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Crockenhill Road, Swanley

South East

£1,350,000

Listed on 24/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
7
Type
Detached
Area
4773 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This Grade II listed Tudor farmhouse is set in a semi-rural position beside open farmland, within approximately 1.75 acres of mature grounds. The house has timber-framed, rendered and brick elevations, with a tiled roof, and retains features including exposed beams, leaded-light windows, fireplaces and period detailing. Its accommodation includes seven bedrooms, two bathrooms and four reception rooms, alongside a kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility/laundry room and cellar or basement. Outside, a sweeping circular drive leads to a triple garage and provides extensive parking. The grounds include formal garden areas, an outdoor swimming pool with terrace and an ancillary outbuilding. A detached period coach house is also included and is described as requiring significant refurbishment, with possible future uses subject to planning and listed building consents. The listing identifies scope to restore and enhance the house and grounds while respecting its listed status. Crockenhill village is nearby, while Swanley and Orpington provide further amenities and transport links. Swanley and St Mary Cray stations offer rail services towards London, and the M20 and M25 are accessible. The property is marketed by Alan de Maid, Orpington.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1.35m, this substantial Grade II listed Tudor farmhouse is asking around £283/sq ft, well below the local average of £436/sq ft—a strong acquisition point for a seven-bedroom period home with around 1.75 acres, mature gardens and a pool. The main house appears usable, with its beams, timber framing and fireplaces providing a distinctive canvas for sympathetic cosmetic updating; the existing renovation range is £12,000–£24,000. The detached coach house is a separate, more substantial project, with any conversion or alternative use subject to the necessary consents.

There is scope to refresh the traditional interiors and improve parts of the grounds while retaining the farmhouse’s historic character. The overall score is strong, supported by the attractive price and fundamentals, though its rural location and the work involved in the coach house temper the opportunity.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes in the main house while showcasing its exposed beams, timber framing and fireplaces.
  • Reinstate and landscape parts of the mature grounds, with the pool terrace adding leisure potential.
  • Take on the detached coach house as a separate refurbishment project, with future use subject to planning and listed building consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Crockenhill Road, Swanley
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£5,100
Based on a loan of £1,012,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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