Belle Vue Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6

Beautifully finished three-bedroom home with a stunning kitchen/dining room, landscaped rear garden and versatile garden cabin, situated in the desirable village of Downe.

Desirably positioned within the well-regarded Downe Village, this turn-key three-bedroom mid-terrace home has been thoughtfully extended and comprehensively modernised by the current owners, creating a stylish and inviting home with an excellent balance of living and entertaining space, ideally positioned on a quiet road within the highly sought-after village of Downe.

At the heart of the property is the impressive 19' x 18'10" kitchen/dining room at the rear of the house, a superb space designed with both everyday family life and entertaining in mind. The kitchen features an attractive range of fitted units, a central island with inset sink and breakfast bar seating, together with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances including an oven, induction hob, combination oven and dishwasher. There is also space for an American-style fridge/freezer, while plumbing for the washing machine plus a tumble dryer is neatly housed within the floor-to-ceiling side cupboards.

The room is flooded with natural light from two Velux windows and a wall of bi-fold doors which open directly onto the rear garden, creating a wonderful connection between the house and outside space. Underfloor heating and wood-effect flooring add to the comfort and contemporary feel of this impressive room. To the front of the house, the welcoming entrance hall leads into a comfortable sitting room, which has been finished with a feature fireplace housing an electric fire, an attractive panelled wall and a useful alcove cupboard with shelving above. This provides a separate and inviting space to relax away from the main kitchen/dining area.

Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom and second bedroom both benefit from built-in wardrobes, while the third bedroom features a panelled wall, fitted wardrobe, overhead storage and cabinet. A stylish family bathroom completes the accommodation, with a bath and Aqualisa shower over and heated towel rail. Outside, the approximately 42' landscaped rear garden provides a lovely setting with a paved patio, established flower beds and artificial lawn creating an attractive and easy-to-maintain space.

The garden also benefits from a versatile cabin with power, lighting, storage and bi-fold doors, offering an ideal space for working from home, hobbies or additional flexible use. To the front, the garden is laid to lawn with a pathway leading to the front door, while on-street parking is available.

LOCATION
Downe is a particularly special village, combining a good sense of community with a wonderful rural setting, while remaining within easy reach of London and the surrounding towns. The village retains much of its historic character, has an attractive high Street, church, village hall, two pubs, playground, community orchard and a well-regarded primary school. Belle Vue Road is a quiet tucked away street, just off Standard Road and North End Lane. There is pedestrian access across to the recreation and school at the end of Standard Road.

Downe is also steeped in history, most notably as the former home of Charles Darwin, who lived at Down House. The surrounding countryside was an important part of his work and remains a wonderful setting for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Nearby High Elms Country Park also provides extensive countryside to explore.

With its combination of village charm, open countryside, community spirit and fascinating history, Downe offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a genuinely rural lifestyle without feeling disconnected from London, which can be accessed from Orpington, with connections to London Bridge in 17 minutes. Junction 4 of the M25 is 5.5 miles away providing access to the wider motorway network.