Summary - 2 PETERSHAM GARDENS ORPINGTON BR5 2QA
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free terrace with good transport links and renovation potential.
Three bedrooms across two floors, compact but functional layout
This three-bedroom mid-terrace on a quiet Orpington road suits first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors seeking practical space and good transport links. The ground floor offers a front reception and a large kitchen/diner opening toward a small rear garden, while the first floor houses two doubles, a single bedroom and a family bathroom. EPC C indicates reasonable energy performance.
Positioning is a strong selling point: St Mary Cray station is about 0.7 miles away with fast City connections, and a cluster of well-regarded primary and secondary schools is within walking distance. The property is chain free, making a quicker move possible for buyers who want to settle or let out without delay.
Built around the 1930s–40s with traditional solid brick walls, the house presents clear scope for cosmetic updating and targeted improvements (insulation, heating tweaks) to add value and reduce running costs. The kitchen is presented in a modern-traditional style, but the home is overall compact and will suit buyers comfortable with modest room sizes and a small plot.
Be upfront about a few material considerations: the property sits in an area with higher-than-average crime and broader local deprivation indicators, tenure is not confirmed in the paperwork provided, and wall insulation is assumed absent. These points may affect mortgage options, insurance or future refurbishment costs, so factor them into any offer or investment appraisal.
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