Leesons Hill, Orpington
South East
£300,000
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
744 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Thomas Brown Estates is marketing this two-bedroom terraced house with no forward chain. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a front lounge, a kitchen and dining room with a rear lobby, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. Double glazing and central heating are stated, and the property is freehold with Council Tax Band C.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £300,000, this two-bedroom terrace is priced attractively against the local £/sqf average: £403/sqf versus £501/sqf. That gives a buyer a cheaper entry point for a substantial project, with two stated double bedrooms, no forward chain and scope to reshape the home to their taste. The £45,000–£75,000 renovation range points to a serious programme rather than a cosmetic update, and the economics remain tight after works: the £360,000 midpoint total is only 3.4% below the implied current local average value, before stamp duty and fees.
There is plenty to tackle: the kitchen is in poor condition, living and bedroom finishes and flooring are worn, and the rear garden is overgrown and cluttered. Clearing and landscaping the garden, updating the interiors and investigating the ceiling staining could create a much fresher home. The listing also mentions possible rear or loft extension potential, subject to permissions; the available exterior views show no obvious major roof failure.
Key opportunities
- Acquire below the local £/sqf average and rework the two-bedroom home to suit a buyer’s own style.
- Replace the visibly worn kitchen finishes and refresh the dated living and bedroom spaces for a more cohesive interior.
- Clear and landscape the overgrown rear garden; the listing also points to possible rear or loft extension scope, subject to planning permission.
Key risks
- The £45,000–£75,000 works range makes this a substantial renovation programme, not a cosmetic refresh; budget and timing need to allow for the interior updates, garden clearance and investigation of the ceiling staining.
- Ceiling staining and a damaged ceiling tile need investigation to establish the cause and repair scope.
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