Ravensbourne Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2

Set within a quiet residential street between Beckenham and Bromley, this 1930s family home gives little away from the front. It’s at the rear that the property truly sets itself apart: a just-over-quarter-acre plot with direct river frontage, open views across the local golf course and a level of character and privacy that is rare in Greater London.

The main house provides approximately 1,400 sq ft of living space, plus 720 sqft of outbuildings, extending how the property can be used. These include a large cabin used as an office / gym, a small summer house, a greenhouse-style garden room, and a rare original WW2 underground air raid shelter converted into a wine cellar. A large loft space is also used as an office / cinema room.
The secluded garden has been landscaped over several years and is a defining feature. Due to its size and aspect, it receives sun throughout the day. An extensive patio runs the full width of the house for outdoor dining, with a separate deck by the river providing a quiet hideaway. Mature trees and fruit planting include apple, pear and plum. Power, Wi-Fi and an irrigation system run throughout the garden and outbuildings.

Internally, the house has been fully redesigned to a contemporary style. Period hall tiling and a continuous oak flooring runs across the ground floor, linking the main living spaces. Solid wood French doors sit between the living room and kitchen/dining area, with an open fireplace in the lounge and a log burner in the kitchen/dining area.

The house is currently arranged as three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes, alongside a downstairs WC and a family bathroom upstairs. Approved planning for a full loft extension (Bromley Council, 2022) offers scope to add living or bedroom space.

Off-street parking for up to three cars is provided via a resin-bonded driveway installed in 2023. Well-regarded schools, parks, Bromley town centre and Shortlands station are all within walking distance

Covered Porch -

Entrance Hallway - A welcoming entrance hallway featuring period style mosaic tiled flooring; built-in understairs storage.

Cloakroom - Double glazed window to side; WC & fitted wash basin.

Open Plan Family Room/Dining Kitchen - Double glazed double doors and windows to rear; three Velux skylight roof windows set within vaulted ceiling. Kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, central feature island with storage. Fireplace with log burner.

Lounge - Double glazed bay window to front with fitted shutters; feature fireplace; folding double door to kitchen/family room; bespoke fitted shelving and storage within recesses.

First Floor Landing - Original feature stained glass window to side; exposed original floor boards.

Bedroom 1 - Double glazed bay window to front with fitted shutters; fitted wardrobes within recesses.

Bedroom 2 - Double glazed window to rear, access to loft via loft ladder.

Bedroom 3 - Double glazed bay window to front with fitted shutters; useful built-in storage within bay.

Family Bathroom - Double glazed window to rear; luxuriously appointed four piece suite featuring bath and separate shower enclosure.

Loft Room - Currently used as an office/cinema room and accessed via a retractable staircase/loft ladder via bedroom 2; Skylight windows to three sides. Eaves storage space.

Rear Garden - approx 60.96m (approx 200') - The beautifully landscaped rear garden is a standout feature, extending to just over a quarter of an acre and backing directly onto the River Ravensbourne, with open views across Shortlands Golf Course. Enjoying sunshine throughout the day, the garden combines exceptional privacy with a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity.

An expansive patio spans the width of the house for entertaining, while a separate riverside deck provides a peaceful retreat. The lawn widens towards the rear and leads to a semi-wooded area, complemented by mature planting and fruit trees including apple, pear and plum.

A substantial double-glazed log cabin, WW2 bunker (converted into a wine cellar), summer house, greenhouse and two further sheds add versatility, with power, lighting, irrigation and Wi-Fi running throughout—creating a rare and highly special outdoor setting for Greater London.

Parking - Resin bonded front driveway providing parking for 2/3 cars.

Council Tax - London Borough of Bromley - Band E

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