# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 115 m² | | Last sold | £720,000 Nov 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 10/12/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9349-2819-7124-9295-3185) ## 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** ****   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294689) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294690) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294691) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294693) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294696) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294697) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294699) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294701) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294703) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294705) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294707) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294709) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294711) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294713) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294715) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294717) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294719) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294721) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/112022723/1294724) ## 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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,304/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2.2% - **10y growth:** 65% ## 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)