4 bed detached house for sale

Avebury Road, Orpington BR6

Situated just a stone’s throw from the highly sought-after Newstead Wood Grammar School for girls and within approximately 0.7 mile walk of Orpington mainline station, this attractive and substantially extended, detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation over two floors. Its elevated position offers far reaching views over the garden and surrounding area.

Inside, you will find four bedrooms, including a ground floor guest suite, a home office, two generous reception rooms, an extended kitchen, and two bathrooms.

To the rear of the property, the extended kitchen features a breakfast area, a side entrance providing convenient access to both front and rear gardens, and a window overlooking the garden. Fitted with shaker style wall and base units, tiled splashbacks, and contrasting work surfaces, the kitchen offers ample storage and workspace, together with room for under-counter appliances and a dishwasher.

There is a spacious 19ft reception room with direct access to a raised patio, making it an ideal space for entertaining and al fresco dining while enjoying the views.

There is a bay fronted dining room to the front, providing an excellent setting for family gatherings and entertaining.

The side extension, which runs the full depth of the property, adds significant versatility. It includes a home office positioned at the front of the house, a practical utility cupboard with space for laundry appliances, a modern shower room with WC, and a ground floor bedroom with direct access to the garden. This self-contained area would be ideal for an au pair, older child, dependent relative, or long-term guests.
Upstairs, the layout provides three well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate WC. The principal front bedroom benefits from an attractive bay window, while the rear bedrooms enjoy elevated views over the garden and surrounding area.

Outside, the property boasts a mature and beautifully maintained rear garden extending to approximately 65ft long. A raised patio offers an excellent space for summer entertaining, while the lawn provides plenty of room for children to play. Two timber sheds at the rear offer useful storage or potential for hobby and workspace use.

Orpington, a desirable commuter town within the M25 with many people drawn to the area for the reputable schools and the railway stations that can transport you direct into London in as little as 15 minutes. St. Olaves grammar school for boys is just over a mile away and Darrick Wood schools are within half a mile. Newstead grammar school for girls and Tubbenden junior school are both within 0.2 miles of the house. The town centre has a comprehensive range of shops and facilities including the Walnuts Shopping Centre and Odeon cinema. Sports facilities are also well catered for with the Walnuts Leisure Centre, golf courses, football and rugby clubs all within the area. You will also find larger stores such as Marks and Spencer at the Nugent Retail Park, along with supermarkets and home living stores along the Sevenoaks Way. Shopping centres at Bluewater and Bromley can also be found within 10 miles drive or bus journey.

Local Authority: Bromley
Council Tax Band: F