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New Road Hill, Downe, BR6

Land size
2.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Four bedroom detached residence in the highly sought-after village of Downe.
  • Outstanding refurbishment opportunity, ideal for buyers looking to redesign, extend, or modernise.
  • Offered at a discounted price compared with similar properties in the local area.
  • Set on an impressive 2.5acre plot, offering exceptional space, privacy, and long-term potential.
  • Substantial driveway with parking for approximately 20 vehicles — perfect for large households, car collectors, or business use.
  • Detached garage providing additional storage or potential for conversion (subject to permissions).
  • Generous internal footprint with multiple reception rooms and large bedrooms, ideal for reconfiguration.
  • Expansive grounds suitable for landscaped gardens, paddocks, orchards, outdoor entertaining areas, or further development (STPP).
  • Quiet, rural setting with countryside views and a strong sense of seclusion.
  • Excellent value proposition for developers, investors, or private buyers seeking a project with significant upside.

Description

£1,000,000 – Four Bedroom Detached Home, Downe
Exceptional Refurbishment Opportunity, 2.5 Acres, Garage, Parking for Approx. 20 Cars

Set within the idyllic and highly sought-after village of Downe, this substantial four bedroom detached residence offers a truly rare opportunity to acquire a home of remarkable scale, privacy, and potential. Positioned on an expansive 2.5acre plot, the property presents an outstanding canvas for refurbishment, redesign, or full transformation. Offered at a notable discount compared with similar homes in the area, it represents one of the most compelling value for money opportunities currently available in this prestigious location.

The existing home provides generous accommodation, with four well-proportioned bedrooms and a series of spacious reception rooms that lend themselves perfectly to reconfiguration. Large windows and open aspects allow natural light to flow throughout, highlighting the home’s impressive footprint and the exciting scope for modernisation. Whether you envision a contemporary architectural redesign, a sympathetic restoration, or a luxury country retreat, the foundations are already in place for something truly exceptional.

The grounds are one of the property’s most striking features. With 2.5 acres at your disposal, the possibilities are extensive — landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining terraces, paddocks, orchards, or even additional structures (subject to planning). The land offers a sense of privacy and tranquillity that is increasingly rare, creating a peaceful rural setting while still remaining well connected to surrounding towns and transport links.

Practicality is equally well catered for. A substantial driveway provides parking for approximately 20 vehicles, making the property ideal for large households, car collectors, or those requiring space for business use. A detached garage offers further storage or potential for conversion into a workshop, studio, or home office.

Downe itself is a village rich in heritage and charm, surrounded by rolling countryside and known for its welcoming community. Despite its rural feel, the area benefits from excellent access to Bromley, Orpington, and central London via nearby transport routes. Scenic walking trails, historic landmarks, and traditional pubs contribute to the village’s enduring appeal, making it one of Kent’s most desirable places to live.

This property represents a rare combination of scale, potential, and value. With its extensive acreage, refurbishment scope, and discounted price point, it offers an extraordinary opportunity for buyers with vision — whether developers, investors, or private purchasers seeking to create a landmark home in a prestigious village setting.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-04-22

Price history

DateChangePrice
10 Sep 2026Reduced 16.7% (−£200,000)£1,000,000
Until 10 Sep 2026Asking price£1,200,000

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 73 Homes with Land listings in London (1+ acres).

This Property£400,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £1,458,313 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
59 D
79 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating, Gas Central Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Downe Primary School0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    85
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Keston Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    161
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Farnborough Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    198
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    314
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Darrick Wood Junior School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    374
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Darrick Wood School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,698
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ravens Wood School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,598
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • Newstead Wood School1.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,347
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Charles Darwin School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,305
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Meridian High School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    535
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Locksbottom, Orpington1.5 miles
M&S Rosetta Orpington BP, Orpington1.6 miles
Spar - Keston, Orpington1.6 miles

GP surgery

Bank House Surgery1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Village Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Princess Royal University Hospital1.6 miles

Green space

Playing Field864 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Orpington Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

New Road Hill / Downe Court63 metres

Typical drive times

Oxted21 min · 8.8 miles
Swanley18 min · 11 miles
Westerham14 min · 6.6 miles
Warlingham19 min · 7.8 miles
City of London (city)45 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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