Dorney Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR5
South East
£400,000
Listed on 11/09/2026
Listed on 11/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
806 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This chain-free two-bedroom terraced house is situated near Petts Wood, with St Mary Cray station, local amenities, schools and Nugent Shopping Park within reach. The ground floor has an entrance hall, a front-facing lounge with a fireplace, and a separate dining room with a door to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units, work surfaces, a cooker and space for appliances.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, including a larger front bedroom with built-in storage, alongside a shower room and separate WC. The property has double glazing and off-street parking. The rear garden includes a lawn and patio. Described as needing updating, it offers scope for a buyer to modernise the existing accommodation.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This two-bedroom terrace is a usable, light-refresh project rather than a major renovation. The living spaces and bedrooms look serviceable but dated, while the kitchen and decorative finishes offer scope for a cosmetic update; the rear garden and front approach could also be tidied. Two reception areas, off-street parking and a usable garden give the house practical appeal.
At £400,000, it is just below the local average on a £/sqf basis, which is a modest positive rather than a standout discount. The overall D grade reflects limited value-creation headroom at this price, despite good fundamentals and location.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated carpets and decorative finishes across the living spaces and bedrooms.
- Update the older kitchen finishes while retaining a usable layout.
- Tidy the weathered garden and front approach to make better use of the outdoor space.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
St Mary Cray Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · St Mary Cray
Petts Wood Rail Station
0.9 miles
Train · Petts Wood
Orpington Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Orpington
Chislehurst Rail Station
1.9 miles
Train · Chislehurst
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