the kitchen/breakfast room neatly arranged, supported by a utility room along with an inner courtyard, additional WC and a cellar. Laid out across the first floor are four bedrooms, supported by two bathrooms, one en-suite to the principal bedroom, whilst the attic is accessed via a fixed staircase.
Outside

Approached via a crescent shaped ‘in and out’ drive, the house occupies a commanding position, adhering to the original concept of the estate by not having an enclosed frontage or large gates. The gardens are very secluded and mature with a large variety of tall, majestic trees, specimen shrubs, dense perimeter hedging, areas of lawn, colourful herbaceous borders, a stream and various terraces from which to enjoy the gardens and outdoor entertaining. A garage has parking for two cars plus storage and there are several timber sheds and a greenhouse.


Please note this property is on a double plot however in order for this to happen the existing property would have to be demolished.

Any buyer wishing to look at this option would require planning permission from both the local authority and the Residents association.

Keston Park Residents association are however against sub division of plots.


Situation

Keston Park is one of the most prestigious and unique places to live within the M25. Its enviable location allows for an exclusive, protected gated community and yet is close to both London and the beautiful Kent countryside. Designated as a Conservation Area and laid out over approximately 140 acres, the estate includes two large swathes of woodland for the use of the residents as well as charming features such as the original 1920s street lamps. Local shopping, bars and cafes can be found at Locksbottom, whilst the vibrant and thriving town of Bromley lies just over three miles away to the north with its collection of nationally known stores and restaurants, The Glades shopping centre, cinemas and the Churchill Theatre arts complex. Train services to London Victoria (from 18 mins), London Blackfriars (from 30 mins) and London St Pancras (from 45 mins) as well as to the ports on the coast can be found at Bromley South with trains to London Charing Cross/London Cannon Street (from 40 mins) from Hayes village and also Orpington, both of which are about 2.2 miles away. The area is renowned for its choices in schooling at both primary and secondary levels, state and private sectors including the local state school Darrick Wood which was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, grammar schools Newstead Wood and St Olave’s and independent schools Sevenoaks School, Bromley High School for Girls, Whitgift, Trinity School and Eltham College.

Local Authority: Bromley
Council Tax Band: H