Sold Cottage

17 COMMONSIDE

KESTON, GREATER LONDON BR2 6BP

2 beds 2 baths 64 m² Listed 31 Jul 2025 (-355d)

£600,000

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# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (BR2 6BP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 COMMONSIDE, KESTON, GREATER LONDON BR2 6BP |
| Price | £600,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £607,500 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £603/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2778-3052-1203-4685-9204)

## Description

CHAIN FREE - Guide Price: £600,000 – £625,000

This beautifully modernised period cottage is ideally located in the centre of the sought-after Keston Village, situated within the Borough of Bromley. With its peaceful, semi-rural feel and excellent commuter links, this home offers the best of both worlds.

Backing onto Keston and Hayes Commons which covers over 50 hectares of protected heathland—residents enjoy direct access to nature, perfect for walking with family, friends and dogs, the local ponds offer fishing (when in season), and outdoor leisure. The village itself boasts a strong sense of community, with amenities including the Green, two popular pubs both offering great food options (The Greyhound and The Fox), 2 x coffee shops/cafes, local hairdressers, a post office and convenience store.

Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 65 years, this character-filled home blends original features with thoughtful modernisation. The front-facing lounge enjoys views over the common and features a charming log burner fireplace offering a relaxing and cosy feel. To the rear, a spacious kitchen-diner opens onto a stunning 90ft (approx.) garden with patio, log store, and two outbuildings—one used as a utility room, the other as a home office.

Upstairs are two bedrooms and with a stylish four-piece bathroom suite with both a bath and separate shower. Both front and rear views offer greenery and open outlooks.Additional features include a driveway and informal off-road parking to the front.

The property is within catchment for excellent schools and offers superb transport connectivity.

Nearby Schools:

Keston C of E Primary (400 yards)

Ravens Wood School (0.5 miles)

Wickham Common Primary (0.7 miles)

Hayes School (1.4 miles)

Transport Links:

Bus routes (146, 246, 320, R2) just minutes away

Hayes Station for London-bound trains; short bus rides to Bromley South and Orpington for additional connections

Quick access to A21 and M25

A rare opportunity in a prime location—early viewing is highly recommended.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165191087/1205003) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165191087/1205004) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4242673
- **Address:** 17 Commonside, KESTON, BR2 6BP
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/11/2006
- **Work Completed:** 30/10/2006
- **Items:** 13 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 COMMONSIDE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BP | £607,500 | 27/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 17 COMMONSIDE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BP | £200,000 | 15/01/2015 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BELVEDERE FOX LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6AL | £980,000 | 10/09/2025 | Detached |
| 47A LAKES ROAD, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BN | £1,080,000 | 12/06/2023 | Detached |
| 26 KESTON GARDENS, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BL | £945,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 8 GREYS PARK CLOSE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BD | £1,120,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 5 GREYS PARK CLOSE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BD | £757,500 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 3 FOX LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6AL | £985,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 22 OAKFIELD LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BY | £1,900,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| 7 KESTON GARDENS, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BL | £862,500 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| CASTRA KESTONIS FOX LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6AL | £1,110,000 | 22/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 COMMONSIDE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BP | £470,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £470,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £1,082,222 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £999,306 (31 Detached, BR2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -40%

## 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):** £1,296/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Heathfield Road, BR2 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Westerham Road, BR2 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Detached House, Hartfield Crescent, BR4 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Westerham Road, BR2 | £2,550/mo | 2 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,606/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £196,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £157,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,575/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 31.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-970/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £9,375/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.1%
- **10y growth:** 30.2%

## 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

64 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£607,500 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£9,375/m²

Local average

£999,306 (-40%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,382 of 33,755)

Street crime

26 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Dial extension 104 to speak to the listing agent directly

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

CHAIN FREE - Guide Price: £600,000 – £625,000

This beautifully modernised period cottage is ideally located in the centre of the sought-after Keston Village, situated within the Borough of Bromley. With its peaceful, semi-rural feel and excellent commuter links, this home offers the best of both worlds.

Backing onto Keston and Hayes Commons which covers over 50 hectares of protected heathland—residents enjoy direct access to nature, perfect for walking with family, friends and dogs, the local ponds offer fishing (when in season), and outdoor leisure. The village itself boasts a strong sense of community, with amenities including the Green, two popular pubs both offering great food options (The Greyhound and The Fox), 2 x coffee shops/cafes, local hairdressers, a post office and convenience store.

Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 65 years, this character-filled home blends original features with thoughtful modernisation. The front-facing lounge enjoys views over the common and features a charming log burner fireplace offering a relaxing and cosy feel. To the rear, a spacious kitchen-diner opens onto a stunning 90ft (approx.) garden with patio, log store, and two outbuildings—one used as a utility room, the other as a home office.

Upstairs are two bedrooms and with a stylish four-piece bathroom suite with both a bath and separate shower. Both front and rear views offer greenery and open outlooks.Additional features include a driveway and informal off-road parking to the front.

The property is within catchment for excellent schools and offers superb transport connectivity.

Nearby Schools:

Keston C of E Primary (400 yards)
Ravens Wood School (0.5 miles)
Wickham Common Primary (0.7 miles)
Hayes School (1.4 miles)

Transport Links:

Bus routes (146, 246, 320, R2) just minutes away
Hayes Station for London-bound trains; short bus rides to Bromley South and Orpington for additional connections
Quick access to A21 and M25

A rare opportunity in a prime location—early viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Covering South East

Taylor Benn Bromley Ltd T/A Keller Williams

Reference: 165191087

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/07/2025

Expiry date: 22/07/2035

Current heating cost: £603/year

Potential heating cost: £394/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4242673

Property Details

Street: 17 Commonside

Town: KESTON

Postcode: BR2 6BP

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/11/2006

Work Completed: 30/10/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

204% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2026 (3 months ago)	£607,500	+203.8%
Sold	15/01/2015 (11 years ago)	£200,000	—

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
BELVEDERE FOX LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6AL	£980,000	10/09/2025	Detached
47A LAKES ROAD, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BN	£1,080,000	12/06/2023	Detached
26 KESTON GARDENS, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BL	£945,000	21/04/2023	Detached
8 GREYS PARK CLOSE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BD	£1,120,000	30/03/2023	Detached
5 GREYS PARK CLOSE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BD	£757,500	18/11/2022	Detached
3 FOX LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6AL	£985,000	10/08/2022	Detached
22 OAKFIELD LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BY	£1,900,000	18/07/2022	Detached
7 KESTON GARDENS, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BL	£862,500	31/05/2022	Detached
CASTRA KESTONIS FOX LANE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6AL	£1,110,000	22/11/2021	Detached
Same street 16 COMMONSIDE, KESTON, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 6BP	£470,000	27/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £470,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £1,082,222 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.1%

10y growth 30.2%

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: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Keston / The Fox	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.6 miles
Shop	Dobbies Garden Centre	0.6 miles
Train station	Hayes	1.3 miles
Train station	West Wickham	2.3 miles
Hospital	Sloane Hospital	3.5 miles
Hospital	Chelsfield Park Hospital	4.5 miles
University	University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus	6.2 miles
University	University of Greenwich	8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	7
Anti-social behaviour	5
Public order	4
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	2
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	26

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
Keston Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2024
Ravens Wood School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Jun 2018
Baston House School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 31 Jan 2024
Wickham Common Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Dec 2023
Hayes School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Outstanding — 27 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Heathfield Road, BR2	£1,500/mo	2	0.06 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Westerham Road, BR2	£1,650/mo	2	0.53 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Hartfield Crescent, BR4	£725/mo	2	0.6 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Westerham Road, BR2	£2,550/mo	2	0.77 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,606/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.26%

Max investor price (0.8%) £196,875

Target investor price (1%) £157,500

Gross yield 3.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 31.7×

Monthly cashflow £-970/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -6.7%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).