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Poverest Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5

South East

£625,000

Listed on 27/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow
Area
1463 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

jdm in Petts Wood are marketing this two-bedroom detached bungalow on Poverest Road with no onward chain. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, two double bedrooms, a kitchen, and a large open-plan sitting and dining room with a patio door to the rear courtyard. There is also a family bathroom, separate WC, utility area and garage. Outside, the rear courtyard is paved and planted with mature shrubs, while the front has a lawn and a driveway with space for at least three cars. The listing identifies potential to extend to the front, subject to planning permission. The property is close to Petts Wood and St Mary Cray stations, local shops and services, schools and woodland. The sale is subject to probate, and the executor has limited knowledge of the property, so buyers should make their own enquiries.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £625,000, this detached bungalow is priced around 14.7% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. Its spacious open-plan living and dining room, two double bedrooms, garage and substantial driveway give the project a useful foundation, while the dated finishes offer scope for a light modernisation. The roof tiles show moss and weathering, although no major failure is apparent in the photos.

The paved courtyard is usable and has established planting, with room for a tidy-up. The listing also mentions potential to extend to the front, subject to planning permission.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes as part of a light refresh.
  • Update carpets and decorative finishes across the spacious open-plan living area and two double bedrooms.
  • Make the most of the garage, substantial driveway and usable courtyard; the listing also cites potential to extend to the front, subject to planning permission.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Poverest Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • St Mary Cray Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · St Mary Cray

  • Petts Wood Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Petts Wood

  • Orpington Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Orpington

  • Chislehurst Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Chislehurst

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,554
Based on a loan of £468,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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