
Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
2,404 sq ft
223 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 4 double bedroom detached house
- Offered chain free
- Situated on a corner plot
- Convenient location for station and well regarded schools
- Ensuites to bedrooms 1 and 2
- Beautiful, private, well established garden
Description
Elegant four-bedroom detached family home in a premier Orpington location.
Occupying a prominent corner plot in one of Orpington’s most sought-after residential roads, this substantial four-bedroom detached mock-Tudor family home combines impressive 1930s character, generous living accommodation, excellent schooling options and exceptional commuter convenience.
Perfectly positioned for families and professionals alike, the property is just a short walk from Orpington mainline station, offering fast, frequent and direct services into central London, with London Bridge reachable in as little as 15 minutes. The location is particularly desirable for families, lying within easy walking distance of the highly regarded Newstead Wood Grammar School for Girls, Darrick Wood School and Crofton Junior School, whilst also being conveniently close to St. Olave’s Grammar School for Boys.
Behind its attractive period façade, the property offers over 2,100 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation, retaining many original features that celebrate its 1930s heritage. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a stunning reception area featuring a grand character staircase, complete with an original vintage electric newel post lamp that remains in full working order.
The ground floor provides an exceptional range of living and entertaining spaces, including three generous reception rooms. The spacious living room provides an ideal family gathering space. A magnificent formal dining room offers a wealth of character, featuring beautifully restored exposed timber ceiling beams and an attractive brick fireplace, creating a wonderful setting for entertaining and family occasions. Traditional fireplaces throughout the home continue to serve as charming focal points, enhancing the property's period appeal. There is a third reception room with a side bay window offering a double aspect, creating a bright a flexible space.
The heart of the home is a high-specification Magnet kitchen extending to approximately 18 feet, thoughtfully designed with modern family living in mind and flowing seamlessly into a bright and airy breakfast room overlooking the garden. A separate study provides an ideal space for home working, whilst a convenient ground-floor cloakroom/WC is positioned beneath the staircase.
Upstairs, the property offers four substantial double bedrooms, providing excellent family accommodation. Two of the principal bedrooms benefit from private en-suite facilities, while a well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Two of the larger bedrooms are further enhanced by bespoke fitted wardrobes and integrated drawer units, offering excellent storage without compromising space or style.
Externally, the property continues to impress. The extensive frontage provides secure off-street parking for up to five vehicles, complemented by a substantial detached double garage measuring approximately 19'2" x 15'3", ideal for vehicle storage, hobbies, or workshop use.
The mature rear garden offers a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion, enclosed by established trees and hedging. Designed for both relaxation and enjoyment, it features a patio area, an attractive ornamental pond that bursts into life with water lilies during the spring and summer months, two productive apple trees, and even a historic sealed wartime shelter that provides a fascinating glimpse into the area's past.
The property's generous corner plot and unique positioning, bordered by roads to both the front and side, also present exciting opportunities for future development, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Potential exists to convert the detached garage into a self-contained annexe, ideal for extended family accommodation, or to explore the possibility of creating a separate dwelling utilising the independent side-road access.
Offering an exceptional combination of character, space, convenience, educational excellence and future potential, this distinguished family residence represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in one of Orpington's most desirable locations.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway,Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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