5 bed detached house for sale

Rushmore Hill, Pratts Bottom, Orpington BR6

Description

An impressive Grade II listed property, with a wealth of period charm, seamlessly blending its origins as a 15th-century farmhouse with elegant Georgian and Victorian additions. To the northern end, there is a Georgian-style extension with a magnificent drawing room enjoying high ceilings, Venetian-style sash windows, an exquisite Italian marble fireplace and refined decorative detailing. The heart of the home retains its historic charm, featuring an inviting snug with period fireplace, adjacent study and an elegant ?Arts and Crafts' style reading room boasting traditional oak woodwork, monks' benches and a Delft-tiled fireplace.

To the south lies a characterful kitchen/dining area with authentic terracotta tiles and timber beams, providing a warm, rustic atmosphere. An 18th-century brick-and-flint building at the rear of the property connects to the main residence via a central music/activity room, leading onward to a versatile office, guest cloakroom, and cellar. Historically, this cellar, along with the office space above, was a shepherd's house, with the cellar likely serving as a cheese store. Thought to date from the 1700s, the office is heated via the main central heating system and features a fireplace and is ideal for home working, enhanced by a fast fibre broadband connection. The property also benefits from gas central heating, powered by a Worcester Bosch boiler with an annual service plan, and includes a hot water cylinder located in the first-floor bathroom.

To the first floor, there are five bedrooms, accessed via two separate staircases, the family bathroom and separate WC. The spacious principal suite commands wonderful west-facing countryside views and benefits from a generous en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and twin wash hand basins. The family bathroom has suite comprising bath, separate shower cubicle and basin. A staircase leads up to the additional attic space, charmingly known as the ?apple loft', ideal for children's play or storage.

Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens are tiered and secluded, primarily laid to lawn and framed by mature trees and shrubbery, offering tranquil outdoor enjoyment. Parking for several vehicles is provided both to the sides and front of the house. Benefitting from no onward chain, this property represents a rare opportunity to secure a distinguished home that combines historical elegance with contemporary practicality and outstanding connectivity.

Council Tax Band H -?£4,084.92 (2025/26).