Gorse Road, Orpington

This unique property with approximately half an acre of land is situated in the semi-rural country lanes between Orpington and Chelsfield, and offers not only a semi-detached house, but also a detached self-contained lodge and comprehensive detached office space.

The house known as No1 Long Barn Cottages is superbly appointed throughout and includes two large reception rooms along with the three bedrooms.
The accommodation includes a double glazed entrance porch that opens to the dining room, which is triple aspect and has oak flooring.
This room is open plan to a double aspect living room with oak flooring and a feature fireplace with open fire.

There is a superb, bespoke fitted kitchen with sleek wall and base units and marble stone work surfaces. It comes complete with integrated appliances including a 5 ring gas hob, oven, combination oven/microwave/warming drawer, fridge, freezer, wine fridge and dish washer. It also has a one and a half bowl sink unit with instant boiling water tap and underfloor heating.

A separate utility room with sink unit and fitted cupboards has plumbing for your washing machine.
You will also find a downstairs WC.

A double glazed conservatory with fitted blinds completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs from the living room lead to the first floor landing which has a built in cupboard and access to the loft space via a hatch with pull down ladder. There are two entrances to the loft space.

Bedroom one is a triple aspect room with views over the surrounding fields and countryside. It has fitted wardrobes (with built-in vanity unit) and carpeting.
Bedroom two is double aspect, has oak flooring and a fitted desk unit.
Bedroom three has fitted wardrobes and carpeting.

The family bathroom is very well appointed and includes a large walk-in shower, separate bath, WC with concealed cistern and vanity unit with wash hand basin. The walls and floor are tiled and there is a heated towel rail.

Outside the house, you also have a detached games room with fully fitted bar and its own WC. It is an ideal party room with built in seating and double glazed doors opening to the gardens. The bar area includes stainless steel sink and preparation area, and glass door fridges.

Situated within the grounds, you also have a detached and totally self-contained lodge. This makes ideal guest accommodation or is perfect as an annexe for family.
Inside it you will find a living area with open plan kitchen which is equipped with integrated oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
There is a double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a shower room with large walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin. The outside has a decked terrace and it has its own heating/hot water via a 'Joule' air source heat pump system. There is a boiler room with WC to the rear of the lodge with its own door from the outside. This serves as a separate WC for office workers.

Also within the grounds, you will find a comprehensive detached office unit which comprises of two spacious office rooms and kitchenette with electric heating and its own 'Sogea' broadband and telephone line system. This is the perfect space from where you can run your own business or work from home with several staff. It could also be used as a large gym/studio.

Entry to the property is via a secure Entryphone system and electric sliding gates off of Skibbs Lane. There is a pedestrian entrance to the front of the house on Gorse Road.
The outside space includes a large parking area immediately in front of the gates, landscaped gardens beside the main house and a large expanse of lawn to the southern perimeter. There is a large metal storage container, security lighting all around, a timber shed and play house.

No1 Lone Barn Cottages can be found on the junction of Gorse Road and Skibbs Lane, in between Orpington and Chelsfield. This semi-rural location affords views over the surrounding farmland and countryside, and yet is under 2 miles from Chelsfield station and just over 2 miles from Orpington station where you have direct, fast services into central London. Junction 4 of the M25 is also just 2.5 miles away.

Local Authority: Bromley
Council Tax Band: E