Summary - 42 RECREATION ROAD BROMLEY BR2 0DZ
2 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful two‑bed home yards from station with a generous private garden.
- Two double bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom
- Two reception rooms with original fireplaces and period detail
- Large, secluded rear garden with powered summerhouse/garden room
- Fitted kitchen, separate utility and handy cellar storage
- EPC shown as E; solid brick walls likely lack modern insulation
- On-street parking only; residents’ permit required (charges apply)
- Medium flood risk; area records very high crime levels
- Presented throughout but offers scope for energy upgrades and updating
A well-preserved Victorian semi-detached cottage set on a popular Shortlands street, this two-bedroom home blends period character with practical living. Both bedrooms have their own en suite facilities — an unusually convenient layout for this size — and the property benefits from two reception rooms with feature fireplaces, a fitted kitchen, separate utility and useful cellar storage.
The rear garden is a standout: secluded, mature and landscaped with two seating areas plus a powered summerhouse/garden room ideal for occasional home working. The house is presented in good decorative order throughout and is only yards from Shortlands station, village shops and local parks, making day-to-day life straightforward for commuters and families.
Notable considerations: the house is older stock (pre-1900) with solid brick walls likely lacking cavity insulation and an EPC shown as E. On-street parking requires a resident permit and the local area records higher-than-average crime; there is also a medium flood risk to be checked. The compact footprint and narrow frontage limit immediate parking and large extension possibilities without planning.
This home will suit a buyer looking for a characterful village location with excellent transport links and a large private garden, who is comfortable with an older property that may benefit from energy upgrades and selective modernisation.
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