5 bed detached house for sale

Arthur Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent TN16

Detached and generously proportioned five-bedroom home with a large flat garden and huge potential, located on desirable residential street.

On the market for the first time in over 30 years this detached home offers an exciting opportunity for purchasers to put their own stamp on a property on a desirable side road in Biggin Hill, with one of the best gardens around.

Built in the early 1970s, originally as a bungalow and later extended to the loft at the front of the property, the house offers well-proportioned rooms throughout with five bedrooms, a generous dual aspect sitting room with adjoining kitchen and attached garage. There is further potential to extend into the remaining loft space and to the side / rear subject to the necessary planning consents and a buyer’s own investigations.

On the ground floor there are three bedrooms at the front of the property, one which is currently used as an office, a fully tiled bathroom and separate WC. To the rear the bright sitting room features floor to ceiling dual aspect windows overlooking the rear garden, which offers a great sense of privacy and seclusion. The wood panelled kitchen has a breakfast bar and open aspect to the sitting room. On the first floor there are two further bedrooms and a fully tiled shower room.

The garden is a true highlight and even features a palm tree! Mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, the garden extends around 130 feet / 40 metres in length including a patio seating area to the side of the sitting room, which is great place to relax. The driveway at the front of the house has parking for several cars, in addition to lawn and hedging. The garage provides ideal storage and potential.

Well regarded Arthur Road runs between Melrose and Christy Roads in Biggin Hill, ideally located for access to the surrounding countryside and local school. Biggin Hill combines excellent local amenities with the appeal of being surrounded by beautiful countryside. The area offers a modern library, swimming pool, and a recreation ground with a playground and outdoor gym. For everyday shopping, residents have a wide range of stores, including Waitrose, Tesco Express, Co-Op, Pets Corner, Costa, as well as a variety of independent businesses, cafes, and restaurants. Additional local shops can be found at Roundways, at the top of Norheads Lane and Sunningvale Avenue, including a newsagent and a Morrisons Local.
Biggin Hill is well-suited for families, with a variety of schools in the area. Oaklands School, a larger primary, is just around the corner, while smaller
village schools are also nearby. Secondary education is provided by Charles Darwin School.
The nearby towns of Orpington, Bromley, Oxted, and Sevenoaks offer even more amenities and services. Biggin Hill is well-connected by several bus routes to these towns, as well as historic Westerham. For access and commuting to London, stations at Orpington and Hayes (end of the branch line) provide direct train services to Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Victoria, plus access to the Docklands via Lewisham. Trams run to Croydon and Wimbledon from New Addington. Additionally, the property is conveniently located a few miles from three M25 junctions (4,5, and 6), offering excellent access to the wider motorway network.