Lower Dunton Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill, SS17
- Land size
- 1.4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Modern five-bedroom detached family home
- Set within approximately 1.4 acres of land
- Large private driveway with extensive parking
- Bright and spacious contemporary interior
- Stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room with island
- Separate utility room and ground floor bathroom
- Principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite
- Eight versatile outbuildings with multiple uses
- Semi-rural location near Horndon-on-the-Hill
- Excellent access to A13, M25 and London rail links
Description
This exceptional modern five-bedroom detached residence offers an outstanding blend of contemporary family living, extensive outdoor space and impressive versatility, all set within approximately 1.4 acres of land. Approached via a substantial private driveway providing extensive parking for multiple vehicles, the property immediately delivers a sense of space, privacy and exclusivity.
Internally, the home has been thoughtfully designed to create bright and spacious accommodation throughout, with a stylish modern interior perfectly suited to modern family life. The heart of the home is the stunning open-plan kitchen and dining area, featuring a central island and an abundance of natural light, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate utility room and ground floor bathroom add further practicality, while the generous entrance hall provides an impressive welcome into the property.
The ground floor also offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms, providing flexible accommodation options for guests, multi-generational living or home office space.
To the first floor, the property continues to impress with three further spacious bedrooms, including a superb principal suite complete with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, while useful eaves storage enhances the practicality of the upper floor.
Externally, the grounds are a true standout feature of this remarkable home. The expansive plot extends to approximately 1.4 acres and includes eight substantial outbuildings, offering incredible potential for a variety of uses including workshops, storage, garaging, business use or future development opportunities subject to the necessary permissions. The extensive outdoor space provides endless possibilities for those seeking a lifestyle property with room to grow and adapt.
Combining generous living accommodation, a sleek modern finish, extensive parking, versatile outbuildings and substantial grounds, this unique property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly versatile family home in a highly desirable setting.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-30
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 248
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lincewood Primary Academy1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 390
- Type
- Academy converter
- Great Berry Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 426
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 196
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Arthur Bugler Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 406
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Mossbourne Fobbing Academy2 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 859
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mossbourne Port Side Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 443
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Clere's School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,460
- Type
- Academy converter
- The James Hornsby School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,040
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Woodlands School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,513
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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