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
- Ask Agent
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-14
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Ask Agent
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
- Ask Agent
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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