Summary - LONGLEAT MEWS, 2 2 STAR LANE ORPINGTON BR5 3LJ
1 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Freehold one-bed maisonette with garage and new boiler, close to St Mary Cray station.
Freehold, chain-free one-bedroom maisonette, c.770 sq ft
This chain-free, freehold one-bedroom maisonette offers a practical, low-maintenance home or an accessible step onto the property ladder. At about 770 sq ft across a multi-storey layout, it includes an integral garage with internal access — a rare convenience that also provides useful storage if you don’t need covered parking. The property benefits from a newly fitted boiler, double glazing and a modern kitchen, making it comfortable to move into immediately.
Commuters will value the short walk to St Mary Cray station with fast connections into central London, plus easy road access to the M20 and M25. Local amenities, shops and leisure facilities are within walking distance and broadband and mobile signals are strong, suitable for remote working and streaming.
Be upfront about location realities: the area records very high crime and sits in a more deprived ward, which may concern some buyers. The building is an older mid-terrace constructed before 1900 with solid brick walls and presumed lack of cavity insulation — further insulation works could be needed for long-term energy savings. The plot is very small and the private garden is modest.
There is a communal courtyard shared between eight properties; the owner reports a resident-run company and a building-insurance maintenance charge (currently £30 pcm for owners living in, £50 pcm for rental) and a stated service charge of £360 (below average). Council Tax is Band B (relatively cheap). Overall this is a straightforward, well-located single-bedroom home best suited to first-time buyers or downsizers who prioritise transport links, a garage and a move-in-ready interior over large outdoor space or a low-crime neighbourhood.
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