Hawkesworth Drive, Kenilworth, CV8

Beautifully reimagined, extended and carefully enhanced over more than four decades by the current owner, 6 Hawkesworth Drive is a home with genuine architectural personality. Warm, characterful and quietly confident, it blends elements of mid-century design with modern comfort in a way that feels both timeless and wonderfully individual.

Adding another dimension is an area of side garden extending to approximately 150 sq m, where formal pre-application advice has been obtained from Warwick District Council exploring the potential for a separate detached dwelling. An indicative concept has been prepared for a home of around 70 sq m, giving purchasers an interesting opportunity to explore the future potential of the site, subject to the necessary planning consent.

Perfectly positioned for lifestyle and convenience, the house sits moments from Old Town Kenilworth, with its historic streets, independent shops, pubs and cafés, while the wider town centre is just a short walk away. Abbey Fields, Kenilworth Castle and countryside walks are all close at hand, reinforcing why this remains one of the town’s most desirable settings.

Ground Floor
The welcoming entrance hall immediately sets the tone, centred around a striking open timber staircase.
From here, the full-length lounge unfolds as a wonderfully light and generous living space, with a large picture window to the front, feature brick fireplace and doors opening directly onto the garden. It flows naturally into the adjoining dining room, creating excellent entertaining space with scope to open the two rooms further if a more contemporary open-plan arrangement were preferred.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with sleek gloss cabinetry, curved detailing, granite worktops and bold red glass splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, Neff induction hob, AEG extractor and Bosch double oven, alongside a boiling-water tap and pull-out larder. There is space for informal dining, while direct access to the covered carport adds useful everyday practicality.
Double doors open into the garden room, designed for year-round use and providing a natural transition between house and garden. Bi-fold doors open onto the terrace, while an indoor braai barbecue with a dedicated chimney creates a particularly distinctive space for entertaining.
A useful utility area sits just off the kitchen with direct access to the carport. Also on the ground floor is a flexible bedroom or snug, a separate study/home office and guest WC.

First Floor
The first floor is arranged across two separate staircase wings, giving the upper accommodation an unusual and highly adaptable layout.
To one side is a generous additional lounge and studio space, filled with natural light from Velux windows and complemented by extensive eaves storage. It works equally well as a home office, creative studio, additional bedroom or relaxed retreat away from the main living areas.
The principal bedroom occupies the opposite wing and forms a private suite, complete with a walk-in wardrobe or dressing room and its own en-suite bathroom.
Two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom complete the accommodation, providing plenty of flexibility for family life, visiting guests and home working.

Outside Spaces
The gardens wrap around the house, creating an established and private setting softened by mature trees and planting. There is ample space for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation, with the garden forming a natural extension of the living areas.
To the front, an in-and-out driveway provides generous off-road parking alongside a covered carport and substantial garage with an internal workshop, offering excellent space for vehicles, hobbies, storage or practical use.
Of particular interest is the adjoining side garden, extending to approximately 150 sq m. Formal pre-application advice has been obtained from Warwick District Council under reference PRE/26/0136, exploring the principle of creating a separate residential dwelling on this part of the site.

An indicative concept demonstrates how a detached home of approximately 70 sq m could potentially be accommodated, with independent access proposed from Hawkesworth Drive. No planning permission is currently in place and any future development would remain subject to the necessary planning, technical and statutory approvals.

The Area
Old Town Kenilworth is one of the town’s most established and sought-after residential areas, prized for its character, community feel and proximity to both historic landmarks and everyday amenities.
The Cross offers destination dining close by, while The Almanack provides a more relaxed bar and restaurant setting. Independent cafés, bakeries and shops are dotted throughout the surrounding streets, with Kenilworth town centre also within easy walking distance.
Abbey Fields provides expansive green space, walking routes, a lake, children’s play areas and leisure facilities, while Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan Garden bring a remarkable sense of history to the area.
Sport and leisure are equally well catered for, with Kenilworth Tennis Club, Kenilworth Golf Club and Coventry Golf Club nearby, together with The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club within easy reach.

Connectivity
Kenilworth is exceptionally well positioned for travel across Warwickshire and further afield.
Kenilworth railway station provides regular services towards Coventry and Royal Leamington Spa, with onward connections to Birmingham and London. Road links are equally convenient, with straightforward access to the M40 and wider Midlands motorway network.
Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Coventry are all readily accessible, while Birmingham Airport is approximately 25 minutes away by car.

Planning Information
Warwick District Council
Pre-Application Reference: PRE/26/0136
The indicative plans relating to the potential additional dwelling are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an approved planning scheme. No planning permission is currently in place and any development would be subject to the necessary planning and technical approvals.

Location
Postcode - CV8 2GP
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Key Information
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax banding - F
Local Authority - Warwickshire