Hornbeam Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester

A detached family home offering spacious, flexible accommodation, double garage, secure gated parking and a low-maintenance garden, set opposite the village green in Charlton Down.

The Property - Built in 2002, this generous detached home is beautifully presented throughout and occupies an edge-of-village position overlooking a green, with open countryside beyond and excellent walking directly from the doorstep.

The light-filled and flexible accommodation benefits from predominantly dual-aspect rooms. There are two spacious reception rooms spanning the full depth of the property: one on the ground floor, currently arranged as a sitting room/dining room with French doors opening to the garden, and a similarly sized room on the first floor, ideal as a sitting room, playroom or fifth bedroom.

The triple-aspect kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed with stylish cabinetry, work surfaces with matching upstands, and integrated appliances including a double oven, large gas hob with extractor, and dishwasher, together with space for an American-style fridge/freezer. The dining area enjoys views over the green. A utility room provides space and plumbing for laundry appliances, houses the gas boiler and offers access to the garden, alongside an under-stairs cupboard and cloakroom.

On the first floor, the landing provides space for a study area. There is also a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a modern shower room, and the additional reception room.

The second floor includes a linen cupboard and access to the loft. The principal bedroom is a generous double with en-suite shower room, accompanied by two further double bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom fitted with a bath.

Outside - The enclosed south-facing rear garden is simply landscaped, with a patio adjoining the house providing an ideal space for outside dining, and an area of lawn extending to a timber summer house/garden room. A garden shed is discreetly positioned behind the garage. To the side, a gate gives access to the parking area, and there is the benefit of an outside tap and lighting.

The double garage offers useful eaves storage, with a door to the garden, power and light, and a single wide up-and-over door. In front, a tarmac driveway provides parking for several vehicles, securely enclosed by double timber gates.

Situation - Set approximately four miles north of Dorchester, Charlton Down is a peaceful village nestled in open countryside. The village itself is free from through traffic, with a shop, a splendid village hall, a gym, cricket pitch, and tennis courts available for residents.

The county town of Dorchester is close by, offering a wide range of amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide direct services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. The town is also home to several highly regarded schools and the renowned Dorset County Hospital.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Charlton Down is perfectly positioned with excellent footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside.

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Services - All main services are connected.
Gas-fired central heating.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (

Council Tax Band: F (Dorset Council - )

Material Information - Meadfleet Charges for the management of all communal green spaces and roads, paid bi-annually. Jan/Feb 2026 = £133.53 and July/Aug 2025 = £105.34.