£5,750,000
(£1,428/sq. ft)
6 bed detached house for saleForest Drive, Keston BR2
6 beds
4 baths
4 receptions
4,026 sq. ft
EPC Rating: C
About this property
Featured on Grand Designs (2011). Architect-designed by James Engel
Exceptional contemporary residence within prestigious Keston Park
Private gated estate with 24-hour security patrols and CCTV
Extensive glazing and curtain wall systems maximising natural light
Room-by-room controlled underfloor heating throughout
Self-contained one-bedroom apartment
Potential for an additional ground floor apartment
Double garage with 3-phase electric supply and rapid EV charging
Approx. 15 minutes from London Bridge via Orpington Station
Chain free with vacant possession
Featured on Grand Designs, this striking six-bedroom residence has been thoughtfully designed to maximise natural light, with extensive glazing, spacious open-plan living areas and high-quality finishes throughout. The versatile layout includes a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, four bathrooms, a lift serving all floors, underfloor heating throughout and a double garage with three-phase EV charging.
Set behind secure gated entrances with 24-hour security patrols, the property enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining within easy reach of Locksbottom's amenities and Orpington station, offering fast connections into London. Offered to the market chain free.
The Area
Keston Park has long been regarded as one of the South East’s most desirable private residential enclaves, known for its security, discretion and substantial homes set amongst mature woodland surroundings.
Protected by gated entrances, CCTV monitoring and 24-hour security patrols, the estate has historically attracted high-profile residents, business figures and public personalities seeking privacy within easy reach of Central London. Former residents have included Margaret Thatcher.
Despite its peaceful semi-rural atmosphere, the property is conveniently positioned close to Locksbottom, offering a strong selection of independent cafés, restaurants, boutiques and everyday amenities. Nearby Orpington provides fast and efficient rail services into Central London, with journeys to London Bridge taking from approximately 15 minutes.
The surrounding area also offers access to golf clubs, private health clubs, equestrian facilities and extensive green space, making it particularly attractive to buyers seeking a balance between London connectivity and lifestyle-led living.
Excellent schooling options are available nearby across both the private and grammar sectors, further enhancing the area’s long-term family appeal.
Lifestyle
Sylvan Glade is perfectly suited to buyers seeking a highly design-led home capable of delivering both privacy and entertaining credentials in equal measure.
Morning light floods through the extensive glazing, while the open-plan living spaces naturally extend onto landscaped gardens and terraces - ideal for summer gatherings, outdoor dining and relaxed family living.
The architectural transparency of the home creates constantly shifting natural light throughout the day, while the woodland surroundings provide a unique sense of calm and seclusion rarely found so close to London.
The self-contained apartment offers flexibility for evolving family requirements, visiting guests, wellness space or private home working, while the secure gated setting creates genuine peace of mind for international or high-profile owners.
This is a home designed not simply to impress visually, but to enhance day-to-day living through intelligent design, technology and connection with its environment.
Market Trends
The premium market within Keston Park continues to benefit from sustained demand driven by security, plot sizes, architectural individuality and fast London connectivity.
As buyer priorities increasingly focus on privacy, wellness, flexible accommodation and energy-conscious design, architect-designed homes of this calibre remain exceptionally scarce.
Properties combining secure gated living, contemporary architecture and proximity to Central London continue to attract domestic and international buyers alike, particularly within the upper tiers of the South East market.
Sylvan Glade’s architectural provenance, television recognition and advanced construction technology position it as one of the area’s most distinctive modern residences.
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