5 bed detached house for sale

St. Nicolas Lane, Chislehurst, Kent BR7

Guide price £2,250,000 to £2,500,000

Nestled in an exclusive and peaceful corner of Chislehurst, Carpenters Lodge is a beautifully refurbished five-bedroom detached residence offering generous proportions, elegant interiors, and exceptional flexibility for modern family living.

The property has been thoughtfully updated throughout by the current owners, who have created a truly special home with a wonderful sense of flow and light. Beautifully presented throughout, this elegant home blends contemporary design with versatile living spaces.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious and welcoming hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the home—bright, refined, and finished to an exacting standard. The ground floor centres around a striking open-plan At the heart of the house is a stunning open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed for both daily living and stylish entertaining. The space is bathed in natural light thanks to an elegant orangery-style roof over the dining area, while the sleek central island with breakfast bar adds both function and a sociable focal point.

The kitchen flows beautifully into the adjoining rooms, with double doors leading to the formal sitting room and discreet sliding pocket doors opening into the playroom/games/TV room—offering both open-plan living and the option for privacy when needed. The impressive games/play/TV room is a real feature of the home. Generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed, it includes bespoke built-in cabinetry for media, books, and storage, making it a practical and inviting family space. Full-width bi-folding doors open directly onto the garden. Whether used as a games room, cinema room, or informal family lounge, it offers a great, flexible space.

Additional ground floor highlights include a dedicated home office, a second reception room ideal for a snug or reading room. Also to the ground floor is a light-filled utility room with direct garden access and ground floor shower room with walk-in shower.

The first floor accommodation is all accessed off the spacious landing which features a range of bespoke fitted units for storage. The master bedroom suite is truly exceptional, featuring a dramatic vaulted ceiling that enhances the sense of scale and light. A dedicated dressing area offers extensive fitted wardrobes, providing both style and functionality. The en-suite bathroom is beautifully appointed, complete with a freestanding bath, separate shower, and elegant vanity unit with "his and hers" sinks.

Four further well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexibility for family and guests. One bedroom features an en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms share access to the family bathroom with separate bath and walk-in shower.

The property also benefits from a recently expired planning permission to convert the loft, offering scope for further accommodation if required without compromising the existing layout. These plans have been re-submitted to Bromley Council for approval.

Externally, Carpenters Lodge enjoys generous, mature grounds that provide both privacy and an idyllic setting. To the rear, a large paved terrace extends across the back of the house, offering the perfect space for outdoor entertaining.

The garden is mainly laid to lawn, framed by established planting and mature trees, creating a peaceful, secluded atmosphere with plenty of space for children to play or to add further landscaping features if desired.

The area is well served by several excellent schools, the award winning Breaside is within close proximity and Bullers Wood, Scotts Park, Farringtons, Babington House, Bickley Park, and Bromley High School are also nearby. St Nicholas Lane is located is a short distance from Elmstead Woods Station, offering excellent links into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.
Locally lifestyle and leisure are well catered for with some excellent golf courses, various health and leisure clubs along with many other sports including tennis, cricket and horse riding plus parks, commons and woodlands.

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