Summary - Briarswood Way, Orpington BR6 6LU
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Family-focused location near top schools and fast trains.
- Four bedrooms with en suite to master
- Three reception rooms, plus separate dining area
- Double garage and ample off-street parking
- Close to Newstead Wood and St Olave’s grammar schools
- Easy access to Orpington and Chelsfield mainline stations
- Built 1976–82; likely needs modernisation and energy upgrades
- Double glazing present but installation date unknown
- Council tax band is expensive
Set on a sizable plot in a very low-crime, affluent area, this four-bedroom detached house is arranged over two floors and suits growing families who value schools and commuting links. The property offers three reception rooms, a generous lounge and dining room, plus a third reception ideal for a home office or playroom. The master bedroom includes an en suite shower room; a family bathroom and ground-floor cloakroom complete the accommodation.
Practical benefits include a double garage, ample off-street parking and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal — useful for remote working and busy family life. The location is a real strength: easy access to Orpington and Chelsfield mainline stations and within the catchment for highly rated schools including Newstead Wood and St Olave’s.
The house was built around 1976–82 and has double glazing (install date unknown) and partial cavity wall insulation. Buyers should factor in likely modernisation costs — cosmetic updating and potential improvements to insulation or services may be needed to meet current standards. Council tax is described as expensive.
Overall this is a family-friendly home in a desirable neighbourhood with strong schooling and transport links. It suits a buyer seeking space and location, and who’s prepared to invest in updating to personalise the house and improve energy performance.
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