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Walkhurst Road, Benenden, Cranbrook

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Detached 5 bedroom family home with outstanding views
  • Exceptional one acre plot with the potential for development - subject to necessary planning consent
  • Quiet location in Cranbrook School Catchment Area
  • Spacious and light accommodation set out over 2 floors
  • Immaculate open-plan kitchen, dining and living room
  • Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom
  • Exceptional village amenities
  • Rare opportunity to secure a family home in this very special location

Description

A beautifully presented 5-bedroom detached family home occupying an exceptional one-acre plot which offers the potential for development - for either one additional dwelling or multiple dwellings - subject to necessary planning consent, far-reaching countryside views being situated on a highly regarded country lane within walking distance of Benenden village and within the sought-after Cranbrook School Catchment Area.

Description - A beautifully presented 5-bedroom detached family home occupying an exceptional one-acre plot with far-reaching countryside views, situated on a highly regarded country lane within walking distance of Benenden village and within the sought-after Cranbrook School Catchment Area. The plot offers exciting potential for development - for either one additional dwelling or multiple dwellings - subject to necessary planning consent,

An impressive and versatile family residence extending to approximately 2,931 sq ft, the property offers light-filled accommodation designed for modern family living. Enjoying a peaceful rural setting with panoramic views across the surrounding Kent countryside, the property combines the tranquillity of country life with excellent access to village amenities, renowned schools and commuter connections.

The welcoming double-height entrance hall creates an immediate sense of space and elegance, leading through to the magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and family living area. This superb entertaining space forms the heart of the home, with large windows and doors framing the wonderful rural outlook and allowing natural light to flood throughout.

The kitchen is complemented by a separate snug/playroom, providing valuable additional reception space ideal for families, home working or relaxation.

The ground floor also benefits from a generous principal bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom, and an adjoining room that can be used as a study, further double bedroom or nursery. Another double bedroom features its own en-suite shower room, making it perfectly suited to guests, older children or multi-generational living. A utility room and cloakroom complete the accommodation on this level.

To the first floor are two further substantial double bedrooms, both enjoying attractive countryside views and served by a well-appointed family shower room.

Exterior:
The property occupies a wonderful plot of approximately 1 (one) acre, providing an exceptional setting for family life and outdoor entertaining.

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature planting, creating privacy and seclusion whilst maximising the property's stunning rural outlook. The grounds offer extensive space for children to play, gardening enthusiasts to enjoy, or future landscaping opportunities.

A detached standalone garage provides useful storage and secure parking, whilst the substantial driveway offers ample off-road parking for at least four vehicles.

ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW
• Detached family home
• Approximately 2,931 sq ft (272 sq m)
• Four generous double bedrooms
• Fifth bedroom/study providing flexible accommodation
• Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room
• Family shower room
• Double-height entrance hall
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living room
• Separate snug/playroom
• Utility room
• Cloakroom

OUTSIDE
• Approximately one acre plot
• Detached standalone garage
• Extensive driveway parking for four or more vehicles
• Mature gardens
• Far-reaching countryside views

Location & Additional Information - Benenden remains one of the most desirable villages in the Weald of Kent, renowned for its picturesque village green, vibrant community and excellent amenities. Within walking distance are the popular village pub, community shop and Post Office, primary school, church and village hall.

The property lies within the highly regarded Cranbrook School Catchment Area and is exceptionally well positioned for access to some of the country's leading independent schools including Benenden School, Dulwich Preparatory School, Saint Ronan's and Claremont School.

The nearby towns of Cranbrook, Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells provide an extensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities, whilst Staplehurst mainline station offers regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street.

Additional Information:
• EPC Rating: C Council: Tunbridge Wells Band: G
• Services: Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Gas Central Heating, Mains Drainage
• Walking distance to Benenden village amenities, CSCA

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-13

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,852 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£1,250,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £303,600 / 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
69 C
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 Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises

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

  • Benenden Church of England Primary School585 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    213
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rolvenden Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sandhurst Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    179
    Type
    Community school
  • Cranbrook Church of England Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Cranbrook School2.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    958
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Christian
  • Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,772
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Robertsbridge Community College7.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    644
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Rye College10 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    645
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Uplands Academy11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    699
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

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

Co-op Cranbrook High Street, Cranbrook, Kent2.9 miles
Co-op Cranbrook, Cranbrook, Kent3 miles
Morrisons Daily Sandhurst Village store, Sandhurst, Kent3.1 miles

GP surgery

Orchard End2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Cranbrook Pharmacy2.9 miles

Hospital

Benenden Hospital1.8 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces163 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Headcorn Rail Station6.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Village Hall358 metres

Typical drive times

Rye24 min · 14 miles
Battle24 min · 15 miles
Ashford25 min · 17 miles
Tenterden9 min · 5.3 miles
Canterbury (city)46 min · 30 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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