Summary - 35 OAKDENE ROAD ORPINGTON BR5 2AJ
4 bed 4 bath Detached
Renovated four-bedroom detached with heated pool, versatile outbuilding and secure gated driveway.
Detached four-bedroom house with large plot and ample parking
Heated fibreglass pool with remote cover and retractable doors
Converted garage/pool room with bar, sauna and shower facilities
New roof, new boiler and full-house K Rend render recently installed
Whole-house water softeners and energy-saving LED lighting throughout
Close to St Mary Cray station and top-performing local schools
High local crime and deprived area classification — check insurance
Double glazing pre-2002; verify thermal performance and warranties
A substantial four-bedroom detached house on a large plot, recently renovated with attention to energy efficiency and roof/boiler replacements. Living space includes a long dual-aspect open-plan lounge/diner, a separate reception room, and a kitchen with quartz worktops — suitable for family life, entertaining, or multigenerational use. The principal bedroom has an en suite and fitted wardrobes; three further bedrooms and modern family bathroom complete the upstairs.
Outdoor living is a standout: a heated, low‑maintenance fibreglass pool with remote-controlled cover and retractable doors allows year-round use. The rear garden hosts a versatile converted garage/pool room with bar, sauna and shower facilities — useful as guest accommodation, home office, or leisure suite. Electric private entrance gates and a paved driveway provide secure, off-street parking; an integral garage/pool room remains adaptable.
Recent improvements include a new roof, new boiler, whole-house K Rend render, LED lighting, loft insulation and stated cavity wall insulation. Practical extras include whole-house water softeners and modern pool chlorination/automatic pH system. Good broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working and streaming.
Notable drawbacks: the property sits in a high-crime, deprived area classification which may concern some buyers and insurers. Double glazing was installed before 2002 and may be less efficient than modern units. While renovated, parts of the house are older (constructed 1930–49) and prospective buyers should verify the extent and warranties of recent work. Local classification indicates terraces and flats nearby and a hard-pressed ethnic mix in the wider area, which may affect resale preferences for some buyers.
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