Summary - 255 POVEREST ROAD, ORPINGTON BR5 1GY
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Well-located home with large garden and excellent school links.
- Approximately 2,148 sq ft of versatile family accommodation
- Four bedrooms; principal with bay window, second bedroom has en-suite
- Three reception rooms plus conservatory opening to large private garden
- Integrated garage and driveway parking for multiple cars
- Excellent rail links to central London; close to top-rated schools
- Large mature garden with paved patio and entertainment area
- EPC band E; partial wall insulation — may need energy upgrades
- Property from late 1970s–early 1980s and may require modernization
A spacious four-bedroom detached house offering approximately 2,148 sq ft of flexible family living in a well-connected Orpington neighbourhood. Multiple reception rooms, a conservatory and a large mature rear garden create comfortable day-to-day living and genuine space for entertaining or play.
The layout suits families: a principal bedroom with a bay window, a second double with an en-suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Ground-floor living includes a formal dining room, a separate bar/games room, living room and a conservatory that opens onto the private paved patio and landscaped garden.
Practical features include an integrated garage, driveway parking, a separate utility and downstairs WC. Transport links are strong — Petts Wood, Orpington and St Mary Cray stations are nearby — and the area has several highly regarded schools, making this property appealing for school-age families.
Buyers should note the property dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s and shows signs it may benefit from updating. The EPC rating is E and wall insulation is partial/assumed, which could mean improvement costs. Council tax is above average. These are straightforward trade-offs for a large, well-located detached home with significant garden and flexible living space.
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