Sold STC Detached

17 ATHELSTAN WAY

ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR5 2QX

4 beds 2 baths 115 m² Listed 16 Aug 2021 (-1800d)

£725,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BR5 2QX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 ATHELSTAN WAY, ORPINGTON, GREATER LONDON BR5 2QX |
| Price | £725,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £720,000 Nov 2021 |

## Description

**** **** Thomas Brown Estates are delighted to offer this very well presented, four bedroom two bathroom executive detached house, being offered to the market with no forward chain, boasting one of the larger plots on the ever sought after Walsingham Gate development. Positioned to the rear of the development, the property already has a large floor space but STPP there is potential to convert the double garage, extend above the garage and/or extend to the rear. The accommodation on offer comprises: entrance hallway, modern fitted kitchen/diner, lounge that leads to the conservatory, study, utility room, WC and integral double garage to the ground floor. To the first floor are four bedrooms, en-suite to the master bedroom and family bathroom with separate bath and shower cubicle. Externally there is a sizeable, secluded garden situated to the rear of the property perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining and parking for numerous vehicles to the front. Internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the location and size of accommodation on offer. Please call Thomas Brown Estate Agents in Orpington to arrange a viewing.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Double glazed opaque composite door to front, understairs storage cupboard, laminate flooring, covered radiator.

**LOUNGE** **16' 7" x 13' 9" (5.05m x 4.19m)** Double glazed window and double glazed French doors to conservatory, carpet, two radiators.

**KITCHEN/DINER** **17' 11" x 17' 2" (5.46m x 5.23m) (measured at maximum)** Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, integrated oven and grill, integrated 5 ring gas hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated microwave, space and plumbing for American fridge/freezer, double glazed window to side, double glazed sliding door and double glazed window to rear, tiled flooring, two radiators.

**CONSERVATORY** **15' 3" x 12' 1" (4.65m x 3.68m)** Brick base, double glazed windows to three sides, double glazed French door to side, underfloor heating, electrically operated and remotely controlled Sanderson blinds.

**STUDY** **9' 6" x 8' 0" (2.9m x 2.44m) (measured at maximum)** Double glazed window to front, laminate flooring, radiator.

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **** Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, double glazed door to side, tiled flooring, radiator.

**CLOAKROOM** **** Low level WC, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, laminate flooring, radiator.

**STAIRS** **TO** **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** Airing cupboard, bespoke glass balustrade, double glazed window to front, carpet, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **1** **12' 8" x 11' 4" (3.86m x 3.45m) (measured to front of wardrobes)** Built in wardrobes, double glazed window to rear, carpet, radiator.

**EN-SUITE** **** Low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, walk-in shower, double glazed opaque window to front and side, Amtico flooring, heated towel rail.

**BEDROOM** **2** **12' 10" x 9' 11" (3.91m x 3.02m) (measured to front of wardrobe)** Built in wardrobe, double glazed window to rear, carpet, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **3** **11' 5" x 9' 2" (3.48m x 2.79m) (measured at maximum)** Double glazed window to rear, laminate flooring, radiator.

**BEDROOM** **4** **9' 10" x 8' 10" (3m x 2.69m) (measured at maximum)** Double glazed window to front, carpet, radiator.

**BATHROOM** **** Low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment, shower cubicle, double glazed opaque window to front, tiled walls, Amtico flooring, heated towel rail.

**OTHER** **BENEFITS** **INCLUDE:** ****

**GARDEN** **65' 0" x 50' 0" (19.81m x 15.24m)** Large patio, decked seating area, laid to lawn, mature shrubs, pond, side access.

**INTEGRAL** **DOUBLE** **GARAGE** **17' 6" x 16' 10" (5.33m x 5.13m)** Two electric roller blind garage doors, door to side, power and light.

**OFF** **STREET** **PARKING** **** Drive for multiple vehicles, low maintenance garden, mature flowerbeds.

**DOUBLE** **GLAZING** ****

**GAS** **CENTRAL** **HEATING** **SYSTEM** ****

**NO** **FORWARD** **CHAIN** ****

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/112022723/1294725) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/112022723/1294727) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 ATHELSTAN WAY, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2QX | £720,000 | 24/11/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 41 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH | £775,000 | 17/04/2025 | Detached |
| 46 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH | £710,000 | 05/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH | £646,992 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| 54 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH | £620,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £687,998 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £804,231 (13 Detached, BR5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,508/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,675/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,843/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer South East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,795/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £209,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £167,500

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.3%
- **10y growth:** 93.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bromley; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 24%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

115 m²

Last sold

£720,000 Nov 2021

Local average

£804,231 (-9.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,777 of 33,755)

Street crime

251 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Executive Detached House
Sought After Walsingham Gate Development
Potential to Extend (STPP)
No Forward Chain

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** Thomas Brown Estates are delighted to offer this very well presented, four bedroom two bathroom executive detached house, being offered to the market with no forward chain, boasting one of the larger plots on the ever sought after Walsingham Gate development. Positioned to the rear of the development, the property already has a large floor space but STPP there is potential to convert the double garage, extend above the garage and/or extend to the rear. The accommodation on offer comprises: entrance hallway, modern fitted kitchen/diner, lounge that leads to the conservatory, study, utility room, WC and integral double garage to the ground floor. To the first floor are four bedrooms, en-suite to the master bedroom and family bathroom with separate bath and shower cubicle. Externally there is a sizeable, secluded garden situated to the rear of the property perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining and parking for numerous vehicles to the front. Internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the location and size of accommodation on offer. Please call Thomas Brown Estate Agents in Orpington to arrange a viewing.

ENTRANCE HALL Double glazed opaque composite door to front, understairs storage cupboard, laminate flooring, covered radiator.

LOUNGE 16' 7" x 13' 9" (5.05m x 4.19m) Double glazed window and double glazed French doors to conservatory, carpet, two radiators.

KITCHEN/DINER 17' 11" x 17' 2" (5.46m x 5.23m) (measured at maximum) Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, integrated oven and grill, integrated 5 ring gas hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated microwave, space and plumbing for American fridge/freezer, double glazed window to side, double glazed sliding door and double glazed window to rear, tiled flooring, two radiators.

CONSERVATORY 15' 3" x 12' 1" (4.65m x 3.68m) Brick base, double glazed windows to three sides, double glazed French door to side, underfloor heating, electrically operated and remotely controlled Sanderson blinds.

STUDY 9' 6" x 8' 0" (2.9m x 2.44m) (measured at maximum) Double glazed window to front, laminate flooring, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM Range of matching wall and base units with worktops over, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, double glazed door to side, tiled flooring, radiator.

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

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Airing cupboard, bespoke glass balustrade, double glazed window to front, carpet, radiator.

BEDROOM 1 12' 8" x 11' 4" (3.86m x 3.45m) (measured to front of wardrobes) Built in wardrobes, double glazed window to rear, carpet, radiator.

EN-SUITE Low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, walk-in shower, double glazed opaque window to front and side, Amtico flooring, heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2 12' 10" x 9' 11" (3.91m x 3.02m) (measured to front of wardrobe) Built in wardrobe, double glazed window to rear, carpet, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 11' 5" x 9' 2" (3.48m x 2.79m) (measured at maximum) Double glazed window to rear, laminate flooring, radiator.

BEDROOM 4 9' 10" x 8' 10" (3m x 2.69m) (measured at maximum) Double glazed window to front, carpet, radiator.

BATHROOM Low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment, shower cubicle, double glazed opaque window to front, tiled walls, Amtico flooring, heated towel rail.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

GARDEN 65' 0" x 50' 0" (19.81m x 15.24m) Large patio, decked seating area, laid to lawn, mature shrubs, pond, side access.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 17' 6" x 16' 10" (5.33m x 5.13m) Two electric roller blind garage doors, door to side, power and light.

OFF STREET PARKING Drive for multiple vehicles, low maintenance garden, mature flowerbeds.

DOUBLE GLAZING

GAS CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM

NO FORWARD CHAIN **

Listed by

Orpington

Thomas Brown Estate Agents

Reference: 112022723

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/11/2021 (4 years ago)	£720,000	—

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
41 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH	£775,000	17/04/2025	Detached
46 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH	£710,000	05/09/2022	Detached
4 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH	£646,992	30/08/2022	Detached
54 SPRING SHAW ROAD, ORPINGTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR5 2RH	£620,000	01/07/2022	Detached

Area average: £687,998 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.3%

10y growth 93.8%

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

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 14.6%

10y (index) 24%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,508/mo

Realistic £1,675/mo

Optimistic £1,843/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bromley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer South East London: £1,795/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cotmandene Crescent	0.1 miles
Shop	BR Ink	0.1 miles
Shop	Beautiful Nails	0.2 miles
Train station	St Mary Cray	0.8 miles
Train station	Petts Wood	1.7 miles
University	University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus	3.0 miles
Hospital	Chelsfield Park Hospital	3.5 miles
Hospital	Sloane Hospital	4.6 miles
University	University of Greenwich	7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	75
Anti-social behaviour	63
Shoplifting	35
Vehicle crime	23
Public order	17
Other theft	9
Robbery	9
Burglary	7
Drugs	7
Other crime	5
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	251

Within 1 mile during May 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
Midfield Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 6 Dec 2017
Gray's Farm Primary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2016
Leesons Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2023
Kemnal Technology College	Secondary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%

Max investor price (0.8%) £209,375

Target investor price (1%) £167,500

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).