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8. Local Focus: Bromley Borough 10. Langford Russell 12. FOR SALE in Bromley 48. Meet Andrew Roberts

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50. SOLD in Bromley 58. TO LET in Bromley 59. RECENTLY LET in Bromley

62. Local Focus: Greenwich & Blackheath 64. John Payne 66. FOR SALE in Greenwich & Blackheath 76. Meet Richard O’Toole 78. SOLD in Greenwich & Blackheath 84. TO LET in Greenwich & Blackheath 85. RECENTLY LET in Greenwich & Blackheath 86. New Homes 87. SOLD 88. FOR SALE Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the particulars within this document, we have not examined the title documents or tested any apparatus or other services. All measurements, areas and distances are approximate and the appearance of an

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item in any photograph does not imply that it forms part of the sale price. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building

We hope you will enjoy perusing this Unique collection of some of South East London and Kent’s prime residential properties.

We launched the Unique service in 2010 with the aim of creating a more tailored experience for buyers and sellers of homes of distinction. As you will see over the following pages, today our Unique approach is attracting the very finest homes from within the areas we operate, so much so that within the Bromley borough more people trust us to market their £1m+ property than any other agent. At the very heart of the Unique service are the very same core values that we have built our company and reputation upon.

Our Senior Management team have been offering personal property advice for vendors and purchasers for over three decades. The key to our success is that we live and breathe each area in which we operate. Consequently, we appreciate estate agency is far less about bricks and mortar and far more about moving people!

Over the years we have nurtured an environment in which client relationships can flourish and we can achieve a specific understanding of your family’s individual requirements.

You may be at the earliest stage of planning your next move, perhaps the properties on the following pages have begun to make you feel ‘itchy’, or maybe you would just like to get a feel for how the market in your area is performing? If so, we would be delighted to value your home or discuss your next move in confidence and with no obligations.

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At first glance, most estate agents appear to offer a similar service when it comes to marketing.

However, you have only to dig below the surface for the differences between them to become apparent.

At its most basic level, marketing is a straightforward numbers game, showing property details to the most amount of people possible. This is why last year we spent over £3 million on marketing; advertising in publications with a combined distribution of approximately 4.1 million per month and an estimated readership of double that.

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Portals, online & beyond With a record 50 million page views in a single day, Rightmove is without doubt the largest online property portal. It’s no secret that portals have fundamentally

changed estate agent marketing, but we believe too many agents rely solely on the lesser quality enquiries which tend to come from sites like Rightmove. Today we sell an ever increasing number of properties to people who first saw them elsewhere, such as in our branch windows, on our iPhone apps, or even on our own hugely popular websites, which receive nearly half a million page views from local people each month.

Direct contact We use bespoke estate agency software which we helped to develop. All branches have access to powerful tools which not only help negotiators to record and react to every step of the house selling process, but also to match (and email) new properties to our database of over 25,000 active buyers and renters throughout the area.

Acorn Studios We are one of the few agents to have an in-house team of talented graphic designers, web developers, copywriters and photographers operating from a dedicated studio within our group headquarters in Bromley. This team is responsible for ensuring all properties taken on by agents within The Acorn Group receive the red carpet treatment when it comes to market exposure.

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Photography Photography is one of the most important, yet oft-overlooked aspects of marketing your property. We employ professional photographers with the latest cutting edge equipment to ensure we get the best imagery possible.

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Social Media Our active social media policy has resulted in Facebook, Twitter & Instagram being amongst the biggest referrers to our own websites, after Google.

High quality photos help your property stand out in such a busy marketplace, and will vastly increase the number of enquiries compared to properties listed with lacklustre images.

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The Unique Service Contact Unique Unique at Langford Russell 7a High Street Chislehurst Kent BR7 5AB 020 8378 1222

Unique at John Payne 1 Montpelier Vale Blackheath Village London SE3 0TA 020 8318 1311

Unique at Acorn 116-118 Bermondsey Street London Bridge London SE1 3TX 020 7089 6500

The Unique Service The Unique Difference At Unique we offer a specialist marketing and consultancy service designed to fulfil the specific needs of clients wishing to buy, sell, rent or let exceptional homes. We provide a bespoke sales programme which is precisely targeted to reach the right audience and coordinate the entire process to deliver a successful sale at the right price in a timescale that suits.

Unique is a specialist marketing service designed around exceptional properties.

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From the moment you contact Unique you will be assigned a personal consultant who will be your point of contact throughout the transaction. Your consultant will coordinate everything from the initial visit to your home to completion of the sale.

The first appointment with your consultant will be to discuss your objectives, either at your home, or at a suitable location.

Next, we will visit your home to provide you with a pricing guide and recommendation.

Once instructed we will plan together a marketing strategy to achieve your goals. A representative from our PR Team will attend with the consultant to advise on the best possible route to market.

Moving home at this level involves a lot of planning and research and many buyers take months, even years to find their perfect home!

At Unique we are fully aware that this can be

a lengthy process, so if you would like us to begin the search on your behalf, then please contact us with a note of your requirements.

As you would imagine, we have a number of buyers registered with us, just waiting for the ultimate property to become available.

It may be that your Unique home suits their requirements.

If you have a property that you may be looking to sell in the near future, then why not let us hold the details, without fully going to the market in case we have a suitable buyer waiting?

Homes of distinction need considered marketing. Whether you are at the earliest stage of planning a move or need a fresh approach to achieving a sale, our consultants are available for advice or information relating to your next move.

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Local Focus

Bromley Borough London’s biggest borough

by Andrew Roberts Chislehurst Village sign

When it comes to choosing a place to live, buyers often have a long list of requirements.

Schools and transport are usually highest priority, but more recently, open spaces to relax and proximity to shops and restaurants feature highly.

It’s no surprise then that Bromley is becoming more popular than ever. Bromley is the largest of the London boroughs and occupies 59 square miles (153 km2) with a population of approximately 300,000. Despite this, the majority is Metropolitan Green Belt land and so offers some of the best green and open spaces in the capital. Places such as Scadbury Park in Chislehurst, as well as Hayes and Keston Commons offer nearly 600 acres of woodland walks, open parkland and protected nature reserves.

Located just 10 miles from Charing Cross, Bromley also enjoys very easy access into Central London. There are 26 mainline railway stations in the borough offering access into the City and West End as well as comprehensive bus and tram services.

Average journey times into Central London

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are around 23 minutes, so although we don’t have a tube line, who needs one?

The advent of the railway in 1860 saw a significant change in the importance of Bromley. A housing boom followed with both workers’ cottages and larger villas and mansions being built to accommodate the rapid increase in population. Many of these homes still remain and are protected

by English Heritage, although some of the larger dwellings have either been converted into flats or made way for housing estates and developments. It was during the 1930s that many of today’s houses were built.

Builders such as Frederick Love, Noel Rees and George Spencer were responsible for much of the borough’s “family” housing.

These well proportioned homes enjoy generous gardens on tree lined roads and prove highly prized 80 years on.

The borough is made up of several districts including Beckenham, Bickley, Chislehurst, West Wickham and Orpington. Each has their own identity and offers an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, boutiques and

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supermarkets. Bromley itself is famed for the “Intu” shopping centre (formerly The Glades) which attracts many popular retailers. Also for The Churchill Theatre which, since its opening in 1977, has played host to some famous West End shows and several high profile actors.

The borough is also fortunate to have over 100 state primary and secondary schools as well as around 10 private schools. Famous alumni of Bromley’s schools include Charles Darwin, David Bowie, Pixie Lott, Peter Frampton, and Billy Idol. Ofsted reports recorded good or outstanding results for the majority of the borough’s schools in 2012. Bromley College of Further Education is located on Bromley Common and provides courses from GCSE to Degree level.

The borough boasts four leisure centres (in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington and West Wickham). All of which offer a wide range of indoor activities. There are also several private and public golf courses including Sundridge Park and West Kent.

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Properties available in Bromley Borough On the following pages are some of the finest properties currently available in Bromley via Langford Russell Estate Agents.

We opened our first branch in Chislehurst back in 1994 and over the past twenty years have grown into a powerful network of six branches covering the whole borough. In fact, we are now one of the leading agents in Bromley.

More people choose Langford Russell than any other agent to sell their ÂŁ1m+ property.

Branch managers: Eddie Youds, Andreas Yiannourkou, Andrew Roberts, Michelle Briley, Paul Reid, Tony Wood, and Chris Salt.

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Beckenham Office 020 8663 4433 3-5 Kelsey Park Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 6LH

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020 8315 5544 19-23 Masons Hill, Bromley, Kent BR2 9HD C

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Chislehurst Office 020 8295 4900

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7a High Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5AB D

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Locksbottom Office 01689 882 988 7 Princess Parade, Locksbottom,

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West Wickham Office 020 8432 7373 7 High Street, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0LP

Bromley, London’s largest borough, is served by all 6 offices of Langford Russell.

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Historical Fusion Foots Cray Place, DA14 Guide £3,300,000 Freehold

A magnificent Grade II listed former stable block, restored and converted into a 10,000 sq ft home occupying 2 acres of professionally landscaped gardens that flank Foots Cray Meadows.

The accommodation offers a beautiful balance between period and contemporary architecture and comprises five bedrooms, five bathrooms, superb open plan kitchen/diner and principal reception room

with bi-fold doors. In addition to the main house, there is a selfcontained “chauffeurs” cottage and a detached two bedroom bungalow in the grounds.

Further features include a heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, cinema and garaging for six vehicles.

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Grade II Listed Former Stables 10,000 sq ft Over 2 Acres of Grounds Extensive Accommodation Garaging for Six Cars Indoor Pool Two Self Contained Annexes Convenient Location Energy Efficiency Rating C

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Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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Generously Proportioned St Georges Road, BR1 Guide £3,250,000 Freehold

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Minster House was originally built in 1907 by the acclaimed architect Charles Henry Bourne Quennell.

A wonderful example of the traditional style and character for which the Arts and Crafts movement is renowned, typified by its large chimney stacks, decorative brickwork, unusual windows and generously proportioned rooms. Coming to the market for the first time in nearly 40 years this family home offers approximately 5,900 sq ft of well balanced accommodation.

Bickley station is ¼ mile away offering frequent services into London Victoria (22 mins). Chislehurst station is ²/³ of a mile away with regular services into London Bridge (from 19 mins) and Cannon Street (25 mins). Bickley Park Road offers convenient bus services to various locations.

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5,900 sq ft Bickley Station (0.25 mile) Three Reception Rooms Annexe Double Garage Greenhouse Original Features Energy Efficiency Rating F

Spacious & Sleek Pines Road, BR1 Guide £2,450,000 Freehold

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Pines Road is situated on the Bickley/Chislehurst border and this brand new home is perfectly positioned with open views to the front over playing fields.

The entrance to this six bedroom home - measuring in excess of 6,000 sq ft - is through an impressive reception hall. Ground floor accommodation is well planned, providing: a living room, dining room, family room (featuring a vaulted ceiling) which leads on to the kitchen/breakfast room, and a study.

The kitchen is at the centre of the house, this spacious room has a large central island incorporating a breakfast area with Corian work surfaces which complement the gloss veneer fitted cabinets.

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Exceptional Room Proportions Four Reception Rooms Six Bedrooms Five Bathrooms Integral Double Garage CCTV, Alarm, Under Floor Heating Marble Floors and Solid Oak Doors Energy Efficiency Rating B

To the first floor there are five bedrooms with en-suites, all leading off the central landing which is open to the ground floor. The second floor offers a suite of three rooms and a further bathroom. The rear garden is private with patio, decked areas and lawns.

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Contemporary Air Sundridge Avenue, BR1 Guide £1,675,000 Freehold

This imposing contemporary home has been constructed to the highest standard. The generous accommodation has been arranged over three floors and measures approximately 6,000 sq ft. The vaulted entrance provides access to the spacious entrance hall with the three principal reception rooms leading from it. To the upper floors are six bedrooms,

five bathrooms, a study and grand cinema/games room.

The property is accessed via electronic gates and the frontage has been landscaped to offer generous parking and gives access to the integral garage.

Langford Russell, Bromley 020 8315 5544

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Approx 6,000 sq ft Six Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms Bespoke Walnut ‘Chambers’ Kitchen Five Bathrooms with Porcelanosa Fittings ‘SMART‘ House Capability Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool Velfac Windows and Doors Throughout NHBC Energy Efficiency Rating B

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Vibrant Contrast Wells Road, BR1 Guide £2,250,000 Freehold

Denbridge House is a truly ‘unique’ property located within the prestigious conservation area of Bickley Park. This original Arts and Crafts property was built in 1909 by renowned architect Charles Quennell.

Locally listed, the external façade remains, as do many of the beautiful period features throughout. In contrast, the house has been reinvented with vibrancy, colour and specification which is very 21st century and a showcase of avant-garde design. With six bedrooms and five bathrooms it would suit a large family,

whilst the grand hall, cinema room, gymnasium and sauna create an oasis for leisure and entertaining at home. In addition to the three formal reception rooms and study, a beautifully crafted Smallbone kitchen truly is the hub of the house and makes a fun place for formal dining.

The house occupies a plot of 0.585 acres and enjoys a stunning South Westerly rear garden.

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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ADT Security System SONOS Multi-Zone Digital Audio/Visual System Excellent Private and State Schools Chislehurst Station (0.5 miles) M25 6 miles away Close to Chislehurst High Street Double Garage Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Leisure & Luxury Barnet Wood Road, BR2 Guide £1,550,000 Freehold

Langford Russell, Bromley 020 8315 5544

Internally this luxurious home displays to the ground floor three large reception rooms, the lounge a sizeable 22’ x 17’ with feature fireplace, a substantial 22’7’’ x 17’7’’ kitchen with fully integrated appliances and range oven, utility room and guest WC. The first floor features a large master bedroom with en-suite, plus three to four further bedrooms served by a family bathroom and separate shower room. The second floor comprises two further bedrooms, one with en-suite and a bathroom.

Externally the property boasts secure off-street parking and expansive south facing gardens measuring some 200ft which back onto playing fields. The garden has the added advantage of a lawned tennis court, Koi pond and heated swimming pool.

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Detached Property Tennis Court Double Garage Heated Swimming Pool Seven Bedrooms Summer House South Facing Garden Approx 200ft Chain Free Hayes Station (1.5 miles) Energy Efficiency Rating F

Unique Features Foxgrove Avenue, BR3 Guide £1,400,000 Freehold

Langford Russell, Beckenham 020 8663 4433

A truly stunning five double bedroom, four bathroom detached property. The house has been comprehensively modernised making a fabulous family home; situated in a popular residential location. The rear garden is approx 80’ and mainly laid to lawn with fabulous recently planted bordering trees and a central water feature.

To the front is off-street parking for several vehicles, an integral garage and carriage driveway.

Further benefits include a very unique cellar measuring approx 30’ x 30’ that could be utilised for a multitude of different uses (subject to planning consent).

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Large Detached Plot Five Double Bedrooms Four En-Suite Bathrooms Kitchen/Breakfast Room Two Further Reception Rooms Off Street Parking Landscaped Rear Garden Large Cellar In/Out Driveway Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Period Style Park Avenue, BR6 Guide £2,600,000 Freehold

Elcot Lodge is a magnificent detached home on a third of an acre plot. With over 5,700 sq ft of superbly presented accommodation, it is one of the newest additions to the prestigious Farnborough Park private estate.

traditional façade and the specification includes rain water harvesting, under floor heating, CCTV and integrated security and media systems.

There is also consent for a covered pool house in the rear garden.

With six bedrooms, five bathrooms, study, games room, two large receptions, open plan kitchen and family room; the house has plenty of space. The styling is contemporary behind a more

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Six Bedroom Detached House Private Gated Estate Planning Consent for Swimming Pool Games Room Five Bedroom Suites Approx. Third Acre Plot Three Reception Rooms Energy Efficiency Rating B

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Love House Priory Close, BR7 Guide £1,950,000 Freehold

Charters Mead fabulously showcases the signature detailing for which local architect Frederick Love was renowned. Just a quarter of a mile from Chislehurst station, this home has been thoughtfully extended and remodelled to provide 3,480 sq ft of accommodation.

The kitchen, fitted with matching oak units, features granite work surfaces, integrated appliances, separate utility room and an adjoining Amdega conservatory. The ground floor also benefits from a large drawing room and dining room, both with Inglenook fireplaces, study, gymnasium and three cloakrooms.

Charters Mead occupies a south facing plot of approximately 1/2 acre. The wide block paved patio offers steps to the level lawn area of approximately 100’ x 80’. In addition there is a brick built garden room and a 30’ heated swimming pool with retractable roof. The front of the house provides parking for several vehicles and access to the double integral garage.

The property also benefits from current planning consent for a further ground floor extension if required.

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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“Love” House Five Bedrooms Four Reception Rooms 21’ Kitchen 1/2 Acre Plot Heated Covered Pool Gymnasium Double Garage Cul-De-Sac Location Chislehurst Station (0.25 miles) Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Imposing Spectacle Fox Lane, BR2 Guide £1,395,000 Freehold

An imposing contemporary residence located in the heart of the pretty village of Keston. This spectacular and immaculately presented home was built approximately 5 years ago to a very high standard.

The accommodation to the ground floor comprises a family room, open-plan reception incorporating a dining area with double height vaulted living space, high specification kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

The bespoke feature staircase leads to a galleried landing which feeds the five well proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefit from modern contemporary en-suites and a spacious family bathroom. In addition to the already generous accommodation accessed by a drop down staircase, is a 24ft room that could have multiple uses and which incorporates a cloakroom and Velux windows.

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Beautiful Countryside Views Bespoke Kitchen Galleried Landing Landscaped Gardens with Hot Tub Bose Audio System Keston Primary School Ravenswood Secondary School London 17 minutes from Bromley Station Energy Efficiency Rating C

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Grand Development Homestead Road, BR6 Guide £1,749,000 Freehold

Imposing mock Tudor detached residence situated on Homestead Road within the exclusive Chelsfield Park Development.

This well presented family home has been significantly improved by its current owners. Benefiting from a plot of approximately one acre, the house is positioned away from the road, allowing ample off street parking and a detached triple garage.

modern fitted kitchen with adjoining breakfast room and utility room on the ground floor.

Upstairs there are five well proportioned bedrooms and three bathrooms leading from a galleried landing, with the fifth bedroom and en-suite accessed via a separate staircase situated in the games room. There are also three excellent primary schools within a 0.8 mile radius.

Internally, an impressive entrance hall leads to a grand reception room which in turn takes you into a games room that could be converted to provide a duplex annexe with the bedroom suite already in situ. There is also a dining area,

Langford Russell, Locksbottom 01689 882 988

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Chelsfield Mainline Station (0.3 miles) Five Bedroom Detached Home Games Room All Weather Tennis Court 29ft Reception Room One Acre Plot Detached Triple Garage Guest Suite/Annexe Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Sumptuous Luxury Court Road, SE9 Guide £2,750,000 Freehold

Set behind wrought iron gates, this impressive property is approx 6,500 sq ft, and offers the latest technology with Crestron iPad docks and Sonos music system throughout. The ground floor accommodation comprises a grand entrance hall, cloakroom, study and well proportioned dining and family rooms. The custom made Hacker kitchen with fitted wall and base units, integrated Miele appliances and Quooker tap, enjoys a stunning garden aspect and is complimented by a conservatory and adjoining utility room.

The first floor landing features a front facing balcony and provides access to a master

bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. There are a further three double bedrooms on the first floor, all with en-suite facilities.

The second floor comprises three additional bedrooms all with en-suite facilities, fully equipped cinema and rear facing balcony with great views over the garden.

The rear garden extends to 200ft+ and the carriage driveway is gated, offers parking for roughly five cars and access to the double garage.

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Seven Bedrooms Seven Bathrooms 200ft+ Rear Garden Ample Off Street Parking Custom Hacker Kitchen with Miele Appliances Sonos Music System Good Transport Links Cinema Energy Efficiency Rating C

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Gracefully Crafted Camden Park Road, BR7 Guide £2,950,000 Freehold

Elm Bank occupies an enviable position on this exclusive private gated road that runs parallel with Chislehurst Golf Course. An original Arts and Crafts Grade II listed house, it was designed by the renowned Architect Ernest Newton and built in 1897 by William Willet. The well proportioned accommodation comprises: five reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room by Chambers, utility room and cloakroom. The upper levels feature a master bedroom with a magnificent en-suite bathroom, two further bedroom suites and

a guest bathroom serving the remaining two double bedrooms.

There is also a gymnasium and laundry room.

The grounds extend to just over an acre and are beautifully landscaped to incorporate lawn, patio, tennis court and a ‘secret garden’. The sweeping driveway leads to a double detached garage. Located just 0.7 miles from Chislehurst station and Chislehurst High Street.

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Grade II Listed Five Bedrooms Four Bathrooms Five Reception Rooms Chambers Kitchen Private Gated Road Over An Acre Plot Double Garage Tennis Court Energy Efficiency Rating E

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Classical Beauty Morley Road, BR7 Guide £1,600,000 Freehold

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

A beautiful Grade II listed detached house that occupies a commanding position overlooking Chislehurst Common. Built in the early 18th century, Norman Cottage offers huge amounts of original charm and character. The accommodation briefly comprises: two similarly sized front reception rooms with open fireplaces and Common views, a rear reception room with open fire and French doors to the garden, a fitted kitchen with adjoining reception room, large utility room, cloakroom and cellar. The upper floors feature four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one being en-suite. This charming house occupies a plot of around 1/4 acre and benefits from off street parking and an attached garage.

Ideally located for the shops and restaurants on Royal Parade, there are also two excellent restaurant/pubs on Chislehurst Common itself. Chislehurst station is within 1 mile and offers regular services into Central London.

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Grade II Listed Home Four Double Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Four Reception Rooms 1/4 Acre Plot Attached Garage Views Across Chislehurst Common Cellar Energy Efficiency Rating E

Majestic Grandeur Oxenden Wood Road, BR6 Guide £2,500,000 Freehold

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Beautifully set on one of the most sought after roads in ‘Chelsfield Park’ private estate, behind electronic gates with carriage driveway, is this newly built exclusive contemporary six bedroom detached residence of approximately 6,200 sq ft.

This individually designed home comes equipped with a state of the art IT system, under-floor heating downstairs; and a lavish mix of natural woods with porcelain tiles throughout. The ground floor has versatile living accommodation; there are four bedroom suites to the first floor; the upper level provides two further bedrooms, one with en-suite and an impressive 39ft games room.

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Six Bedrooms Family/Cinema Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Gymnasium 39ft Games Room Heated Outdoor Pool Sauna & Shower Room Chelsfield Station (0.4 miles) Energy Efficiency Rating B

To the rear of the property the garden has been divided into stylish areas for outside entertaining, a spacious raised terrace incorporating an outdoor heated pool and hot tub plus a large lawned area.

The pool house incorporates a Nordic sauna and shower room.

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Charming Grace Hill Brow, BR1 Guide £1,595,000 Freehold

Olde Tymbers is a charming detached house that has been remodelled by the present owners. Set behind electronic wrought iron gates, the attractive red brick and half timbered elevations hint at the characterful house that lies behind the front door.

The ground floor comprises a reception hall that opens onto the dining room with French doors to the garden, large family room, lounge which features a multi-fuel stove set within an Inglenook fireplace, oak flooring and beamed ceiling.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with bespoke French oak wall and base units, granite work surfaces and limestone flooring, with a separate utility room. The first floor offers five bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities. The house occupies a secluded and mature plot. The rear garden extends to approximately 80’ with a patio and two outbuildings.

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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Close To Several Excellent Schools Elmstead Woods Station (0.8 miles) Bickley (0.8 miles) Chislehurst Village (1.5 miles) French Oak Kitchen Five Bedrooms, Two En-Suite Three Bathrooms Double Garage Energy Efficiency Rating C

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Striking Design Bickley, BR1 Offers in excess of £1,695,000 Freehold

Palmfields and Hillside are two stunning detached houses.

Designed and constructed

by Gardan Homes, they both offer nearly 5,500 sq ft of stylish accommodation with a contemporary design and an impressive specification.

The double height glazed front entrance reveals the magnificent staircase that rises over the three levels. There are three receptions, and a superb kitchen/dining/family room which runs the full length of the house. The first floor comprises master suite with bathroom and dressing room, guest suite with

bathroom and dressing room, plus two further suites and a fitted laundry room.

The second floor offers a multitude of uses. The main room measures some 400 sq ft and affords wonderful views of the garden. The adjacent bathroom would make this an ideal teenagers’ suite or a games room/cinema. There are two further rooms on this floor which could provide additional bedrooms or a home office.

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Five/Six Bedrooms Five Bathrooms CCTV/Central System to allow for Sky TV Bespoke Chambers Kitchen Under Floor Heating CP Hart Bathrooms Boot Room Laundry Room Bonded Gravel Gated Driveway Double Garage Landscaped Gardens Energy Efficiency Rating E

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Impressive Idyll Forest Drive, BR1 Guide £1,795,000 Freehold

‘Firbank’ sits in the heart of one of Kent’s most prestigious and sought after private estates, ‘Keston Park’. Accommodation is both spacious and well appointed, featuring an impressive through reception complete with Inglenook fireplace and offering access to the kitchen/breakfast room via the dining area, allowing a spectacular family living area.

The kitchen is beautifully fitted

by Smallbone and benefits from integrated appliances with granite work surfaces. Also to the ground floor there is a study,

shower room and utility room.

A galleried landing gives access to the five bedrooms, three of which benefit from en-suites, with the master also boasting a walk-in wardrobe.

Externally, the house offers ample off street parking, double garage and carriageway drive.

The rear garden is flanked by an array of mature trees, with a large patio area leading to an area of lawn and stream at the foot of the garden.

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Imposing Detached Residence Spacious Accommodation Five Bedrooms Five Bathrooms Smallbone Kitchen Double Garage Approximately 5,000 sq ft Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Tudor Style Main Road, TN14 Guide £1,650,000 Freehold

Ringfield Cottage is an exceptional, newly built five bedroom detached home, in the semi rural, picturesque village of Knockholt, Kent.

appointed kitchen/breakfast room with an orangery leading to the patio and gardens. On the first floor are four bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

Beyond the traditional Tudor style façade is a spacious and well planned contemporary interior, arranged over three floors comprising 4,855 sq ft of living accommodation. The house is designed to maximize light and space.

The upper level provides a playroom/games room or even a fifth bedroom with a further shower room and study. Whether you need a home office, studio or more space for the family, this floor can be adapted to suit your individual requirements.

The ground floor accommodation is versatile and perfectly suited for family life and entertaining. In addition to the three spacious reception rooms there is a beautifully

Langford Russell, Locksbottom 01689 882 988

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Brand New Detached Home Bonded Gravel Driveway Five Bedrooms/Five Bathrooms 4,855 sq ft Gated Drive Double Garage West Facing Garden Tudor Style Energy Efficiency Rating B

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Expressive Elements Park Farm Road, BR1 Guide £1,695,000 Freehold

Stunning newly built property on a sought after road, central to many amenities, offering over 4,180 sq ft of living accommodation over three levels. The ground floor comprises a large lounge with bi-fold doors to the garden, study with a Cat-6 hub; dining room with bi-fold doors to the garden and a magnificent kitchen/ dining with a comprehensive range of integrated Siemens appliances and adjoining utility room. The first floor features a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room,

guest bedroom with en-suite shower room and two further double bedrooms that share the family bathroom. The top floor offers two further double bedrooms and another bathroom.

The property sits behind electronically controlled gates and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.

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Newly Built Security System Six Bedrooms Four Bathrooms Three Reception Rooms Parapan Kitchen/Diner Impressive Specification Under Floor Heating to Ground and First Floor Double Garage Landscaped Gardens Energy Efficiency Rating B

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Bromley Borough Langford Russell

Elegant Setting Springfield, BR7 Guide £1,325,000 Freehold

Springfield was built in 1929 and offers wonderfully proportioned family accommodation and a magnificent plot to match.

Set back from the road and approached via a sweeping carriage driveway, the ground floor comprises: three principal reception rooms, fitted kitchen, utility room and cloakroom.

240’. They have a southeasterly aspect and back onto Chislehurst golf course.

In addition to the carriage driveway, there is an integral triple garage, with adjoining garden store. Located just 200 yards from Chislehurst High Street.

The first floor features a master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom, terrace and dressing room/bedroom, three further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. The house occupies a large plot, with the beautifully mature rear gardens extending to approximately

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1920s Detached House Five Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Three Reception Rooms Fitted Kitchen 240’ Rear Garden Backing onto Golf Course Integral Triple Garage Scope for Improvement Energy Efficiency Rating E

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Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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MEET THE

AGENTS Andrew Roberts

Director, Langford Russell Chislehurst

It seems like only yesterday; I was 16 and being bundled onto a train to Central London by my despairing father. My protests, that lots of my friends had no idea what career they wanted, fell on deaf ears. Three hours later and after various psychometric tests and apparently seeing a leaping dolphin in an inkblot - the results were in. I would either be a travel agent or an estate agent! Rewind back four years to 1976 and I was at my aunt and uncle’s in Yorkshire for Christmas. My cousin was about to be picked up by her boyfriend to be taken to the pub. The distant reverberation of a four stroke motorbike drew closer and then stopped outside the front gates and there, sitting astride a gleaming Triumph Bonneville, dressed in black leather and sporting Robert Plant-esque blonde hair beneath his crash helmet, was possibly the coolest man I had ever seen. Later I asked my cousin what her boyfriend did for a job.

‘He is a Chartered Surveyor’, she replied.

Back at the job shrink I put two and two together and came up with my chosen career and I have never looked back.

Having worked in various parts of the capital, for the past 18 years I have been working in the largest London borough, Bromley. Home to over 350,000 people, Bromley is becoming increasingly popular with buyers who are looking to find value for money and commutability. With 26 mainline train stations in the borough offering frequent services into the City, Canary Wharf and the West End, the commuting links are excellent. Bromley also offers a wide variety of property to suit all needs. Whether you are looking to buy a purpose built flat in Beckenham or Bromley, or a detached mansion in Chislehurst or Keston, Bromley Borough has it all!

My office in Chislehurst, a particularly green and leafy village suburb of Bromley, offers a tranquil idyll away from the hubbub of town life. Working in Chislehurst

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is always exciting with a wide variety of properties to appraise and a well supported mix of shops, boutiques and restaurants to enjoy, but for me the most rewarding side of my job is dealing with the people. Most of my day is spent meeting with clients to assess their property needs.

As I am in my fiftieth year, I have moved quite a few times myself, including a stint advising ex-pats in the Middle East! I can completely empathise with buyers and sellers and the trials and tribulations that can sometimes affect a move, particularly where children are involved. I have four myself, so appreciate that a family’s requirements today are quite different to when I was growing up. I am always keen to advise my clients on how to present their homes to maximise the value and, in some cases, will assist in obtaining planning consent to improve the existing property.

I am proud to have sponsored some wonderful organisations over the years including Sundridge Park Golf Club, Bromley High School for Girls and Eltham College where we sponsored the first XV rugby team and juniors. My passion for rugby continues with our recent support of Old Elthamians Rugby Academy, who have had their most successful season to date, reaching the final of the National Colts Cup. I will never forget my first boss’s words to me when I started in Estate Agency, ‘Andrew, always remember, we don’t sell houses, we move people.’ This has been my mantra ever since and I feel it is more important today than it has ever been. Do I ride a Triumph Bonneville now? Sadly not, but there is still time!

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Recently Sold Bromley Borough

Yester Park, BR7 St. Lawrence was originally built in the 1930s with an Art Deco influence and is located on Yester Park. The present owners have renovated the house, extending at the rear and into the basement to create further accommodation by way of a fantastic family and entertainment room. This links two tiered patio areas which are designed to maximise enjoyment of a breathtaking garden of some 270ft, providing unparalleled seclusion and a beautiful outlook.

The house features three main reception areas; lounge with double doors to a beautiful orangery/dining room. From here you can access the gardens and the kitchen via the family room or the den/study at lower ground level. The first floor comprises four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a garage and the driveway to the front of the house can accommodate four or more cars.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,400,000 F/H

The Glen, BR1 A magnificent five bedroom Mock Tudor detached house with a contemporary feel throughout. This beautiful home welcomes you with a spacious entrance hall leading to a triple aspect drawing room, separate dining area, family room, study, and downstairs WC. A feature of the property is the superb bespoke kitchen and double-height conservatory with seating area and bi-folding doors to the private and well appointed rear garden. The kitchen also leads to the utility room, second WC and integral double garage.

Upstairs a galleried landing leads to a grand master bedroom suite, with a walk through wardrobe, en-suite and separate mezzanine seating area. There are four further double bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom. Farnborough Park is a private gated estate that showcases some of the borough’s most prestigious homes.

SOLD - Guide Price £2,395,000 F/H

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Camden Park Road, BR7 A magnificent detached home, newly constructed and occupying a mature plot of approximately half an acre on this exclusive and desirable private road. The accommodation is arranged over three levels. The upper floors comprise of a master bedroom suite with stylish bathroom, six further bedroom suites, laundry room and cinema room. The ground floor features a bespoke kitchen with high quality appliances; adjoining utility (or ”boot”) room, and access to the double garage. There is a generous living room with access to the gardens, four further reception rooms and a ground floor shower room that could form a self-contained annexe.

The house is set behind electronic gates providing additional parking. The rear garden extends to approximately 200’ and has been professionally landscaped incorporating a heated swimming pool and cosy summer house.

SOLD - Guide Price £2,950,000 F/H

Bromley Common, BR1 A stunning six bedroom home retaining the façade of an original 1928 built property, yet internally, entirely remodelled to offer a flawless contemporary home with the most amazing unrivalled views across Norman Park. The main focus on the ground floor is the grand kitchen/breakfast and family room with bi-folding doors leading onto the patio.

Two further reception rooms feature on the ground floor, these rooms could be used as a formal living room and dining room. There is a study and fully equipped laundry/utility room with appliances and WC. A beautiful oak staircase leads to the first and second floors where the six bedrooms with six bathrooms can be found. The house is approached via electronically operated gates to a carriageway drive.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,525,000 F/H

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Brunswick Terrace, BR3 Brunswick Terrace is a magnificent terrace of ‘Regency Style’ town houses sitting proudly on a private road close to Beckenham. The traditional town house layout combines the grandeur and features of a period home with contemporary finishes, resulting in a genuinely unique home that’s ideal for modern living. At the heart of the home is a kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining orangery with bi-folding doors to the garden. Each room has generous proportions and full height double glazed sash windows to compliment the high ceilings with cornice details. There is secure underground parking with direct access to the house from the parking area. The property is presented in immaculate condition throughout.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,189,950 F/H

Camden Park Road, BR7 Cleve occupies an elevated position on an exclusive private gated estate. This stunning contemporary family home with spectacular double height spaces, dynamic views to the gardens and with an outstanding amount of natural light, was achieved following a complete refurbishment and remodelling of a 7,000 sq ft property. Featuring a home gymnasium, Nordic sauna and shower room, as well as extensive south west facing rear gardens with three tiers of lawn.

SOLD - Price On Application

Westbury Road, BR1 A beautifully presented detached home situated on a large corner plot with five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and five reception rooms. The house enjoys under floor heating, hand crafted fitted furniture and a ‘living control’ entertainment system.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and surround the house. In addition to the drive, there is a double garage. Situated in this sought after road just one mile from Bromley town centre and Chislehurst Village.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,495,000 F/H

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Wilderness Road, BR7 A magnificent detached house built in 2008 and occupying an enviable position on this exclusive private road. The beautifully proportioned living accommodation is arranged predominantly over two floors and includes three principal reception rooms, Stoneham kitchen with adjoining utility room, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. There is a superb indoor heated pool and changing facilities plus over 2,000 sq ft of basement prepared for gym, cinema and entertainment areas.

SOLD - Guide Price £3,500,000 F/H

Dene Terrace, BR7 Built in 2010 to reflect a Georgian town house, this wonderful home offers over 3,800 sq ft of accommodation and features a magnificent master bedroom with dressing room, spacious bathroom, balcony with panoramic views, four further bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms plus kitchen/breakfast room.

There is also beautifully landscaped gardens and underground parking for two cars.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,395,000 S/O F/H

Edward Road, BR1 Edward Road is a fine six bedroom detached Edwardian villa built in 1908.

The main house is laid out over three floors and is currently presented with six bedrooms and an Au Pair or Nanny’s quarters on the second floor.

Retaining many of the original Edwardian features, the house has a sense of grandeur about it with original windows, a feature staircase with large landings, high ceilings with cornicing, picture rails and bay windows. The ground floor comprises a beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, formal drawing room, dining room and a further reception room, which can be a study or playroom.

Externally, there is a double garage, boiler room, tool store and shed as well as extensive well stocked and landscaped front and rear gardens.

Edward Road is a quiet prime residential road within a third of a mile of Sundridge Park station, local shops and Sundridge Park Golf and Tennis Clubs.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,750,000 F/H

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Elwill Way, BR3 A magnificent detached five bedroom house which has undergone a major refurbishment programme to provide very modern living accommodation.

Approached via electric gates, there is a beautiful galleried staircase through the centre of the house. The ground floor comprises 21’ drawing room, 20’ family room, 19’ kitchen/breakfast room with Siemens appliances, utility room, bay fronted dining room and 19’ converted garage which is currently used as a gymnasium.

On the first floor, there is the fabulous master suite which has an en-suite bathroom and 13’7” x 11’3” dressing room, guest suite with en-suite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The second floor comprises 25’ bedroom with spacious and bright en-suite shower room. There are landscaped gardens to the front and rear with ample off street parking.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,395,000 F/H

Lubbock Road, BR7 Granite Lodge acquires its name from the unique circular granite and flint detailing to the external walls. The c1860 property is an elegant detached family home occupying a mature plot of 0.9 acre. It is suitably spacious with six bedrooms and three bathrooms covering the top two floors, and four reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom on the ground. There is also a dry cellarage and a detached double garage. Located just ¾ mile from Chislehurst High Street and ½ mile from Chislehurst station providing access into Central London.

SOLD - Guide Price £2,000,000 F/H

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Woodlands Road, BR1 This stunning five bedroom home in Bickley provides 4,200 sq ft of accommodation. The magnificent open plan kitchen/dining/living arrangement has limestone floors and provides a fantastic entertaining space. The first floor features a galleried landing and five double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities. The property is accessed via electronic gates with driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles.

There are expansive gardens that are mature and entirely screened from neighbouring properties.

Elm Walk, BR6

SOLD - Guide Price £1,795,000 F/H

“Lulworth” sits proudly on Elm Walk, within the prestigious Farnborough Park private estate. Originally built in the 1920s to a traditional design with a thatched roof, the neat façade belies a huge interior that has been extensively remodelled and enlarged to provide some 9,000 square feet of pure luxury.

On the ground floor the principal reception measures in excess of 47ft. There are two further reception rooms which can be used to suit the individual family, plus a spacious kitchen/breakfast room at the centre of the house. The first floor has five luxurious bedroom suites. The home is complete with a heated pool complex, jacuzzi and sauna, poolside shower and changing facilities.

SOLD - Guide £2,999,995 F/H

Mavelstone Close, BR1 This luxury new home of some 5,000 sq ft occupies a prime position off Mavelstone Road, quietly situated with great views towards the City and wonderfully convenient; less than a mile from either Chislehurst or Elmstead Woods station.

The accommodation is arranged on three levels and provides masses of space for families and entertaining alike. Fitted with a luxury specification including an integrated sound system, home cinema, gym, under floor heating, Scantronic alarm, laundry chute and remote operated gates; it certainly ticks all the boxes.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,500,000 F/H

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Oakhill Road, TN13 A bespoke, design-led home with exceptional specification, located in one of Sevenoaks premier roads, just 0.7 miles from Sevenoaks station. Over 3,700 sq ft of internal space which has been tailored to suit the spirit and nature of today’s modern family. Contemporary kitchen by Leicht, bathrooms by C.P Hart and a wonderful sculptured staircase are just some of the fine features of this modern home.

The accommodation comprises five bedrooms, four of which are en-suite, three reception rooms, beautiful kitchen/dining area and utility room. The property is surrounded by tastefully landscaped gardens.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,595,000 F/H

Oakhill Road, BR3 This stunning, double fronted Victorian detached residence sits on one of the most popular roads in Beckenham. The property has been the subject of a comprehensive programme of modernisation; having been extended to the rear to create an open plan space where contemporary living meets period character. The first floor offers four double bedrooms, with the principle bedroom benefitting from views of the delightful rear landscaped garden.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,300,000 F/H

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School Road, BR7 Saint Michaels is a landmark property for Chislehurst, occupying a significant plot at the very heart of Chislehurst Common, with wonderful views to St Nicholas Church and along School Road to the Parish School. Instantly recognisable, this wonderful family home dates back to the 1730s and offers a potential buyer almost 6,000 sq ft of accommodation and yet exudes intimacy, warmth and charm.

The house has five bedrooms, of which four are suites, and a vast amount of reception space, perfect for large families and entertaining on a grand scale.

Over the last 30 years the occupier himself, an architect, has carried out extensive refurbishment and improvements which earned a Design Award from Bromley Council for the rear extension in 2000, and in 2004, a place in the UK’s “25 Most Beautiful Homes”.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,950,000 F/H

Bickley Park Road, BR1 Built by renowned builder Frederick Love is this imposing and handsome five bedroom period home. Occupying a generously sized plot on the prestigious Bickley Park Road, the house boasts beautifully maintained front and rear gardens.

Accommodation comprises four reception rooms, utility room, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs WC, five bedrooms, the master bedroom with en-suite and a dressing room.

There is a driveway either side for each garage and off-street parking for several cars. St Christopher is only a short walk to Bickley mainline train station providing services to Victoria and Blackfriars. There are several highly regarded schools close by such as Bullers Wood, Bickley Park and Bromley High School for Girls.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,275,000 F/H

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Properties to Let Bromley Borough

Park Avenue, BR6 Situated in the very desirable location of Farnborough Park, is this extremely spacious family home. The property offers a grand entrance hall flowing into a substantial kitchen/dining/ family room, downstairs WC, study, utility room, large lounge area. Further benefits include outdoor heated swimming pool, double garage and separate one bedroom annexe.

ÂŁ5,950 PCM

Rectory Lane, DA14 Restored and converted Grade II listed former stable block occupying two acres of gardens that flank Foots Cray Meadows.

The accommodation offers a beautiful balance between period and contemporary architecture, with 10,000 sq ft of living space including five bedrooms, five bathrooms, open plan reception rooms and heated swimming pool.

ÂŁ7,500 PCM

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Bromley Borough Properties Recently Let

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Park Avenue, BR6 A magnificent six bedroom, six bathroom detached home occupying a third of an acre plot, with over 5,700 sq ft of superbly presented accommodation; one of the newest additions to the prestigious Farnborough Park private estate.

Situated within close proximity of Locksbottom Village, providing local shopping facilities, pubs and restaurants including the popular Michelin rated Chapter One restaurant.

£8,500 PCM

LE T

Chislehurst Road, BR7 An attractive 1930s property by architect Frederick Love showing original brickwork and exposed timbers externally and a beautiful refurbished home internally. The well proportioned and spacious accommodation comprises superb Stoneham fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility and laundry room, two principal reception rooms and cloakroom.

Upstairs offers five double bedrooms and four bathrooms.

£4,100 PCM

Manor Way, BR3

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Set on arguably the finest road in Beckenham, is this absolutely stunning detached house. No expense has been spared in creating this superb modern home, which offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms, fabulous fully fitted kitchen and beautifully manicured gardens.

£4,000 PCM

T LE

Bromley Lane, BR7 A modern and spacious six bedroom detached house with an outdoor pool and cinema room. The ground floor features a magnificent open plan kitchen/dining room with glazed conservatory. The property boasts over 5,500 sq ft of accommodation and is arranged over four floors.

£5,000 PCM

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Local Focus

Greenwich & Blackheath The centre of time & space

Londoners all have their favourite places in the city, some preferring the north to the south or vice versa. However, everyone, regardless of where they actually live, will have their own special favourites – whether a quiet and secret oasis or a busy and noisy meeting place – and will visit whenever they can. The river is a dividing line through London and yet at the same time a link that, along with the spreading public transport network across the whole metropolitan area, has opened up the entire city to residents and visitors alike.

Greenwich occupies a special place on the river in London that makes it not only a unique location, but an attractive combination of ancient and modern. From the Royal Observatory, down the grand sweep of the Royal Park to the spectacular buildings of the Old Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Cutty Sark by the Thames, the World Heritage Site looks up the river to the steel and glass of the City of London and the West End and down river past the peninsula and O2 Arena through Docklands towards the sea.

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The ancient history of Greenwich has seen it grow from a village on the river to become a Royal hunting lodge and then a palace for the Tudor monarchs. The development of the maritime technologies necessary to aid the Navy and merchant shipping sealed its importance and made it the home of time itself, with the prime meridian running through its centre. The Greenwich Hospital was not only a charitable home for injured and retired naval seamen but a work or architectural genius involving Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor and John Vanbrugh. This dramatic history is plainly visible in the buildings, streets and open spaces of the town today.

As a place to live and work, of course, Greenwich spreads further out than its historic centre, bordering Deptford, Lewisham, Blackheath and Charlton. The people who call Greenwich home are not only drawn to the heritage that makes the centre of the town a place of international repute, but also the market that has traded in the town since 1700, the local shops, the schools, amenities and services, the restaurants and

bars. There is also an immense variety of streets and communities, from the riverside to the park, along main roads and in quiet back streets with housing that is Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, 20th century and also very modern.

The area is exceptionally well served by transport infrastructure including trains, buses, DLR and the Jubilee Line at North Greenwich, as well as easy access to the A2 and A20 opening up Kent and beyond.

Greenwich & Blackheath

London Docklands & The O2 at North Greenwich

All Saints’ Church on Blackheath

The Dolphin Sundial at Royal Observatory, Greenwich

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Greenwich 020 8858 9911 227 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich SE10 8NB Blackheath Village Office

Blackheath Standard 020 8858 6101 11 Stratheden Parade, Westcombe Park SE3 7SX

(Sales & Lettings) 020 8318 1311 1 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath SE3 0TA (Property Management) 020 8318 0243 39 Montpelier Vale Blackheath SE3 0TJ

Lee Office 020 8852 8633 119 Burnt Ash Road, Lee SE12 8RA

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Properties available in Greenwich & Blackheath On the following pages are some of the finest properties currently available in Greenwich & Blackheath via John Payne Estate Agents.

Established for nearly 40 years, John Payne became part of The Acorn Group in early 2013. Since then, we went on to have our best year ever.

Our success is built on the fact that many of our clients have either used us before, or were recommended by friends or family – in fact, out of 250 clients surveyed by independent firm, ReferenceLine, 99% said they would recommend us.

Branch managers: Chris Wadeson, Pat McManamon, Doug Norris and Richard O’Toole.

Blackheath Village: The flagship John Payne office at 1 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath SE3 0TJ.

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Greenwich & Blackheath John Payne

Distinctly Georgian Blackheath Park, SE3 Guide £3,950,000 Freehold

This fine Georgian built double fronted house is situated on the prestigious Cator Estate and offers over 7,000 sq ft of luxurious accommodation arranged over four floors.

Located in an excellent position only a short walk from the Village, the house sits back from the road with a generous paved driveway offering parking for multiple vehicles. A large garden extends approximately 300ft to the rear with an expansive paved terrace, extensive landscaped lawns and beautifully planted borders. The house has been renovated in a dramatic open plan modern style, offering versatile living and entertaining areas on the ground and lower ground floors with a spectacular open staircase as a central feature.

The large kitchen/dining area overlooks an impressive underground swimming pool

area with spa and sauna and is illuminated by a large octagonal skylight.

On the upper floors you will find five bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a library area on the first floor landing with modern spiral staircase.

The property is well situated for London commuters with fast services from Blackheath station to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Waterloo, Charing Cross and Victoria, and DLR links to Canary Wharf and Bank one stop away at Lewisham. Blackheath Village with its restaurants, shops and station is a 5 minute walk away. The Heath and Greenwich Park are close by and shopping facilities at Bluewater and Canary Wharf are within easy reach.

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Five Bedrooms Approximately 7,000 sq ft Pool Complex 300ft Landscaped Gardens Prestigious Location Stoneham Kitchen On Drive Parking Energy Efficiency Rating E

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Greenwich & Blackheath John Payne

Charming & Elegant Blackheath Park, SE3 Guide £1,950,000 Freehold

A charming four bedroom Grade II listed former coach house occupying a sizeable plot set back from one of the Cator Estate’s most sought after roads.

Accommodation is arranged over four floors, including a spacious master suite on the first floor with a luxurious en-suite bathroom. On the top floor there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Reception rooms comprise an elegant double aspect living room,

a bright study, a welcoming breakfast room and a well fitted kitchen. Externally, there is an impressive south facing walled garden with an extensive terrace, whilst at the front there is off street parking and attractive hard landscaping. A rare opportunity to purchase an imposing period home in a first class location.

John Payne, Blackheath 020 8318 1311

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Grade II Listed Two Bathrooms Spacious Reception Room Off Street Parking Four Bedrooms Stunning Walled Garden Impressive Master Suite No Chain Energy Efficiency Rating E

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Greenwich & Blackheath John Payne

Elegant Beauty Pond Road, SE3 Guide £3,595,000 Freehold

Occupying a prominent plot on this highly regarded residential road within Blackheath’s private Cator Estate, this is a beautifully presented and imposing seven bedroom, three bathroom, Grade II listed Regency Style family home.

Approached via electric gates and a generous drive, the property has been modernised and refurbished to an exceptional standard in recent years. This has included the installation of a magnificent galleried double height conservatory with an impressive additional reception area. This provides access to the beautifully landscaped gardens, air-conditioned underground gymnasium, and wine cellar.

Overall this is a well configured, elegant property offering super family accommodation arranged over four floors.

Finished to a high standard including an abundance of features, such as solid cherry wood floor and bespoke staircase, built-in sound system, air-conditioning, under floor heating, stunning landscaped gardens to the front and rear, a double garage and exceptional reception space throughout the hall and garden floors.

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Detached House Seven Bedrooms Three Bathrooms Double Garage Gymnasium Wine Cellar Conservatory Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Wealth of Character Guildford Grove, SE10 Guide £1,175,000 Freehold

A stunning, sympathetically and extensively modernised, extended three storey early Victorian circa 1850, semi-detached period house.

Offering a flexible layout with up to four bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom and a lovely garden floor with open plan living/dining/kitchen area leading directly to the south facing garden.

is a short walk from Greenwich mainline and Docklands Light Railway stations with Greenwich Royal Park and historic Greenwich Village a short distance away.

Situated in the highly regarded Ashburnham Triangle Conservation area, the property

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Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Cloakroom High Quality Fittings South Facing Garden Rear Extension Bi-Folding Doors Wealth of Character Energy Efficiency Rating D

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John Payne, Greenwich 020 8858 9911

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Traditional Tastes Coleraine Road, SE3 Guide £1,595,000 Freehold

John Payne, Blackheath 020 8318 1311

A super example of a five bedroom period semi-detached family house offering spacious, well planned accommodation over three floors. Situated in Coleraine Road, a highly regarded and sought after tree lined residential road within Westcombe Park, the property is conveniently located for easy access to Westcombe Park mainline station and is just a short walk to the numerous amenities at the Royal Standard. Internally, the property has been well maintained by its current longstanding owners and is certainly a property that is worthy of prompt consideration.

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Five Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Fitted Kitchen Utility Room Reception Room Dining Room Off Street Parking Attractive Garden Energy Efficiency Rating D

Modernised Marvel Kidbrooke Grove, SE3 Guide £2,600,000 Freehold

John Payne, Blackheath 020 8318 1311

A truly stunning treble-fronted six bedroom, four bathroom family house which occupies an impressive corner plot on this highly regarded broad tree-lined residential road. The property has been the subject of a thorough and sympathetic programme of modernisation and improvement including a very spacious loft room and en-suite shower room, a superb kitchen and a fabulous feature bathroom.

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MEET THE

AGENTS Richard O’Toole Director, John Payne Blackheath

My first memory of Blackheath was when my father decided that the Heath would be a good place for the maiden flight of his carefully and painstakingly constructed radio controlled airplane. I remember being taken by the wide open space of the Heath and the large, impressive properties that surrounded it. Sadly, the maiden flight was catastrophic and brief but my first visit left a lasting impression on me.

When I was given the opportunity to work in a Blackheath estate agency at the tender age of seventeen I jumped at it, and 28 years later I’m still here! As an agent, the enormous diversity of property that Blackheath offers is just a small part of the appeal of working in the area. It really is a village - a claim made by many London suburbs - but it’s the truth here. Popping out to get a sandwich, just 20 yards away, can take a lot longer than planned as I constantly bump into clients, some of whom have become friends, and there’s always village news to catch up on.

Blackheath has some of the most informed clients you could wish to come across. They are keen and very knowledgeable, not just in relation to the property market, but also the history of Blackheath and its environs (to quote a famous local historian). Their passion for

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the local area is infectious, and is one of the things that drives my team and I to be as equally passionate about the property in and around SE3. The unprecedented appetite for property continues unabated and there are no signs on the horizon that demand will wane.

Interest rates are also unlikely to move for the remainder of 2014, which will only add fervour to an already thriving market.

It has been over a year since John Payne became part of The Acorn Group. During that time we’ve benefited from massive investment in infrastructure and a doubling of our already extensive marketing budget, along with access to a shared group database of over 25,000 people looking for property throughout London & the South East. At the same time, we’ve retained the bespoke, legendary service that has earned us a 99% recommended rating at referenceline.com from over 260 reviews. All of this combined, has resulted in the most successful year in the history of our operation. In the wake of an astonishing 2013, market-watchers can be confident that the next 12 months will be anything but dull.

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Recently Sold Greenwich & Blackheath

Beaconsfield Road, SE3 This attractive four bedroom Edwardian semidetached house is situated on one of Westcombe Park’s most sought after roads just minutes away from Westcombe Park station. It retains a wealth of period features throughout including fireplaces in both reception rooms and all of the bedrooms.

There is an original tiled floor to the hallway, stripped floorboards and original cornicing to the ceilings.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,285,000 F/H

Brooklands Park, SE3 Occupying prominent gated plots on the private Cator Estate, this is one of a pair of stunning detached family homes both sold

by John Payne, offering 4,000 sq ft of bright, contemporary accommodation over just two floors. Four double bedrooms all benefit from impressive en-suites. The living accommodation provides a formal reception room, dining room, study, utility, and a feature kitchen/breakfast/ family room measuring 40ft.

SOLD - Guide Price £3,250,000 F/H

Burney Street, SE10 An elegant four storey Grade II listed family town house c1840 situated in the heart of Greenwich Village, combining both period and modern features with four bedrooms, stylish kitchen, stunning contemporary bathroom and separate shower room, south facing walled garden, utility room, and the benefit of a light bright study/home office.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,600,000 F/H

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John Payne

Cambridge Drive, SE3 A stunning five bedroom extended Victorian semi-detached family home offering generous accommodation arranged over three floors. The property retains a wealth of character and period features including sash windows, high ceilings with cornicing and fireplaces. To the ground floor, there is a generous double aspect lounge, beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room which leads to the utility room and separate WC.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,150,000 F/H

Eliot Place, SE3 Occupying an enviable position just off the Heath, this is an attractive five storey town house erected by Berkeley Homes in 1996. Situated on Eliot Place, a highly sought after residential location, the property is within 100 metres of the open Heath and just 250 metres from the centre of Blackheath Village. Internally the property is well presented and has been tastefully improved.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,595,000 F/H

Crooms Hill West, SE10 An elegant, charming and characterful, four storey, Grade II listed, double fronted period house, dating back to circa 1706. Occupying a highly desirable position within this much sought after historic road.

The property enjoys direct Greenwich Park views from all the upper floor rooms. It has been significantly improved and well maintained by the current owners offering generous and flexible accommodation to suit most families and with Georgian style period features.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,600,000 F/H

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Recently Sold Greenwich & Blackheath

Langdale Road, SE10 A beautiful and very substantial five storey, Victorian family home of approximately 3,000 sq ft, including a top floor self-contained ‘Nanny Flat’, situated within the highly popular Ashburnham Triangle Conservation area.

This stunning house has six bedrooms complimented by four bathrooms. On the raised ground floor is a lovely bright dual aspect reception room and the pièce de résistance is a well specified open plan lower ground floor kitchen diner/reception - ideal for entertaining.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,380,000 F/H

Coleraine Road, SE10 Situated in Coleraine Road, an attractive tree lined residential road, this property is within a short stroll of Westcombe Park station and the wide open spaces of the Heath.

Accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers a host of original features including fireplaces and ceiling cornices. Added benefits include an attractive extension at the rear providing a bright dining area which is semi open plan to the generous kitchen/ breakfast room, and solar panels. Externally, there is a very well presented 100’ rear garden, whilst at the front of the property there is a generous off street parking space.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,500,000 F/H

Wemyss Road, SE3 A spacious four storey Victorian semidetached family home quietly situated on a residential road in the heart of the village, and benefiting from a garden floor one bedroom annexe which could be selfcontained. The generous accommodation offers a host of original features, including feature fireplaces, sash windows and ceiling cornicing. The 60ft south facing garden has been arranged as a flagstone terrace with raised brick flower borders.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,300,000 F/H

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John Payne

Blackheath Park, SE3 A very fine, detached Grade II listed Georgian villa standing on Blackheath’s most desirable address, only a few hundred metres from the village. The massive family accommodation of 3,929 sq ft, is arranged over four floors, retaining immense charm and character, with a good sized south facing rear garden and excellent driveway parking.

SOLD - Guide Price £3,000,000 F/H

Breakspears Road, SE4

Belmont Grove, SE3

A superb double fronted detached Victorian family home retaining many period features and offering generous accommodation arranged over three floors. Situated within the Brockley Conservation Area with Hilly Fields Park, Brockley and St Johns mainline train stations close by.

A deceptively spacious and beautifully presented five bedroom detached family house which has the added benefit of a well-equipped studio in the garden. This is a truly impressive and flexible family home close to a host of shopping facilities and transport links.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,395,000 F/H

SOLD - Guide Price £1,650,000 F/H

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Recently Sold Greenwich & Blackheath

Hyde Vale, SE10 Imposing Grade II listed period house set in an attractive terrace on one of the most sought after roads in the West Greenwich Conservation Area. The property has been extensively renovated by the present owners to create a beautiful family home. The accommodation is arranged over four floors, the upper floors providing four double bedrooms, bathroom, separate shower room and study to the rear. To the lower ground floor you will find the kitchen and dining area which has direct access to the garden; and on the hall level there is a wonderful dual aspect reception room also benefitting from access to the rear garden.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,595,000 F/H

Mycenae Road, SE3 A substantial five double bedroom Victorian semi-detached house boasting a wealth of period features including sash windows, feature fireplaces, cornicing and oak parquet flooring.

This attractive family home is situated in one of Westcombe Park’s most sought after roads and within close proximity to Westcombe Park station. The property is presented in splendid decorative order throughout. The rear garden incorporates decking to the side and rear with steps down to lawn and mature shrubbery and a sunken trampoline.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,150,000 F/H

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John Payne

Luton Place, SE10 A beautifully presented elegant and imposing four storey, period family house circa 1820 situated within this quiet, little known cul-de-sac off King George Street, just yards from the bijou shops on Royal Hill and a short walk from Greenwich Royal Park, Greenwich mainline station, Historic Greenwich Village and Cutty Sark DLR station for frequent services to Canary Wharf. In addition to the three/four bedrooms, there are two bathrooms, three inter-connecting ground floor reception rooms ending in a lovely sunny area with French doors overlooking the garden and kitchen/breakfast room with integral appliances.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,300,000 F/H

The Paragon, SE3 Occupying a Heath-side position and forming part of this Grade I listed Georgian crescent, providing in excess of 3,000 sq ft of beautifully presented space arranged over three levels.

Internally the property has been the subject of a thorough, tasteful and sympathetic refurbishment programme.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,850,000 F/H

Dartmouth Row, SE10 An impressive six bedroom, double fronted period family house which benefits from a large extension on the ground floor and provides spacious, well planned and generous accommodation arranged over three levels. Situated on this highly regarded residential road, the property enjoys convenient access to Lewisham and Greenwich town centres and is a pleasant stroll across the Heath to Blackheath Village.

SOLD - Guide Price £1,895,000 F/H

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Properties to Let Greenwich & Blackheath

Kidbrooke Grove, SE3 This elegant and imposing five double bedroom treble fronted late Victorian detached residence has been tastefully renovated throughout to a very high standard to include oak floors, three high specification bathrooms and a fantastic large kitchen/breakfast room. The extensive gardens surround three sides of the house and are beautifully landscaped.

ÂŁ7,000 PCM

Ashburnham Place, SE10 A beautiful five double bedroom terraced halls-adjoining Victorian terrace property. This charming period property has been modernised to the highest standard and affords an extremely spacious and tastefully decorated interior. Located within the Ashburnham Triangle, the most sought after location in Greenwich.

ÂŁ3,750 PCM

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Greenwich & Blackheath Properties Recently Let

Blackheath Park, SE3 A four bedroom Grade II listed former coach house occupying a sizeable plot on one of the Cator Estate’s most sought after roads. Accommodation is over four floors including double aspect reception room, study, breakfast room, well fitted kitchen and master suite with en-suite bathroom. There is a south facing walled garden, off street parking and attractive hard landscaping to the front.

£3,500 PCM

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Greenwich South Street, SE10 Located in the heart of West Greenwich this beautiful five bedroom Georgian family home offers a wealth of period features. Flexible living accommodation throughout including a separate lower ground floor unit with bedroom, reception, shower room and doors to well maintained rear garden.

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£3,800 PCM

Blackheath Park, SE3 Located on the prestigious Cator Estate in Blackheath, an immaculate five bedroom house offering both contemporary and neutral accommodation throughout.

Includes two large reception areas with oak flooring leading onto the landscaped rear garden and master bedroom suite with access to a private roof garden. This property is wired with ambient lighting throughout.

£3,600 PCM

Brand Street, SE10

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A larger than average much sought after three bedroom late Georgian terraced house located in a prime position close to Greenwich Royal Park, stations and town centre. The property has been carefully upgraded in recent years. The beautifully presented home offers many original period features with high specification bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room and pleasant south facing garden.

£3,000 PCM

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New Homes Recently Sold

New Homes Division On the following pages are some of the finest properties from our dedicated New Homes division.

Our experienced New Homes team have built a reputation as market leaders and are able to offer expert help and assistance whether you are looking to either buy or sell a New Home, throughout London and the South East.

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Akin Kara, New Homes Manager

From land acquisition to completion of re-sales, and from development appraisals to marketing strategies, we will be able to assist and provide a complete and comprehensive service.

Our two regional offices in Bromley and London Bridge are strategically placed and our personnel have the experience and in-depth knowledge of each geographical area of operation, ensuring that they are able to advise with confidence. Our sales negotiators operate from each of our key offices under the control of our Management Team. Our computer linked network ensures maximum exposure to our purchaser database for each of our developments.

London Office 116-118 Bermondsey Street, London Bridge SE1 3TX 020 7089 6566 Bromley Office 1 Sherman Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 3JH 020 8315 6996

For information on all currently available new developments, please visit: acornnewhomes.co.uk

Bickley Road, BR1

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‘Wessex Court’, a prestigious private gated development exclusively offering two detached houses in the popular leafy suburb of Bickley. ‘Hidden’ behind electric gates are two traditionally built family homes, each offering spacious and highly specified accommodation measuring approximately 2,780 sq ft and comprising five bedrooms and four bathrooms, three of which are en-suites. Combining both privacy and family entertaining, with three reception rooms and a kitchen which is complete with Siemens appliances and a separate utility room. Each of the houses enjoys an extremely private and secluded garden with a southerly aspect. Other benefits

include under floor heating on the ground floor, a high level of finishes throughout with quality brands; Porcelanosa, Hansgrohe and Villeroy and Boch; a bespoke home entertainment system, a garage and a 10 year BLP Warranty. In addition to the main houses’ accommodation there is living space above the garage which makes an ideal office/ study, guest annexe or studio.

• Two Detached Houses

• Integrated Quality Appliances

• Secure Gated Entrance

• 2,780 sq ft

• Five Bedrooms

• Separate Garage

• Four Bathrooms

• Separate Annexe/Studio

• Private Landscaped Garden

• 10 Year BLP Warranty

• High Level of Finishes

SOLD - Guide £1,250,000 Freehold

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Southview Road, CR6 ‘Cheney Ridge’ is a five bedroom detached house designed to provide privacy and family entertaining; with three reception rooms, a comprehensively fitted kitchen plus a separate utility room.

Space and light are the key attributes to the modern, functional layouts of these magnificent homes.

Ideal for the socially active who enjoy entertaining or those seeking the privacy of their own space.

Warlingham is a picturesque village offering a variety of shops for everyday needs in addition to the excellent choice of pubs and restaurants catering for all tastes.

SOLD - Guide £1,350,000 Freehold

Roxburgh Place, BR1

Roxburgh Place, BR1 ‘Russett House’ is a traditionally built six bedroom detached house offering spacious and impressive living accommodation. Combining both privacy and entertaining, the accommodation is arranged over three levels measuring an impressive 5,349 sq ft. Great care and consideration has been given to the design and every aspect of modern day living.

Comprising four reception rooms, including a study, drawing room, dining room and 27ft kitchen/family room,

complete with a fully equipped and well appointed kitchen including integrated appliances

by Siemens. The beautiful landscaped garden offers both privacy and seclusion, and further benefits include a double garage. Two bedrooms are complete with en-suites while the other two bedrooms are served by a stunning family bathroom.

SOLD - £2,100,000 Freehold

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‘Brierley’ is a luxurious five bedroom detached house forming part of the impressive new development, Roxburgh Place in Bickley. With great care and consideration given to every aspect, the accommodation is arranged over three levels offering a generous 3,272 sq ft.

Finished to a premium specification, this home comprises three reception rooms including a drawing room, dining room and a 31ft kitchen/ family room with direct access to a beautifully landscaped garden. Two of the four principal bedrooms are complete with en-suites in addition to a main family bathroom, the master bedroom is complimented by its own walk-in dressing room and Juliet balcony and a further games room sits on the second floor.

SOLD - Guide £1,395,000 Freehold

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New Homes Available

Breathtaking Views Mowbrary House, CR6 Guide £1,150,000 Freehold

Mowbrary House, a brand new stunning five bedroom detached family home, offering 3,208 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two levels. The ground floor combines both privacy and family entertaining, with three reception rooms, a kitchen, plus a separate utility room leading to the integral garage. Outside you will find beautifully landscaped gardens leading up to the entrance with the side of the property offering breathtaking views.

The first floor offers five double bedrooms, with en-suite and dressing room to the master bedroom, en-suites to bedrooms 2 and 4 and a further family bathroom. Warlingham and the surrounding area provide a good choice of state primary and secondary schools in addition to popular private schools.

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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Brand New Detached House Five Double Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms Four Fully Tiled Bathrooms 3,208 sq ft En-Suite to Master Bedroom Dressing Room to Master Bedroom Energy Efficiency Rating B

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Contemporary Design Dacre, Southview Road, CR6 £925,000 Freehold

‘Dacres’ is a brand new executive style detached house located near the much sought after village of Warlingham.

Offering approximately 3,291 sq ft of accommodation, the ground floor combines both privacy and entertaining, with three reception rooms, a 23ft living room and 21ft dining room with bi-folding doors leading directly to a patio area.

The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a separate utility room. The first floor offers five double bedrooms, all with breathtaking views, en-suite and dressing room to the master bedroom, en-suite to the second bedroom and two further fully tiled bathrooms.

Consideration has been given to the specification with under floor heating throughout and natural wood finishes.All principal rooms are wired for a multimedia system, in addition to intelligent lighting, all of which can be operated via a smart phone or tablet.

Warlingham is a picturesque village offering a variety of shops, in addition to the excellent choice of pubs and restaurants.

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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Brand New Detached House Five Double Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms Four Fully Tiled Bathrooms 3,291 sq ft En-Suite to Master Bedroom Dressing Room to Master Bedroom Under Floor Heating Multimedia System Energy Efficiency Rating B

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New Homes Available

Traditional Style Widmore Place, Bickley Road, BR1 From £1,295,000 Freehold

Four individually designed luxury detached homes, Widmore Place is simply a unique opportunity to own a luxury home in the heart of Bickley. The popular and picturesque suburb allows you to feel like you are escaping the hustle and bustle of city life while remaining a short commute to Central London.

These four detached houses includes the sympathetic conversion of a Grade II listed building, previously the Widmore Public House, which has nearly 200 years of history.

Nestled between Bromley and Chislehurst, Bickley has an established reputation for excellent schools, leisure

facilities and shopping amenities, making it an ideal location for family living.

The three other substantial detached houses have all been designed with great consideration and care given to the architectural design and specification overseen by the highly reputable developer McCulloch Homes. Bickley and Chislehurst stations are less than a mile away along with the A21 nearby linking the M25 to Central London.

Langford Russell, Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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Grade II Listed Building Conversion Three Additional New Detached Homes Five Bedrooms Four Bathrooms High Standard Finishes Fully Fitted Kitchens Private Gardens

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New Homes Available

Spectacularly Modern Oxenden Wood Road, BR6 Guide £2,150,000 Freehold Set within one of Kent’s most prestigious locations ‘Chelsfield Park’. Offering over 5,000 sq ft of accommodation with woodland aspects to the rear and carriage driveway to the front.

The home enjoys versatile accommodation over three floors. The generous entrance hall gives a bright and spacious first impression with a spectacular modern finish.

To the ground floor there are two reception rooms, utility room, cloakroom and a beautiful kitchen/ breakfast room furnished with a Stoneham kitchen and equipped with Miele appliances.

Langford Russell, Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Unique Opportunity The Glen, BR6 Guide £2,250,000 Freehold A unique opportunity to purchase a brand new detached house built by ‘Mid Kent Homes’ who have been building quality individual houses for over 40 years and located within one of Kent’s most sought after private gated estates.

The property proposed for this plot will be impressive and built to a high specification. The anticipated completion date is May 2015 therefore giving any new owner the option to select bespoke finishes.

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Detached House Five Bedrooms Double Garage High Specification Completion May 2015 Energy Efficiency Rating E

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Chelsfield Station 0.3 miles Approximately 5,000 sq ft Double Garage Under Floor Heating Bespoke Sanitary Ware Stoneham Kitchen Energy Efficiency Rating B

New Homes Available

Woodland Escape Forest Drive, BR2 Guide £2,500,000 Freehold This wonderful bespoke new build detached home is being constructed by the renowned Mid Kent Homes who have been building high quality individual houses for over 40 years. The property is located within the exclusive private gated estate ‘Keston Park’. The accommodation is approximately 6,000 sq ft and has the added benefit of a south facing aspect backing onto woodland.

available from Orpington mainline station (1.5 miles away/5 minute bus journey) with journey times of 15 minutes into London Bridge station. Local schools include the Ofsted Outstanding Rated Darrick Wood Infant and Senior Schools (0.5 miles) as well as the acclaimed grammar schools, St Olaves and Newstead Wood School for Girls.

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Bespoke Detached House Five Bedrooms Keston Park Approximately 6,000 sq ft South Facing Aspect Backing onto Woodland New Build Energy Efficiency Rating E

Completion is anticipated for October 2014.

At this stage it is possible for new owners to have the opportunity to choose their own individual finishes.

Keston Park conveniently situated for Locksbottom Village with its array of boutiques, beauty salons and host of highly regarded restaurants. For those working within the City, frequent fast services are

Langford Russell, Locksbottom 01689 882 988

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The Acorn Group Directory

Residential Sales & Lettings Beckenham - Langford Russell 3-5 Kelsey Park Road Beckenham Kent BR3 6LH 020 8663 4433 beckenham@langfordrussell.co.uk

Chislehurst – Langford Russell 7a High Street Chislehurst Kent BR7 5AB 020 8295 4900 chislehurst@langfordrussell.co.uk

Kennington - Acorn 325 Kennington Road Kennington London SE11 4QE 020 7820 6090 kennington@acorn.ltd.uk

Peckham Rye - Acorn 30-32 Peckham Rye Peckham London SE15 4JR 020 7771 6777 peckham@acorn.ltd.uk

Blackheath Village – John Payne 1 Montpelier Vale Blackheath Village London SE3 0TA 020 8318 1311 blackheathvillage@johnpayne.com

Crystal Palace - Acorn 29 Westow Street Crystal Palace London SE19 3RW 020 8768 0000 crystalpalace@acorn.ltd.uk

Lee - John Payne 119 Burnt Ash Road Lee London SE12 8RA 020 8852 8633 lee@johnpayne.com

Sydenham - Acorn 54 Sydenham Road Sydenham London SE26 5QF 020 8776 7070 sydenham@acorn.ltd.uk

Blackheath Standard - John Payne 11 Stratheden Parade Blackheath London SE3 7SX 020 8858 6101 blackheathstandard@johnpayne.com

Dulwich - Acorn 98 Lordship Lane Dulwich London SE22 8HF 020 8516 3666 dulwich@acorn.ltd.uk

Lewisham - Acorn 153 High Street Lewisham London SE13 6AA 020 8852 4455 lewisham@acorn.ltd.uk

West Wickham - Langford Russell 7 High Street West Wickham Kent BR4 0LP 020 8432 7373 westwickham@langfordrussell.co.uk

Brockley - Acorn 409 Brockley Road Brockley London SE4 2PH 020 8694 1177 brockley@acorn.ltd.uk

Forest Hill - Acorn 58 London Road Forest Hill London SE23 3HF 020 8333 5080 foresthill@acorn.ltd.uk

Locksbottom – Langford Russell 7 Princess Parade Locksbottom Kent BR6 8NP 01689 882 988 locksbottom@langfordrussell.co.uk

Bromley – Langford Russell 19–23 Masons Hill Bromley Kent BR2 9HD 020 8315 5544 bromley@langfordrussell.co.uk

Greenwich - John Payne 227 Greenwich High Road Greenwich London SE10 8NB 020 8858 9911 greenwich@johnpayne.com

London Bridge – Acorn 116–118 Bermondsey Street London Bridge London SE1 3TX 020 7089 6565 londonbridge@acorn.ltd.uk

Catford - Acorn 128 Rushey Green Catford London SE6 4HQ 020 8333 4488 catford@acorn.ltd.uk

Grove Park - Acorn 321 Baring Road Grove Park London SE12 0DZ 020 8857 2244 grovepark@acorn.ltd.uk

Orpington - Langford Russell 280 High Street Orpington Kent BR6 0ND 01689 661 400 orpington@langfordrussell.co.uk

Divisions & Services Chartered Surveyors 2nd Floor, 142–148 Main Road Sidcup Kent DA14 6NZ 0845 63 44 187 surveys@mapsurveyors.co.uk

Customer Services 1 Sherman Road Bromley Kent BR1 3JH 020 8315 6929 customerservices@acorn.ltd.uk

New Homes (London Office) 116–118 Bermondsey Street London Bridge London SE1 3TX 020 7089 6566 newhomes@acorn.ltd.uk

Unique (Kent) 7a High Street Chislehurst Kent BR7 5AB 020 8378 1222 enquiries@uniquepropertiesuk.com

Commercial & Development (Kent) 1 Sherman Road Bromley Kent BR1 3JH 020 8315 5454 commercial@acorn.ltd.uk

Estate Management 1 Sherman Road Bromley Kent BR1 3JH 020 8315 6980 em@acorn.ltd.uk

Personnel Support 1 Sherman Road Bromley Kent BR1 3JH 020 8315 6939 ps@acorn.ltd.uk

Unique (London) 116–118 Bermondsey Street London Bridge London SE1 3TX 020 7089 6500 enquiries@uniquepropertiesuk.com

Commercial & Development (London) 116–118 Bermondsey Street London Bridge London SE1 3TX 020 7089 6555 commercial@acorn.ltd.uk

Financial Services & Insurance 1 Sherman Road Bromley Kent BR1 3JH 020 8315 6960 start@startmortgages.co.uk

Property Management 1 Sherman Road Bromley Kent BR1 3JH 020 8315 6909 pm@acorn.ltd.uk

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Sundridge Park is a renowned and beautiful Members Club located just seven miles from the heart of London. Both of our fabulous courses offer a distinctive challenge to the discerning golfer and come with impressive views of some of the capital's best-known landmarks.

With an abundance of competition golf for all ages, fantastic practice facilities, an Academy for those new to the game and a buzzing social scene, we aim to be the premier Members Club in the region.

Special offers • Bring some of your golfing buddies to Sundridge Park. Start your day with a full English breakfast.

Tee off any time after 10.30am (Monday – Wednesday) and end the day with a beer and sandwich.

Minimum number is 12 - £50 per person.

• Coffee and bacon roll on arrival – 18 holes – Followed by a pint. Cost per 4-Ball £200 (Monday – Friday only) For more information on Membership, Green Fees, Societies and Special Offers, Business Membership, Business meetings or Functions please contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sundridge Park

Sundridge Park Golf Club Limited Garden Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 9PP Tel: 020 8460 0278 Fax: 020 8289 3050 Email: jo.day@spgc.co.uk Web: www.spgc.co.uk Registered in England No: 1269937

The new BMW X4

Stephen James Bromley

The Ultimate Driving Machine

THE NEW BMW X4 NOW AVAILABLE AT STEPHEN JAMES BROMLEY. The new BMW X4 introduces the bold, sporty aesthetics of a coupé with BMW xDrive, the intelligent four-wheel drive system, to provide the ultimate driving pleasure.

The eye-catching design in no way overshadows practicality with the 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats allowing you to create more space when required. What’s more, each of the progressive models sports a high level of equipment as standard including 18" alloy wheels, Xenon headlights and automatic tailgate. Leather upholstery, heated front seats and BMW Business Navigation further enhance the driving pleasure. Undeniably powerful yet impressively economical, the new BMW X4 demands to be driven.

For more information on the new BMW X4 or to arrange a test drive*, please contact us on 020 8295 8500 or visit www.stephenjamesbromleybmw.co.uk

Stephen James Bromley Bickley Road, Bromley Kent BR1 2NE

Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW X4 range: Urban 42.2–47.9mpg (6.7–5.9l/100km). Extra Urban 49.6–60.1mpg (5.7–4.7l/100km). Combined 46.3–54.3mpg (6.1–5.2l/100km). CO2 emissions 159–131g/km.

Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions.

*Test drive subject to applicant status and availability. BMW EfficientDynamics reduces emissions without compromising performance developments and is standard across the model range.

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