High Elms Road, Downe, Orpington

Positioned in the heart of a charming and picturesque village, St Mary Cottage enjoys a highly enviable setting. This delightful home perfectly blends period character with modern style, having been thoughtfully extended and renovated in recent years, and is now presented in excellent condition throughout.

Set behind a secure gated driveway, the property offers generous and versatile living space across two floors. At its heart is a stunning feature living room, boasting a soaring vaulted ceiling and a cozy log burner, creating the perfect focal point for family life and entertaining.

The showpiece of the home is undoubtedly the magnificent dining kitchen, beautifully designed and fitted by Stonehams Kitchens. Complete with a large breakfasting island and a range of premium appliances, it is a true hub for modern living.

The ground floor also plays host to the elegant master bedroom and a stylish contemporary bathroom and a study/fourth bedroom. Upstairs, two further double bedrooms and a modern shower room provide additional comfort and flexibility.

Additional highlights include underfloor heating, integrated Sonos ceiling speakers, and a generously sized separate utility room.

The landscaped gardens are a real feature of the property – secluded and enclosed, they are laid mainly to lawn with a large terrace for outdoor dining and relaxation, along with mature fruit trees. A substantial gated driveway provides ample parking and leads to a detached garage. There are further gardens with a natural well.

Downe Village is a Conservation Area in the Metropolitan Green Belt and was a proposed World Heritage Site, based on the scientific importance of the area and historical associations to Charles Darwin. The quaint and attractive village has many Listed buildings as well as providing amenities such as the church, village hall, two popular pubs, an Indian restaurant and Holwood Farm Shop. There are various local golf courses, including High Elms, West Kent and Cherry Lodge and the area provides superb access to excellent walking routes over the beautiful Kent countryside. There are commuting links via train at Orpington and Chelsfield stations - 4.5 and 4.2 miles respectively – with mainline services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Victoria. Enjoying a rural setting, the house is under 4 miles from Locksbottom with its range of shops, supermarkets and award winning Chapter One restaurant. The larger town of Bromley with its excellent shopping, recreation facilities and theatre is 5.9 miles away. The area is nationally renowned for the selection in schooling in both state and primary sectors, at primary and secondary levels including village primary schools in Downe and Cudham, grammar schools such as St Olaves and Newstead Woods and independent schools including Eltham College, Radnor House, Trinity, Bromley High School and Sevenoaks School.

Rarely available, must be viewed.

Local Authority: Bromley
Council Tax Band: G