4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Kingsway, Petts Wood, Orpington BR5

Agent Reference JD0226

A handsome and substantial four-bedroom semi-detached period home, positioned on one of Petts Wood’s most prestigious, tree-lined roads, offering a rare combination of character, space and future potential.

The property retains many original period features and its original layout, giving it a sense of timeless elegance and charm that is increasingly hard to find. High ceilings, generous room proportions and traditional detailing create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout, while also providing an excellent canvas for new owners to make their own mark.

The accommodation is well balanced, with two spacious reception rooms ideal for both family living and entertaining, kitchen/ breakfast room, downstairs cloakroom and four well-proportioned bedrooms arranged over the upper floor. There is significant scope for future extension (subject to the usual planning consents), allowing a purchaser to further enhance and personalise the home to suit their needs.

Set back from the road with a walled garden to the front, a recently renovated Indian sandstone driveway takes you onto the entrance and gated access to the rear and garage.

Beyond the double glazed porch, you enter a sizeable entrance hall which is decorated in neutral tones to compliment the solid wood floor and large stained glass window which sits above the stairs showering the hallway with natural light.

The hallway gives way to the principle living accommodation, as well as the guest cloakroom where you will also find a useful utility area with plumbing for a washing machine.

To the front of the home you will find the warm and inviting sitting room, an ideal spot in which to unwind and relax with family.

Adjacent to the living room lies the formal dining room, the proportions of the room allowing for a large dining table in which to seat extended family and guests. Glazed doors sit alongside two large windows giving access and views out over the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room is convenient positioned next the to the dining room. The wooden beams and timeless solid wood shaker style units give an almost country kitchen feel to the space while integrated appliances and modern conveniences bring practically. The room enjoys a sunny dual aspect with two windows to the rear and a further window to the side. There is also the benefit of direct access onto the patio and garden via a stable door.

The ornate original staircase takes you past a large stained glass double glazed window which mirrors the original leaded window.

The semi-galleried landing opens onto four bedrooms and the family bathroom. To the front you enter the principle bedroom which measures an impressive 15ft by13ft allowing ample space for large bedroom furniture and a seating area next to the window. Wardrobes have been fitted either side of the chimney breast.

To the rear, taking position over the dining room, it another grand double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and views out over the garden.

Two further bedrooms sit at at the rear and front of the home, both capable of accommodating a small double bed with fitted storage space.

The bedrooms are served by the family bathroom which features a three piece white suite, partially tiled walls, vanity unit and an electric power shower over the bath.

One of the standout features is the exceptional rear garden, extending to approximately 125 feet and enjoying a southerly aspect. This mature and private outdoor space is perfect for families, keen gardeners or those who enjoy outdoor entertaining, with plenty of room for play, relaxation and potential landscaping.

To the rear of the property is a garage which is accessible from both the garden and driveway. Already featuring a number of windows into the garden, new owners may like to convert the space into an external home gym, office or studio, making it ideal addition to modern lifes and home working.

Kingsway is located 0.4 miles from Station Square where you will find a host of shops, favoured restaurants, bars, supermarket and Petts Wood Station.

Petts Wood Station offers commuters and day-trippers services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street, London Victoria and out to Sevenoaks and beyond.

The area serves to be an ideal location from which to bring up a family, with lots of green open spaces & woodland walks to explore and leisure facilities to keep children active.

For those with young children, it is worth noting that Ofsted Outstanding Crofton Junior School is located 0.55 miles from the property (as the crow flies) with Poverest, Perry Hall and St James Roman Catholic School all with a 1 mile radius.

For those with children approaching secondary education, Orpington's Grammar Schools Newstead Woods and St Olaves are located 2.4 miles and 2.8 miles away by road.