Madeira Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR1

Guide Price: £1,100,000 - £1,200,000. Maguire Baylis are delighted to present to the market this impressive 1920’s detached character family home, offering substantial five bedroom accommodation and set within a glorious mature plot of approximately 0.3 of an acre.

Situated on a quiet and highly regarded residential road, the property retains much of its original charm and character, with well-proportioned rooms and a wonderful sense of space and light throughout.

The ground floor provides excellent family living space, including a superb through living room with open fireplace, creating a warm and inviting focal point, together with a separate dining room ideal for entertaining. A particular highlight is the impressive L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room – a superb everyday family hub with ample space for dining and socialising, overlooking the delightful rear garden. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, served by two bath/shower rooms, making the house perfectly suited to growing families. In addition, there is a useful cellar providing valuable storage space.

Externally, the property truly comes into its own. The large, mature plot offers a high degree of privacy, with established planting and generous lawned areas – ideal for family life and outdoor entertaining. To the front, a driveway provides off-street parking and access to the garage.

The location is another key feature, within easy reach of Ravensbourne and Shortlands stations, as well as Bromley town centre. Beckenham Place Park, with its extensive recreational facilities, is just a short stroll away.

Offered to the market on a chain free basis, this delightful detached home represents a rare opportunity in a prime and peaceful setting.

Entrance Porch - Outside light.

Hallway - A welcoming entrance hall with wood flooring, original plate rails and wall paneling.

Downstairs Wc - Crittall window to rear; WC; fitted wash basin.

Lounge - Double glazed bay window to front, French doors to rear leading to garden, window to side. Stone feature fireplace with open fire. Floor hatch with steps leading to cellar.

Dining Room - Double glazed bay window to front; windows to side; exposed floor boards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - An impressive L-shaped room - the kitchen area with vaulted ceiling and two skylight windows. Sliding doors to rear, useful door to front. Kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of Shaken style wall and base units with solid wood worktops, central island unit.

Laundry Room - Double glazed lean-to laundry/utility room with space/plumbing for washing machine/dyer.

Landing - A large first floor landing area with two windows to rear; useful built-in storage/linen cupboards; access to loft space via original retractable ladder (loft fully boarded and paneled sloping ceilings. Loft light and built-in eves storage).

Bedroom 1 - Two double glazed windows to front; built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 2 - Double glazed window to front.

Bedroom 3 - Double glazed windows to front and side.

Bedroom 4 - Crittall window to rear.

Bedroom 5 - Crittall window to rear.

Family Bathroom - Two windows to side. A spacious bathroom featuring a three piece suite, cupboard housing gas combi boiler.

Shower Room - Window to rear, suite with shower, wash basin and WC.

Garden - The property occupies an attractive and mature plot of just under one-third of an acre, offering a wealth of interest and natural beauty. A variety of established trees and shrubs provide a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion throughout.

To the rear of the property, a full-width paved patio adjoins the house, complete with a useful covered area — perfect for storing bicycles, firewood, or garden equipment. Beyond, the main lawn is bordered by a stone/gravel pathway that meanders up towards a peaceful seating area and a large summer house, which also incorporates a sauna.

A practical garden shed offers additional storage, while the upper section of the garden blends beautifully into a mature woodland, enhancing the sense of space and tranquillity.

Garage - A large single garage provides useful storage and loft space over. Currently used as a gym/storage area. Light & power. Driveway to front.

Council Tax - London Borough of Bromley - Band G

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