Summary - 31 WOODLANDS ROAD ORPINGTON BR6 6EB
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Perfect for commuters with top schools nearby and quick London connections.
Four bedrooms with two reception rooms and garden access
90 ft westerly-facing rear garden with alfresco dining patio
Refurbished kitchen with quartz worktops and modern finishes
Integral garage plus driveway parking for several cars
Potential to extend rear and convert garage (STPP)
EPC rating D; solid brick walls likely lack cavity insulation
Modest internal size (approx. 1,136 sq ft) compared to large plot
Higher council tax band; heating costs may be above average
This four-bedroom detached house on Woodlands Road offers a rare combination of a large 90ft westerly garden and substantial off-street parking, set in a very affluent, low-crime suburb with excellent schools and fast rail links to central London. The ground floor provides two reception rooms and a refurbished kitchen with quartz worktops and direct garden access; upstairs are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The layout suits families wanting easy indoor–outdoor living and scope to modernise further.
Practical strengths include an integral garage, driveway for multiple cars, double glazing installed post-2002, mains gas central heating and fast broadband/mobile signal. There is clear scope (subject to planning) to extend to the rear and convert the garage to create an open-plan kitchen/dining area, which would significantly increase living space and value.
Buyers should note factual limitations: the EPC is rated D and the property is a solid-brick construction likely without cavity wall insulation, so heating costs may be higher than newer builds. Council Tax sits in a higher band and the overall internal footprint is modest at about 1,136 sq ft, so some rooms will feel compact relative to the large garden and plot.
This home is best for families who prioritise school catchments, outdoor space and commute times over having a large internal footprint now. With targeted updates—improving insulation and reconfiguring the ground floor—the property offers strong long-term potential and immediate practical benefits for everyday family life.
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