Shortlands Road Bromley BR2 0JP

• PERIOD DETACHED HOME• 7 BEDROOMS

• 4 BATHROOMS• HALF ACRE PLOT

• IN/OUT DRIVE• ABUNDANT FEATURES

• COUNCIL TAX G• EPC RATING E

An iconic Edwardian detached mansion offering capacious accommodation with an abundance of period features set on a plot of around half an acre. The quality of this homeis evident from the moment you step across the threshold and only viewing can really provide the full experience.

We understand that Durley Dene was built in 1907 and has to be one of the finest period homesin the area both in terms of size and the fact that the character of the original era has beenretained or restored throughout. The accommodation includes up to seven bedrooms, fivereceptions including a 30ft billiard room with pool table to remain. A wonderful 30ftconservatory makes a superb entertaining space overlooking the landscaped gardens. There is afitted kitchen/ breakfast room which again extends to around 30ft loosely divided into 2 areaswhilst a basement area provides plenty of storage as well as a laundry room. Approached via asweeping in and out drive the property sits on a plot of around half an acre with detachedgarage to the side and an outbuilding to the rear which currently serves as a gymnasium.

There are period features galore including high ceilings, fireplaces, period style radiators andceiling cornicing. Every effort has been made to retain the character of the era.

The location is very convenient being less just over 1/2 a mile from Shortlands Railway Stationwith the village and local shops just beyond. Beckenham High Street with its array of shops barsand restaurants is just over a mile and Beckenham Junction Station is within 1.5 miles offeringfast and frequent services to Victoria as well as Tramlink access to Croydon and ontoWimbledon. Bromley South Station is about 1.2 miles with regular services to London. BromleyHigh Street offers great shopping facilities as well as access to The Glades Shopping Centre,Pavillion Leisure Centre and Churchill Theatre.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULEDouble wooden front doors with leaded light window to side, quarry tiled floor, leading into:-

MAIN ENTRANCE HALLGiving access to:-

CLOAKROOMLeaded window to front with a period style flush WC, wash hand basin.

ENTRANCE HALLApproached via glazed double doors from the Vestibule. This is the hub of the property givingaccess to the various other reception rooms as well as the upper floor accommodation via agrand staircase with wooden balustrade, the period fireplace is a taste of the character to come.

DRAWING ROOM 17'1 x 17'1 (5.21m x 5.21m)On entering you are struck by the inglenook fireplace with leaded windows to either side andmirror above, further windows to front and rear as well as a large bay to the rear overlookingthe garden.

DINING ROOM 18'7 x 14'10 (5.66m x 4.52m)Bay window to front, a feature fireplace with wood surround, wood effect 'Amtico' flooring.

CONSERVATORY 29'3 x 17'4 (8.92m x 5.28m)A wonderful entertaining space overlooking the garden with double glazed windows to rear andside, double glazed double doors which opens to the garden, a fitted bar area completes theconvivial atmosphere whilst the quarry tiled floor adds to the character.

LOBBYWith glazed double doors from the conservatory, cupboard housing circuit boards and dooropening to:-

BILLIARD ROOM 30'10 x 17'11 (9.40m x 5.46m)Triple aspect with impressive pool table to remain, there is a further seating area with featurefireplace and wood burner beyond the games area for spectators or a relaxing time out.

BOILER ROOMPart glazed door leading to outside, wall mounted 'Glowworm' boiler (not tested by CharlesEden), hot water tank and pump.

OFFICE 16'4 x 12'1 (4.98m x 3.68m)Window to rear, although currently used as an office this could be further used as a family/sitting room.

BREAKFAST ROOM 15'6 x 10'10 (4.72m x 3.30m)Loosely divided into two areas. The breakfast area is accessed from the main hall with windowto side and storage cupboards and an arch with stained glass side light giving access to thekitchen area.

KITCHEN 15'1 x 12'3 (4.60m x 3.73m)Fully fitted with a comprehensively range of wall and base units, 'Rangemaster' with eight gasrings and oven below, 'American' style fridge/freezer, granite worksurfacing with double bowlsink and drainer, integrated dishwasher. We understand that the appliances are to remain.

CELLER AREAAccessed from the main hall with windows to the front and side set in light wells, this is a greatstorage area as well as housing a laundry room.

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR

LANDINGHaving ascended the grand staircase with wooden balustrade the galleried landing benefits fromceiling height over the stairs which extends to the floor above where high level windows lightthe area.

MASTER BEDROOM 18'0 x 17'5 (5.49m x 5.31m)This is a double aspect room with feature fireplace. It Is currently used as a full suite by virtue ofa door to bedroom Seven which is at present used as a dressing room.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM/SHOWERLeaded light window to front. The period features continue with a claw foot bath as well asseparate shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin.

DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM SEVEN 13'9 x 13'3 (4.19m x 4.04m)Window to rear overlooking the garden, feature fireplace. Although currently used as a dressingroom there are doors to the master bedroom as well as the landing and thus could serve as aseparate bedroom.

BEDROOM TWO 18'10 x 15'8 (5.74m x 4.78m)Window to front, feature fireplace, fitted wardrobes.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMTiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, high flush WC.

BEDROOM THREE 14'9 x 12'11 (4.50m x 3.94m)Double aspect with windows to rear and side, feature fireplace, steps lead to a door to the rearopening onto:-

ROOF TERRACE 23'4 x 18'2 (7.11m x 5.54m)A real attribute to this bedroom. The roof terrace is a very spacious size with views over thegarden.

EN- SUITE BATHROOMJack & Jill design. There are doors to both bedroom three and also to the landing.Opaque window to side, white bathroom suite.

BEDROOM FOUR 14'10 x 10'10 (4.52m x 3.30m)Window to rear overlooking garden, feature fireplace.

BATHROOM/WCWindow to side, claw foot bath, pedestal wash basin, low level WC.

SEPARATE WCWindow to front, high flush WC, corner wash basin.

SECOND FLOOR LANDINGWith a door to a large loft area providing plenty of storage and a further small loft area housingthe cold water tank.

BEDROOM FIVE 14'9 x 8'0 (4.50m x 2.44m)Two windows to the front, eaves storage cupboard, fireplace.

BEDROOM SIX 14'10 x 10'8 (4.52m x 3.25m)Window to rear, fireplace, eaves storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE

GARDENSThe property is situated on a plot of around half an acre with landscaped gardens including largearea of lawn, spacious patio area adjacent to the conservatory, a further patio, breakfastingterrace adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room. Mature trees, shrubs and flower beds,glasshouse, summerhouse, shed.

GYMNASIUM 14'8 x 12'7 (4.47m x 3.84m)An outbuilding to the rear of the garden currently serves as a gymnasium and could equally beused as a home office.

DETACHED GARAGE 20'4 x 10'0 (6.20m x 3.05m)Located to the side of the property with a car port in front. Double doors to front and personaldoor to the side. A gardeners toilet is located to the rear of the garage.

IN-OUT DRIVEWAYThe property is approached via a sweeping in/out driveway providing parking for a number ofcars as well as giving access to the carport and garage.

DirectionsDirectionsDirectionsDirectionsFrom our office proceed up Kelsey Park Road into Court Downs Road turning right at the endinto Wickham Road. Continue to the Chinese roundabout taking the first left into Hayes Lane

where Shortlands Road can be found around 1/2 a mile on the left and Durely Dene is then justdown on the left hand side.

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1 Kelsey Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6LHTelephone: 020 8663 1964Email: info@charleseden.co.ukcharleseden.co.uk

Charles Eden Estates Limited for themselves and for the vendor(s) or lessor(s) of this property give notice that these particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by their owninspection. No equipment, services, circuitry or fittings have been tested. These floor plans are purely an illustration for identification purposes only. They are not accurately scaled e.g. windows shown are to give an indication of direction

rather than size or position within a wall itself. No warranty is given by the vendor(s), their agents, or any person in their employment. Offered subject to contract, pending sale or withdrawal.