Sold STC Detached

Summer Cottage

ORCHARD ROAD, ORPINGTON, PRATTS BOTTOM, GREATER LONDON BR6 7NS

5 beds 3 baths 2,626 sq ft Listed 5 Jun 2023 (-1104d)

£1,400,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

244 m²

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£1,365,000 Dec 2023

Price per m²

£5,738/m²

Local average

£882,475 (+58.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,711 of 33,755)

Street crime

11 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 5 Double Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached House
  • 2900sqft, Immaculately Presented
  • 140' Landscaped Rear Garden
  • Behind Gates, Private Road

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

** Thomas Brown Estates are delighted to offer this immaculately presented, 2900sqft five double bedroom three bathroom executive detached property, set on a large plot behind gates on the ever sought after Orchard Road, a private road located in the wonderful village of Pratts Bottom. The property comprises: impressive 25'7 entrance hall, lounge with double doors to the dining room, family room, modern fitted kitchen, study, utility room and a WC to the ground floor. To the first floor is a large landing providing access to five double bedrooms, two with ensuites and the family bathroom. Externally there is an 'in and out' driveway behind gates for numerous vehicles, wonderful secluded 140' landscaped rear garden perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining and an integral garage. The property is well located for many sought after schools, Chelsfield Station is a short drive away and local shopping facilities which can be found in Green Street Green, Sevenoaks, Chelsfield and Orpington Town Centre. Please call Thomas Brown Estates in Orpington to arrange an appointment to view to fully appreciate the quality of location, plot size and quality of specification on offer that is rarely found in the local area. 

FRONT Block paved driveway for numerous vehicles, two gates (one electric), covered entrance, mature hedges. 

ENTRANCE HALL 25' 07" x 10' 03" (7.8m x 3.12m) Door to front, under stairs storage cupboard, Amtico flooring, two radiators. 

LOUNGE 23' 07" x 13' 04" (7.19m x 4.06m) Fireplace, double doors to dining room, double glazed window to front, two double glazed windows to side, Amtico flooring, two radiators. 

KITCHEN 16' 10" x 11' 06" (5.13m x 3.51m) Range of matching wall and base units with granite worktops over, one and a half stainless steel sink, integrated dishwasher, integrated wine cooler, space for Range style cooker, space for American fridge/freezer, double glazed French doors to rear, double glazed window to rear, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

DINING ROOM 15' 01" x 13' 10" (4.6m x 4.22m) Double glazed French doors to rear, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

FAMILY ROOM 14' 05" x 14' 02" (4.39m x 4.32m) (measured at maximum) Double glazed window to side, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

STUDY 9' 06" x 8' 09" (2.9m x 2.67m) Double glazed window to front, Amtico flooring, radiator. 

UTILITY ROOM 10' 07" x 5' 04" (3.23m x 1.63m) Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, sink and drainer, space for washing machine, space for dryer, double glazed door to rear, double glazed window to side, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

CLOAKROOM Low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled walls, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

STAIRS Carpet. 

LANDING Storage cupboard, Amtico flooring. 

BEDROOM 1 16' 01" x 13' 10" (4.9m x 4.22m) (measurement not including wardrobes) Fitted wardrobes, double glazed window to rear, carpet, radiator.  

EN-SUITE Low level WC, his and hers wash hand basin in vanity unit, corner bath with shower attachment, double shower, bidet, opaque double glazed window to side, tiled walls, laminate flooring, heated towel rail. 

BEDROOM 2 15' 04" x 12' 07" (4.67m x 3.84m) (measurement not including wardrobe) Fitted wardrobe, two double glazed windows to rear, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

EN-SUITE Low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, bath with shower attachment, shower, opaque double glazed window to side, tiled walls, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

BEDROOM 3 13' 03" x 12' 0" (4.04m x 3.66m) Double glazed window to front, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

BEDROOM 4 12' 0" x 9' 11" (3.66m x 3.02m) Double glazed window to front, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

BEDROOM 5 12' 0" x 9' 07" (3.66m x 2.92m) Double glazed window to front, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

BATHROOM Low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, bath with shower attachment, shower, opaque double glazed window to side, tiled walls, Amtico flooring, radiator.  

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:  

GARDEN 140' 0" (42.67m) Patio area, decked area, laid to lawn, mature hedges. 

INTEGRAL GARAGE 18' 11" x 9' 10" (5.77m x 3m) Electric up and over door, door to rear, power and light. 

OFF STREET PARKING  

DOUBLE GLAZING  

CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM  

FREEHOLD  

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G **  

Listed by

Orpington

Thomas Brown Estate Agents

Reference: 135720500

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Summer Cottage, Orchard Road, Pratts Bottom, ORPINGTON 71 77 244 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

950% since 1995

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/12/2023 (2 years ago) £1,365,000 +56%
Sold 19/04/2010 (16 years ago) £875,000 +21.2%
Sold 10/06/2002 (24 years ago) £722,000 +140.7%
Sold 27/04/2001 (25 years ago) £300,000 +1.7%
Sold 26/05/2000 (26 years ago) £295,000 +126.9%
Sold 29/09/1995 (30 years ago) £130,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
TWO WAYS ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NT £1,375,000 05/12/2025 Detached
11 TURNPIKE DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7SJ £586,970 18/11/2025 Detached
IVYDENE STONEHOUSE ROAD, HALSTEAD, SEVENOAKS, KENT, TN14 7HW £725,000 07/12/2023 Detached
2 RUNCIMAN CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7SZ £700,000 02/06/2023 Detached
2 TURNPIKE DRIVE, ORPINGTON, SEVENOAKS, KENT, BR6 7SJ £587,000 06/04/2023 Detached
Same street SLOPES ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS £865,500 27/01/2023 Detached
9 BROKE FARM DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7SH £695,000 05/12/2022 Detached
4 TURNPIKE DRIVE, ORPINGTON, SEVENOAKS, KENT, BR6 7SJ £646,000 14/11/2022 Detached
FAIRWAY RUSHMORE HILL, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NQ £1,360,000 31/10/2022 Detached
Same street WHITE THORN ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS £1,420,000 20/10/2022 Detached
MARSTON STONEHOUSE ROAD, HALSTEAD, SEVENOAKS, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, TN14 7HW £1,025,000 27/07/2022 Detached
PENRHYN STONEHOUSE ROAD, HALSTEAD, SEVENOAKS, KENT, TN14 7HW £1,300,000 20/06/2022 Detached
THE PATCH RUSHMORE HILL, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NQ £1,110,000 17/06/2022 Detached
1 ST BENJAMINS DRIVE, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7UX £950,000 05/05/2022 Detached
DENVION RUSHMORE HILL, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NQ £600,000 24/09/2021 Detached
Same street TREKAREN ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS £1,050,000 16/09/2021 Detached
2 TURNPIKE DRIVE, ORPINGTON, SEVENOAKS, KENT, BR6 7SJ £522,500 17/06/2021 Detached
2 BROKE FARM DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7SH £616,000 16/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £1,111,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £853,231 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -32.7%
10y growth 37.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bromley. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 15.2%
10y (index) 24.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bromley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,506/mo
Realistic £1,673/mo
Optimistic £1,840/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bromley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Orchard Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hail & Ride Pratts Bottom / Orchard Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Pratts Bottom / Sevenoaks Road 0.1 miles
Train station Knockholt 0.8 miles
Train station Chelsfield 1.0 miles
Shop Langford Rae Van Bergen 1.0 miles
Shop Gents 1.0 miles
Hospital Chelsfield Park Hospital 1.3 miles
Hospital Sloane Hospital 6.8 miles
University University of Greenwich 9.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Vehicle crime 3
Violence and sexual offences 3
Other theft 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 11

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Pratts Bottom Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Green Street Green Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 11 Sep 2024
The Highway Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 16 Apr 2015
Chelsfield Primary School Primary 1.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Halstead Community Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jan 2020

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.12%
Max investor price (0.8%) £209,125
Target investor price (1%) £167,300
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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