5 Bed Detached House For Sale Oxenden Wood Road, Orpington, BR6

Property Reference JD0226

Situated in a prime position within the prestigious Chelsfield Park Estate and nestled on a 3/4 of an acre plot with ample parking and a detached double garage to the front, lies this Mock Tudor family home. 

Built in 1995 and later extended and remodelled in 2014. This home now encompasses over 4,000 sqft of internal accommodation, with free flowing reception areas, grand entrance hall, principal bedroom suite with his and hers dressing rooms, formal dining room with vaulted ceilings and a social open-plan kitchen and reception area which opens onto the garden and pool.  

Approached via mature laurel hedgerow which shields you from the road while giving added privacy. The brick paved driveway sweeps past an area of lawned front garden, while providing access to ample off street parking and a detached double garage with electric up and over doors and boarded eaves storage area. 

Beyond the pitched open porch, you are greeted by an oak front door which takes you onto the grand reception hall. The hallway sets the scene for the living accommodation that follows, while providing a sociable space from which to meet and greet guests.

The 2014 extension and remodelling of the house has created a home which allows for large scale entertaining but also provides quieter cosier spaces to retire to after a long day. 

To the front of the property you will find the snug with its box bay window and log burning stove, which offers a cosiness and warmth to escape to and unwind in. 

To the right you will find the formal sitting room with its feature open fire, which adds drama and scale to this generously proportioned room. The room has a nice homely feel and space for all the family to gather and enjoy a movie.  

To the far right of the property, there is a bright and airy laundry room with a pink resin work surface, inset sink and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, in addition to storage space for household essentials and cleaning products. 

As well as allowing access to the side via a barn style door, the laundry room allows access to the home office which is carefully positioned in a quiet corner away from the hub of family activity. 

The large porcelain floor tiles that feature in the entrance hall continue seamlessly through double doors and into the 2014 constructed rear extension. Through the expanse of glass you are greeted with views of the pool area beyond  which draw you into the room. 

Occupying the left of the room you will find the kitchen with its bifold doors onto the patio and pool area. The kitchen was installed by Ruach Kitchens of Westerham and features duck egg blue high gloss units which have an almost mirror like quality to them, reflecting the light from the glazed doors and central roof lanterns that sits above the living area. 

There is a central island which houses the induction hob, below the feature Elica Star extractor which is suspended from the ceiling with a contrasting breakfast bar in a dark walnut colour.

The kitchen is completed by white Silestone counter tops, full height integrated freezer and fridge, Quooker boiling tap, two integrated dishwashers, wine cooler, two ovens and two warming drawers. 

Moving through the room, there is a sociable seating area positioned under the central roof lanterns with views out over the pool and onto the garden that sits beyond. 

The reception area opens onto both the sitting room and dining room allowing a flow to the main reception areas while also giving you the option to close off spaces. 

The dining room with its deep blue colour scheme, solid wood flooring and vaulted ceiling, makes for a dramatic environment from which to entertain guests. The room features bi-folding doors and bespoke glazing that stretches into the vaulted ceiling with remote controlled blinds. For those that enjoy their wine, there is a backlit climate/ temperature controlled wine cellar with a 700 bottle capacity.

Back into the hallway, an oak staircase takes you onto the first floor landing where you will find the principle bedrooms. 

The all encompassing principal suite measures approximately 577 sqft and stretches the full depth of the first floor. The bedroom area is positioned to the rear with views out to the garden through plantation shutters. 

To the front you will find his and hers dressing rooms. Both rooms have their own individual style while incorporating fitted wardrobe and drawer space. The larger of the two rooms also features a window seat to the front bay with plantation shutters giving privacy to both rooms. 

The indulgent en-suite bathroom features a large frameless Matki shower enclosure,  marble topped vanity unit with two sinks and a double ended tiled enclosed bath from where you can watch the mirrored tv while enjoying a soak. 

The first floor has two further double bedrooms both with four piece ensuite bathrooms and fitted wardrobes.

The en-suite bathrooms comprise modern suites with wall mounted vanity units, rain forest shower heads and period inspired roll top baths.

The second floor is home to the guest suite and a large multi-purpose room which is currently utilised as a home gym and additional lounge area, but could equally be used as a fifth bedroom, games/hobby room or home cinema depending on the needs of the buyer. 

The guest bedroom is a cosy double, set in the eaves with a dormer window providing far reaching views over the garden and beyond. It has a three piece ensuite with modern fixtures and fittings including floating vanity unit, shower enclosure with a ceiling mounted rain forest shower head and a low-level w.c. 

The attic floor also has access to loft areas, where as well as storage you will find the Megaflo tank and two boilers that supply the underfloor heating to the ground and first floors and conventional radiators to the first and second floors. 

Sitting on a three quarter of an acre plot, the home allows for substantial grounds to the rear.

Conveniently situated close to the open reception area and accessible from all three areas of the extension, you will find the outdoor heated pool with motorised safety cover. The pool sits amongst white rendered planters that frame the area while giving way to the outdoor dining area, gazebo and pool house which houses the plant room, changing area and alfresco bar.

Steps take you up from the patio and pool area onto the first area of garden. The mature borders giving added privacy and a leafy green outlook to the expansive of lawn. 

When you feel the garden has finished an archway which has been cut into the hedge, opens onto a further secret area of garden.

The Chelsfield Park Estate is situated on the fringes of Greater London where the town meets the countryside, offering a perfect balance of convenient commuter links with the benefits of living in a green and leafy suburb away from the hustle and bustle of The City. 

Local shops and amenities are located on nearby Windsor Drive, where you will find a choice of restaurants, The Chelsfield Public House, convenience stores and a number of independent businesses including the newly opened Little Big Treats tea room and Choux Bakery.

More comprehensive shopping facilities are located in nearby Orpington Town Centre (1.8 miles) and Sevenoaks Town Centre (10 miles by car) with additional shops and Waitrose Supermarket located on Green Street Green High Street (1.4 miles away). 

Chelsfield Mainline Station is located 0.3 miles from the property by foot and offers services into London Bridge, Charing Cross and out to Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. 

For those requiring access to the motorway, Junction 4 of the M25 is located approximately 2.5 miles from the property. 

Chelsfield is well served by both state and private schools, while in nearby Orpington you will find St Olaves and Newstead Woods Grammar Schools which are located 1.3 miles and 2 miles respectively. 

It is worth noting that plans were approved in February 2023 for the reinstatement of a carriage way drive and electric sliding gates, along with an additional garage and infill extension that would provide direct access from the house into the garages. Plans are available to view on the Bromley Planning Portal. 

EPC Rating C (70)

Council Tax Band H (London Borough of Bromley)