Charminster, Nr Dorchester, Dorset

Built in 2024, this beautifully presented home is accessed by a private road with no passing traffic. The property has been thoughtfully designed around modern family life, combining generous, light-filled spaces with quieter rooms to retreat to. There is an easy flow throughout, with the garden forming a natural extension of the principal living spaces and a wonderfully sociable heart to the home.

The ENTRANCE HALL provides a warm welcome, with attractive oak doors leading to the rooms beyond and useful storage discreetly tucked beneath the stairs. To the front, the separate STUDY/SNUG offers a valuable space away from the main living areas. Whether used for working from home, curling up with a book or giving younger members of the family somewhere of their own, it is a room that can easily evolve as life changes.

At the rear, the SITTING ROOM is a comfortable place to slow down at the end of the day. French doors draw in plenty of natural light and open directly onto the garden, creating an easy connection outside and allowing summer evenings to continue onto the terrace.

The KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is undoubtedly the sociable heart of the house. Extending the full depth of the property, it is a space designed for far more than simply cooking. Shaker-style cabinetry is complemented by quartz worktops, with an inset sink under the window, and cupboard below housing the water softener. A generous peninsula creates a natural gathering point for morning coffee, homework after school or a glass of wine while dinner is prepared. Integrated NEFF™ appliances include a double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, with Amtico™ flooring providing a smart and practical finish.

At the opposite end of the room, there is plenty of space to gather around a substantial dining table, with French doors opening directly onto the garden. In warmer weather, meals can spill effortlessly onto the terrace, while throughout the year the generous glazing helps keep this everyday family space feeling bright and connected to outside.

Returning to the hall, the UTILITY ROOM provides a practical space for laundry, with a washing machine and tumble dryer, while also offering its own external access and keeping everyday necessities separate from the main living spaces. A CLOAKROOM completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, four double bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and visiting guests. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM offers a peaceful retreat with fitted wardrobes and its own EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM, while BEDROOM TWO also benefits from an EN SUITE, making it particularly welcoming for guests or older children. Further built-in storage adds useful practicality to the bedroom accommodation.

The contemporary FAMILY BATHROOM, complete with bath and separate shower, serves the remaining bedrooms. Porcelanosa™ tiling, chrome fittings and heated towel rails add a considered finishing touch, completing a home that feels comfortable, beautifully put together and ready to settle straight into.

Outside
To the rear, the north-west facing garden provides a private and easy-to-manage extension of the home. A broad paved terrace runs alongside the house, accessed directly from both the SITTING ROOM and DINING AREA, creating a natural setting for leisurely weekend breakfasts, summer dining or an evening drink while the doors remain open to the house.

Beyond, a neatly kept lawn offers plenty of opportunity to make the garden your own. There is space for children to play, room to introduce colourful borders and established planting, or simply to keep things wonderfully low maintenance. Pots and planters could bring further colour around the terrace, creating an inviting outdoor space to enjoy as the seasons change. Gated side access provides a useful route between the front and rear.

To the front, thoughtfully planted borders soften the approach, while the property enjoys an attractive outlook across nearby green space. A private driveway provides parking for two vehicles and leads to the SINGLE GARAGE, with further parking available to the front.

Location
Charminster offers an appealing balance between village life and the convenience of having Dorset’s county town close at hand. The village has its own shop, first school, public houses, village hall and historic church, while the surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunity to step outside and enjoy a slower pace of life.

Just a couple of miles away, Dorchester offers an excellent choice of independent and high street shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside highly regarded schooling and Dorset County Hospital. Brewery Square provides a lively destination for dining, shopping and cinema trips, while the town’s rich history and surrounding countryside offer plenty to explore.

For those travelling further afield, Dorchester’s two railway stations provide direct connections towards London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, making this a particularly well-connected setting for those looking to combine village life with everyday convenience.

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