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Rookery Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

3,355 sq ft

312 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached home in need of modernisation
  • Grounds of approximately 4 acres
  • Scope to extend and re-model (STPP)
  • Close to the heart of historic Downe Village

Description

Unique, detached property set in approximately 4 acres of land including a separate detached annexe and outbuildings. Situated close to the heart of historic Downe Village.

Set in a plot of approximately 4 acres, this unique property is approached via a long driveway and offers a welcome opportunity to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. This sizeable plot offers the potential to extend and re-model to create a stunning home (STPP) close to the heart of historic Downe Village.

The existing property was built by and has been lived in by the same family since the early 1970's. It is now CHAIN FREE and ready to be transformed into a modern family home surrounded by open fields.

This unique property comprises a bright, spacious, triple aspect living/dining room with wood block flooring and full height windows flooding the room with natural light, a kitchen/breakfast room, a large conservatory and a three piece shower room to the ground floor. To the first floor are four bedrooms, an additional room leading into the master bedroom which would make an ideal dressing room/en-suite plus a family bathroom.

Also on the plot are a detached workshop, a pump room, an outdoor swimming pool, a stable and animal shelter plus a separate detached annexe comprising a double bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and three piece shower room.

The centre of Downe Village, protected by a conservation order, offers the benefits of rural living with the convenience of shops and restaurants in Locksbottom and train links into London from Orpington and Bromley South stations which are accessible via bus from the village centre. Also close by are woodland walks at High Elms Country Park plus West Kent and High Elms golf courses.



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Driveway,Off street
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About jdm, Locksbottom

Alexandre House, 399 Crofton Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 8NL
Industry affiliations:

The Locksbottom Branch

Our office is modern and well situated on the busy high street in Locksbottom. The office is staffed by a dedicated team of property professionals who collectively boast over 125 years' experience in the property market. The team are greatly appreciated not only for their professional approach and dedication but also for the friendly personable way in which they deliver an exceptional level of service.

All properties are networked and marketed throughout all of our offices and whilst we are a traditional, family-run business we are also large enough to make sure your home is given the best possible coverage in a very competitive market with access to a wide number of buyers looking for properties across the borough and beyond.

At our Locksbottom branch we have been chosen to represent the Guild of Professional Estate Agents in the in the locality. The Guild forms the largest network of independent Estate Agents across the UK. This allows us to market properties throughout the whole of London and the UK across a network of over 700 Estate Agents. Guild members are experts in the field and adhere to the Guild's Strict Code of Conduct so you can be confident in a professional and high standard of service.

Buying or selling property in Locksbottom and the surrounding areas

We market properties in Locksbottom and the surrounding areas. We have a wide range of residential properties ranging from one bedroomed apartments to much larger properties located in the famous Farnborough and Keston Park Estates. The area attracts many buyers both locally and from London because of its access to exceptional schools, countryside and excellent transport links while still being a commutable distance to London.

Our aim is simple, to provide the best possible service, assist you from start to finish and communicate regularly throughout the house-moving process. Our full range of homes for sale can be found within this and a variety of other websites. We pride ourselves on our well-written sales particulars and professional photographs - all of which will help achieve a sale of your property in the shortest time possible.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£6,841
Property: £ 1,500,000
Deposit: £ 150,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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