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Guide Price£575,000

Auction: Thursday 29 October 2026

Casa Bella, Rolvenden Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • TO BE SOLD BY TERRA FIRMA AUCTIONS 29TH OCTOBER (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)
  • AUCTION LEGAL PACK EMAILED BY REQUEST. OVERSEAS BUYERS WELCOME.
  • VIEWINGS TO BE ARRANGED BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE.
  • IDEAL FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS OR AS A BUY TO LET INVESTMENT / MORTGAGE BUYERS WELCOME
  • IMACULATE FINISH / TURN KEY READY / E.P.C. (RATING B)
  • CRANBROOK SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA
  • VACANT POSSESSION
  • FREEHOLD

Description

This exceptional property is a spacious, architecturally designed detached barn conversion completed in 2026, offering beautifully presented accommodation over two floors on the outskirts of the highly sought-after village of Benenden, Kent. It combines striking open-plan contemporary living with exceptional rural vistas, modern conveniences like a Tesla EV charging point, and the highly coveted advantage of being within the Cranbrook School catchment area.

🏡 Key Property Features

• Contemporary Layout: Ranged over two floors, featuring a magnificent, light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room equipped with expansive bi-fold doors that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.
• Principal Suite: A luxurious main bedroom complete with a dedicated dressing room and a stylish en-suite bathroom.
• Premium Outdoor Space: A beautifully turfed rear garden featuring a large, elevated paved terrace designed for entertaining while soaking in the far-reaching, fine countryside views.
• Parking & Eco-Ready: A private gravel driveway accommodating multiple vehicles, fully equipped with a modern Tesla EV charger.

📍 Location & Desirability

• Benenden Village: Situated in a convenient, picturesque location on the outskirts of Benenden, known for its idyllic green, historic architecture, and strong community feel.
• Cranbrook School Catchment: Falling within the strict catchment area for the prestigious, co-educational Cranbrook School, renowned for its excellent academic record and state-boarding options.
• The Surrounding Area: Nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property offers immediate access to tranquil countryside walks while remaining close to the thriving market town of Cranbrook and mainline commuter links to London.

Tenure: Freehold
Auction Type: Unconditional Online Auction
Auction Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Auctioneer: Terra Firma Auctions

🔑 Key Investment Features

• Immediate Exchange: This is an Unconditional Lot. Contracts exchange immediately at the fall of the hammer. The purchaser is legally bound to buy, and the vendor is legally bound to sell.
• Securing the Sale: The successful highest bidder is required to pay a 10% deposit upon the fall of the hammer.
• Pre-Auction Offers Welcome: The seller invites early offers prior to the auction date. Please note that all standard auction terms, deposits, and buyer fees still apply to pre-auction sales.

📋 Requirements for Pre-Auction Offers

To submit an early offer, you must complete our online auction registration and provide:
1. Two forms of valid identification (ID).
2. Certified proof of funds/ability to purchase.

Legal & Additional Fees

• Buyer Fees: Potential auction fees may be payable by the highest bidder. Please inspect the Special Conditions within the official legal pack for a breakdown of these costs.
• Legal Pack: Available to download completely free of charge under the 'LEGAL DOCUMENTS' tab. All additional completion costs will be listed here.
• Taxes: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and/or government taxes are not included in the legal pack. Buyers must conduct their own financial due diligence.

🔍 Important Information & Viewings

• Viewings: Strictly by appointment only.
• Disclaimer: All dimensions and measurements are approximate. These particulars are intended as a general guide only. Intending purchasers must not rely on them as statements of fact and are strongly advised to consult their own surveyor, solicitor, or independent professionals before committing to expenditure.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-10-14

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
82 B
85 B

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
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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 · available to 92% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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 School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    213
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rolvenden Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sandhurst Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    179
    Type
    Community school
  • Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    192
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cranbrook Church of England Primary School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Cranbrook School3.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    958
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Christian
  • Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre4.4 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 College9.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    645
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chilmington Green School11 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    449
    Type
    Free schools

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

Morrisons Daily Sandhurst Village store, Sandhurst, Kent2.9 miles
Budgens Tenterden, Tenterden3 miles
Co-op Cranbrook High Street, Cranbrook, Kent3.5 miles

GP surgery

Orchard End3.2 miles

Pharmacy

Cranbrook Pharmacy3.5 miles

Hospital

Benenden Hospital1.9 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces872 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

Headcorn Rail Station7.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Leybourne Dell837 metres

Typical drive times

Rye22 min · 14 miles
Battle24 min · 15 miles
Wadhurst25 min · 16 miles
Tenterden7 min · 4.4 miles
Canterbury (city)48 min · 31 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

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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