Yeovil Close, Orpington, BR6
South East
£475,000Guide Price
Listed on 01/11/2026
Listed on 01/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
BungalowArea
824 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom detached bungalow is set on a cul-de-sac within reach of Orpington station. The listing also notes nearby schools including Newstead Woods, St Olave's, Tubbenden Primary and Darrick Wood Secondary. A south-facing garden and detached 20ft garage are included, with scope to extend subject to the usual consents. The sale uses the Modern Method of Auction, with a 56-day reservation period and a non-refundable reservation fee of 4.5% of the purchase price, subject to a £6,600 minimum. Buyers should review the Buyer Information Pack and check any mortgage arrangements before bidding; the pack fee is payable by the buyer.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This three-bedroom bungalow has a useful starting point: the photographed interiors look usable, while the south-facing garden, detached garage and small outbuilding add practical appeal. The older finishes and mixed flooring offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh, and the listing also points to extension potential subject to the usual consents.
At £475,000, it is priced above the local £/sqf average, and the overall economics look tight against local benchmarks once purchase and works are considered. The project has appealing features, but the price leaves limited room for value creation.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older kitchen, bathroom and living-space finishes to give the usable interiors a more current feel.
- Make the most of the south-facing garden, detached garage and small brick outbuilding.
- Explore the stated extension scope, subject to the usual consents.
Key risks
- The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, while purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Orpington Rail Station
0.2 miles
Train · Orpington
Petts Wood Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Petts Wood
Chelsfield Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Chelsfield
St Mary Cray Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · St Mary Cray
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£1,941
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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