Hillview Road, Orpington, BR6

If you need a home that can accommodate a large or growing family without compromising on individual space, this one is worth a closer look. Extended across three floors and owned by the same family for more than thirty years, it offers six bedrooms, six en suites and several distinct living areas, alongside a south west facing garden and off street parking for three cars. There is a huge amount of space here, but importantly, it has been designed to work for everyday family life. At the heart of the ground floor is the kitchen, where bespoke cabinetry and extensive storage sit alongside an impressive collection of NEFF appliances. Steam, combination and conventional ovens, separate gas and electric hobs and dual extraction make this a kitchen that has been designed for people who genuinely enjoy cooking. There is room for everyday family meals as well as entertaining on a much larger scale. Away from the kitchen, the different living spaces mean everyone can spread out when they want to. The front sitting room, with its working wood burner, offers somewhere cosy to retreat to, while the substantial rear family room overlooks the garden and has integrated in wall speakers. Whether you have teenagers wanting their own space, family staying for the weekend or several generations living together, the layout gives you options. A separate utility room keeps the practical side of family life away from the main kitchen, while a guest WC and garage store complete the ground floor. Upstairs is where this house becomes particularly unusual. Five bedrooms sit across the first floor and every one has its own en suite shower room. For a busy household, that means no morning bathroom queue, far more independence for older children and comfortable accommodation when family or guests come to stay. The entire top floor is then dedicated to the principal suite. Set away from the other bedrooms, it creates a private space of its own, with natural light from Velux windows, extensive storage and a large en suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and double vanity. There are thoughtful details throughout the house that you may not notice immediately but will appreciate when you live here. Underfloor heating provides warmth without radiators dictating where furniture needs to go, while the central vacuum system is one of those practical additions that makes sense in a home of this scale. The space continues outside. The south west facing rear garden has been landscaped with mature planting, apple trees, herbaceous borders and twin ponds, alongside patio and decking areas for dining and relaxing outside. There is plenty here for different generations too. Younger children have their own playhouse, while the separate garden building and veranda could become a home office, gym, studio or simply somewhere to escape to with a book. To the front, the private driveway comfortably accommodates three cars. For a home of this size, the location makes everyday life surprisingly straightforward. Orpington High Street and the mainline station are both within walking distance, with direct services into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. The area is also well known for its choice of schools, with Newstead Wood, St Olave's, Crofton and Tubbenden among the sought after options locally. For journeys further afield, the M25 is easily accessible. After more than thirty years with the same family, this is a home that has clearly evolved as family life has changed. That is perhaps its greatest strength. There is room to be together, room to have your own space and enough flexibility for the house to continue adapting as the next family's needs change. Key Info: Freehold EPC D Council Tax Band F Accessibility - No special measures Please note the front reception room and master bedroom have been virtually staged. Viewings by Appointment Only. Contact the agent on Ext 108 to book.