5 bed detached house for sale

Delmonden Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN18

**cranbrook school catchment area | area of outstanding natural beauty**

A five-bedroom family home with a self-contained annexe, set in 0.97 acres on the edge of Hawkhurst village.

This versatile property offers two distinct living spaces: A striking five-bedroom detached house and a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, set within approximately 0.97 acres of landscaped, south-facing gardens with far-reaching countryside views. The combination suits multi-generational living, guest or rental accommodation, or a separate home office. A gated driveway provides ample parking, alongside open bay garaging and a workshop.

Dating from the 1930s, the house was significantly extended in 2018 to create the magnificent family home it is today. Gas central heating with underfloor heating in the kitchen/family room, mains electric, private septic tank drainage, and fast broadband (up to 1000Mbps) are all available.

The main house is arranged over two floors. An entrance porch leads into a spacious reception hall, off which are a sitting room, a formal dining room with plantation-style shutters and rain-sensor Velux windows, a snug/TV room, and a study. The open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room is a particular highlight, with underfloor heating, a log burner, and a bespoke kitchen by Oliver James featuring two Neff wall-mounted ovens, a Bora hob, and integrated fridge and freezer. Bi-fold doors open onto the paved terrace, creating an ideal space for entertaining.

Also on the ground floor is a fifth bedroom with en suite bathroom, ideal as a guest suite, along with a utility room and separate WC.

The first floor has four further bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, served by a family bathroom with a Jacuzzi-style bath. The principal bedroom enjoys southerly views, and both the principal and second bedrooms have en suite shower rooms.

The detached annexe sits to the west of the main house and comprises an open sitting room/kitchen, a double bedroom, and an en suite shower room.

The gardens lie predominantly to the south and include a generous terrace for al fresco dining, with steps down to lawns planted with rhododendrons, azaleas, and mature trees around an ornamental pond.

The property is well placed for commuters, with easy access to the A21 and Etchingham station approximately 5 miles away, offering regular services to London in under 90 minutes.

Agent Note:
Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

Location :
The property is situated approximately 1.6 miles west of the popular village of Hawkhurst.

Hawkhurst offers a wide range of local amenities including two supermarkets, a doctor’s surgery, dentist, hairdresser, library, and chemist. The village also boasts a Kino cinema, butcher, bakery, café, and a selection of independent shops, together with two wellregarded pubs, The Queen’s Inn and The Royal Oak. Tesco and Waitrose are both conveniently located nearby.

The area is well served by schools for all ages, with the property falling within the highly soughtafter Cranbrook School catchment area.

More extensive shopping, leisure, and dining facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Cranbrook (5 miles), Tenterden (11.9 miles), and Tunbridge Wells (13.6 miles).

For outdoor pursuits, Bewl Water Reservoir at Lamberhurst (5.5 miles) offers sailing, fishing, rowing, and scenic walking routes, while Bedgebury Pinetum (2.5 miles) provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding, and outdoor concerts. The sandy beaches of Camber Sands lie approximately 19 miles to the south.

Mainline rail services are available from Etchingham (4.5 miles) and Staplehurst (10.5 miles), offering regular services to London Bridge and Waterloo East. Highspeed rail connections can also be accessed from Ashford International (22.2 miles), providing journeys to London St Pancras in approximately 37 minutes.