Summary - 44 GREAT THRIFT PETTS WOOD ORPINGTON BR5 1NG
3 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Large plot, scope to extend — ideal for families seeking space near top schools.
Spacious extended three-bedroom semi-detached with versatile layout
Large private rear garden with mature shrubs and patio
Driveway plus attached garage providing ample off-street parking
Potential to extend further (STPP) to increase living space and value
Double glazing; mains gas boiler and radiators installed
Built 1930–49; cavity walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrades likely
Requires cosmetic modernisation throughout to meet contemporary standards
Council tax quite expensive; recorded local crime above average
Set on a large plot in Petts Wood East, this extended three-bedroom semi-detached home offers generously proportioned rooms, good storage and a private rear garden. The layout includes a front reception, dining room, lounge with French doors to the garden, a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, utility area, study (currently used as a bedroom), ground-floor shower room and an attached garage with internal access. Two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a four-piece family bathroom occupy the first floor.
The property will appeal to families seeking space near excellent schools and fast rail services into central London. The plot and existing footprint provide clear potential to update and extend (subject to planning permission), allowing buyers to add value and tailor the home to modern living. Double glazing and mains gas central heating are already in place.
Buyers should note material practical points: the house dates from the 1930–49 period with cavity walls assumed to lack insulation, so energy improvements are likely needed. The property is offered as a sizeable blank canvas—cosmetic and some modernisation work will be required to bring it to a contemporary finish. Council tax is reported as quite expensive and local crime levels are above average, which may factor into budget and suitability decisions.
Petts Wood’s village amenities, cafes and extensive woodland are within easy reach, and the location combines suburban tranquility with good commuter links. This house suits a family or buyer looking for a substantial home with extension/refurbishment potential in a prestigious part of Petts Wood.
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