The Ridge, Orpington, BR6 8AP

Property Reference JD0226

As you walk down The Ridge, it is easy to see why the road is held in high regard by both local residents and those looking to make the move to Orpington.

In terms of situation, The Ridge offers both the convenience of being just 0.37 miles from Orpington Station, as well as an enviable location for sought after Primary and Secondary Schools. 

This freshly decorated four bedroom semi detached home is approached via a paved driveway and an area of front garden which take you onto a detached single garage, side gate to the rear and the main entrance.  

The entrance is positioned to the side where you will find a newly installed composite front door which welcomes you into the generous entrance hall. 

The hallway is tastefully decorated in neutral tones with freshly laid grey carpet which extends into the main reception areas and up the stairs. 

The living room is position to the front, with light being drawn from a half bay window. The well proportioned accommodation and high ceilings give a feeling of space, while the choice of decor gives the room a feeling of tranquility and warmth. 

Adjacent to the living room you will find a downstairs bedroom which could equally become a home office for those working from home or a playroom for children. 

The hallway takes you onto the formal dining room, which can accommodate a large table, ideal for family get-togethers and entertaining friends. The dining room has sliding glazed doors onto the patio and a useful under stairs storage cupboard. 

At the rear of the property you will find the kitchen. The cream shaker style units and newly installed wood effect counter tops give the kitchen a traditional feel while the grey paneling and herringbone design flooring give it a modern twist. As well as new counter tops, the current owners have renewed the sink, electric oven and gas hob as part of recent improvement works. The kitchen has a window above the sink overlooking the rear garden and a door to the side passage and garden. 

As with chalet homes of this era, the bathroom is located on the ground floor with an adjacent separate w.c.  Both the bathroom and the cloakroom have been refurbished, with the bathroom including a new suite, heated towel rail, vanity unit with inset hand basin, non-slip vinyl flooring and fully tiled walls. 

Upstairs you will find the opulent main bedroom to the front with feature bay window, allowing generous amounts of natural light to fill the room. The sophisticated decor, freshly laid carpets and ample amounts of space, make for a wonderfully tranquil room to rest your head. It is worth noting a large eaves cupboard can be accessed from the bedroom, allowing for easy and convenient storage. 

To the rear of the first floor you will find two further bedrooms and a cloakroom. The larger of the two rooms being a double while the other is a generous single that would make a great room for a young child.

The cloakroom has been refurbished to include a new w.c., grey wood paneling, heated towel rail, wash handbasin and vanity unit. The room can be accessed directly from the landing while also having direct access from bedroom four. 

Externally the raised patio gives way to a low maintenance garden which if mainly laid to lawn with flower beds that have been dug over ready for planting. 

The Ridge is located in a favoured enclave of South Orpington, just off Crofton Road. The location proves popular with families given its proximity to amenities and local schools. Within a mile radius you will find Darrick Wood, Tubbenden and Farnborough Primary Schools. While for those with children in secondary education, Darrick Wood Secondary school is located 0.86 miles away and Orpington's selective Grammar Schools Newstead Woods and St Olaves are located 0.47 and 1.08 miles away.

The convenient location of this home means getting around is easy by road and public transport. Orpington Mainline Station is just 0.37 miles away, offering commuters easy access to Cannon Street, London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and London Victoria.

For those traveling by car, Junction 4 of the M25 is located 3.39 miles away, allowing access to the UK's motorway system. While for those wanting to escape to the coast or the countryside for the day, the A21 can be picked up on nearby Farnborough Way

Orpington High Street is located approximately 0.9 of a mile away, where you will find a choice of supermarkets, bars, restaurants, cinema, independent shops, leisure centre and coffee shops. 

Locksbottom, which is home to a number of popular restaurants and eateries is located 1.3 miles from the property. As well as having restaurants to cater for all tastes, there is a selection of shops and two supermarkets. 

EPC Rating E (42) 

Council Tax Band E