5 bed detached house for sale

Ravenshill, Chislehurst BR7

Offered to the market for the first time in more than half a century, this much-loved family home presents a rare opportunity to create your dream residence in a highly sought-after location. Set on a generous plot, the property has been in the same family for over 50 years and now awaits a new chapter.

The house offers spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors including a wonderful 30ft living room with large glass doors out to the garden. Glass internal folding doors open into a separate dining room with a large bay window with window seat. The retro wooden kitchen enjoys views over the garden with a door out to a utility room to the side with a doors out to the front and the rear. There is a WC off the hall. There are five generous bedrooms upstairs along with a family bathroom.

Outside, the mature garden offers plenty of space for family life and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a small patio out from the house and is surrounded by mature trees offering complete privacy. There is a large drive to the front leading to two garages giving ample off street parking.

This is a home filled with history, warmth, and potential – perfect for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a substantial family property in a desirable area. While the property would benefit from modernisation, it retains a wealth of original character and provides an excellent foundation for refurbishment or extension (subject to planning permission).

Situation

The wonderful, charming village of Chislehurst is within a short distance – under a mile to either the High Street or Royal Parade – and has an excellent range of popular shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as a number of public houses. Chislehurst Station is about a third of a mile away and has trains to the West End and City of London with journeys times to London Bridge from twenty minutes. There are many excellent schools in the area, in both the state and private sectors including grammar schools in Orpington, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, local primary schools and private schools such as Bromley High, Eltham College and Sevenoaks School.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-61644