Summary - 78 SUTHERLAND AVENUE PETTS WOOD ORPINGTON BR5 1RB
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Large 5-bed detached on a secluded 120ft garden, ideal for families near Petts Wood station.
Five bedrooms plus ground-floor study/bedroom five
Set on a wide, tree-lined road between Petts Wood, Chislehurst and Orpington, this substantial detached home delivers genuine family living space. Five bedrooms, a large open-plan kitchen/diner with utility, and a through lounge with double doors make day-to-day life flexible and bright. The carriage-style driveway provides parking for multiple cars and the rear plot extends to approximately 120ft with two patios and secluded mature landscaping — ideal for family entertaining and play.
Built in the 1930s and offered freehold, the house combines classic period proportions with practical updates: double glazing installed after 2002 and efficient mains gas heating via boiler and radiators. The footprint (about 1,669 sqft) includes generous reception rooms and a ground-floor study/bedroom five, useful for home working or multigenerational needs. Local amenities, outstanding primary schools nearby, and excellent rail links at Petts Wood make this a convenient family choice.
Buyers should note practical considerations honestly: the property’s solid brick walls were built without modern cavity insulation (assumed), so buyers wanting the highest energy efficiency should budget for insulation improvements. Council Tax sits in Band G, reflecting the property’s size and location and adding to ongoing costs. While the house is well presented, the era of construction offers opportunities for sympathetic updating to personalise interiors and improve energy performance.
Overall this is a roomy, well‑configured family home on a large secluded plot in a sought-after suburban setting. It will suit growing families who value space, outdoor privacy and proximity to strong local schools, but who are also comfortable investing to upgrade insulation and reduce running costs.
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