Property history of 1, Rookery Cottages, Rookery Road, Downe, Orpington BR6 7JG, 11th Jul 2006

Dating back to the 1860’s and originally forming part of the Rookery Estate this attractive brick and flint cottage became home to the chauffeur and his family. The house was divided from the estate in 1965 and over the years has been the subject of enlargement and considerable improvement. Having been recently extended to provide a further stunning family room this character home now manages to blend its character and period features with contemporary fittings and design to provide a most comfortable and individual home on an impressive plot in this highly sought after semi-rural village. Presented, in our opinion, in excellent decorative order throughout the property which benefits from gas central heating and double glazing, must be seen internally to be fully appreciated.

The historic village of Downe which is most commonly associated with Charles Darwin and Down House, currently under consideration for World Heritage Site status, is surrounded by open green belt countryside and is particularly favoured by those taking part in outdoor activities, especially equestrian pursuits. The village provides two public houses, restaurant, tearooms and is serviced by the 146 and R8 buses, which give access to central Bromley, Orpington & Biggin Hill respectively. The mainline railway station at Orpington is approximately 3 miles distant with
Hayes railway station being approximately 3.5 miles distant. Junction 4 of the M25 is approximately 4.5 miles distant with Bromley town centre being a little over 5 miles away.