# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (BR6 7NS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | SUMMER COTTAGE, ORCHARD ROAD, ORPINGTON, PRATTS BOTTOM, GREATER LONDON BR6 7NS | | Price | £1,400,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 244 m² | | Last sold | £1,365,000 Dec 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 26/05/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £1,256/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5600-0731-0822-2123-3523) ## 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** ****   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579352) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579383) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579395) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579403) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579413) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579431) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135720500/579436) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/135720500/579439) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/135720500/579442) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | SUMMER COTTAGE ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS | £1,365,000 | 13/12/2023 | Detached | | SUMMER COTTAGE ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS | £875,000 | 19/04/2010 | Detached | | SUMMER COTTAGE ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS | £722,000 | 10/06/2002 | Detached | | SUMMER COTTAGE ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS | £300,000 | 27/04/2001 | Detached | | SUMMER COTTAGE ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS | £295,000 | 26/05/2000 | Detached | | SUMMER COTTAGE ORCHARD ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR6 7NS | £130,000 | 29/09/1995 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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 | **Street average:** £1,111,833 (3 sales) **Area average:** £896,921 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £882,475 (35 Detached, BR6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +58.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,506/mo - **Realistic:** £1,673/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,840/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.12% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £209,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £167,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,738/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -34.2% - **10y growth:** 19.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bromley; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 15.2% - **10y growth (index):** 24.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)