The Glen, Farnborough Park, Orpington, Kent, BR6
By jdm
£ 1,850,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
jdm says ..
An attractive, CHAIN FREE, home in the heart of prestigious Farnborough Park. Coming to the market for the first time in over 50 years the property offers an opportunity to create a stunning family home.
Property Oracle says ..
This property in Farnborough Park, Orpington presents a compelling combination of location and space, but potential buyers should be prepared for modernization. The house is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom property boasting considerable living space and a substantial garden. Its architectural style suggests character and charm, while the internal photos reveal a layout that is suitable for a family. However, the décor and fixtures appear somewhat dated and would likely benefit from refurbishment to meet contemporary standards and to maximize its value.
The location is a key selling point, given its proximity to well-regarded schools and various Southeastern train stations. This makes it particularly attractive to families and those commuting to London. The garden provides a significant amount of outdoor space, a rare find in suburban London, that would require some landscaping work to achieve optimum aesthetic value. Further research into comparable property sales in the immediate vicinity would provide a more accurate market assessment of this property. While the price seems reasonable at first glance, prospective buyers should factor in the cost of modernization and compare this value to any possible comparative evidence. Overall, the house offers a solid foundation with potential for significant enhancement.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 2,295.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 1,230,120.00 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 4,590.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.56 %Increased by 6.05 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.22 KM |
| Darrick Wood School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.22 KM |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Academy Converter | 1.22 KM | |
| Tlc The Learning Centre | Other Independent Special School | Good | 1.58 KM |
| Trinity Church Of England Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.58 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mere Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Willow Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lantern Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.04 KM |
| Bickley | 5063 | BKL | 3.49 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 3.87 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 3.97 KM |
| Hayes | 5050 | HYS | 4.89 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen, Farnborough Park, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 1,750,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Glen, Orpington, BR6 8LR | £ 3,000,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Glen, Farnborough Park, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 3,000,000 | BUY | 9 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Glen, Farnborough Park, Kent | £ 3,150,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| The Glen, Farnborough Park, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 2,250,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 The Glen | £ 1,350,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 24 The Glen | £ 1,845,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 2 The Glen | £ 3,250,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 14 The Glen | £ 1,000,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 22 The Glen | £ 632,500 | 0.01 KM |