Hastings Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18

A stunning two-bedroom attached Victorian cottage located within the historic Moor conservation area of Hawkhurst Village, nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Originally constructed as the former butler’s cottage for the nearby Elfords estate, this charming home remained in the same family until 2018, when the current owners undertook a meticulous renovation and restoration.
Approaching the property, you are greeted by impressive double high-level gates opening onto a flagstone driveway that offers off-road parking and leads to a detached garage.
Inside, the welcoming entrance hall features elegant flagstone flooring and a quaint window seat. The spacious main living room is adorned with oak flooring and an open fireplace, creating a cosy and inviting ambiance. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a fireplace and a log-burning stove, complemented by a comprehensive array of fitted base and wall units with painted shaker-style doors and pewter hardware. The workspace boasts Corian worktops, an integrated one-and-a-half basin sink with engineered drainer grooves and a rinser tap, metro-style wall tiling, and a four-ring BOSCH gas burner with a coloured glass splashback. Additional features include a fitted extractor canopy with lighting, a wine cooler, Hotpoint dishwasher, a pop-up power point block with USB charging ports, a fitted eye-level BOSCH oven and grill, a microwave oven with warming drawer, a pull-out tower larder, and multiple TV and power points—making it a highly functional and modern kitchen space.
The rear lobby, with a stable door opening onto the garden and a ground-floor WC, provides practical access. Upstairs, the landing offers built-in storage and a sash casement window with delightful views of the garden and the nearby church. The spacious master bedroom benefits from direct access to an en-suite bathroom and features a bay window overlooking the front garden. The second bedroom includes access to a dressing area or study and has its own en-suite shower room.
Externally, the property enjoys a private, south-facing garden laid to lawn with established planted borders, a decked seating area perfect for outdoor entertaining, a garden shed, and a paved rear courtyard with a utility outhouse. Off-road parking is available via the high-level gates, providing convenient access to the roadside, along with a detached garage for additional storage or parking needs.