1 bed retirement property for sale Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6
Added on 30/09/2026
- Type
- Retirement Property
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Tenure
- Leasehold
About this property
Situated within the well-regarded Summerlands Lodge, this attractive apartment offers comfortable and practical living accommodation, together with a range of communal facilities designed specifically for retirement living.
Situated within the well-regarded Summerlands Lodge, this attractive one-bedroom retirement apartment benefits from a 175-year lease and offers comfortable, practical living accommodation together with a range of communal facilities designed specifically for retirement living. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway providing access to the main rooms, as well as a useful large storage cupboard. The generous lounge/dining room provides an excellent space for both relaxing and entertaining
Floorplan
Council tax
Band C £1,902 a year
- Band A£1,427
- Band B£1,664
- Band CThis home: £1,902
- Band D£2,140
- Band E£2,616
- Band F£3,091
- Band G£3,567
- Band H£4,280
This home is in band C, which costs £1,902 a year in Bromley for 2026/27.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Bromley, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.
Location
Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £189,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £42,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2026 | 624 sq ft £376/sq ft | 624 sq ft | £376 | £235,000 |
| Flat 41, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2026 | 538 sq ft £204/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £204 | £110,000 |
| Flat 44, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2026 | 527 sq ft £330/sq ft | 527 sq ft | £330 | £174,000 |
| Flat 6, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2026 | 517 sq ft £363/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £363 | £187,500 |
| Flat 25, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Mar 2026 | 538 sq ft £316/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £316 | £170,000 |
| Flat 58, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2025 | 581 sq ft £409/sq ft | 581 sq ft | £409 | £237,500 |
| Flat 3, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2025 | 538 sq ft £325/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £325 | £175,000 |
| Flat 22, Summerlands Lodge, Farnborough Common Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2025 | 592 sq ft £410/sq ft | 592 sq ft | £410 | £243,000 |
All sales on Farnborough Common → All sold prices in Orpington →
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.




