Charming period cottage with beautiful, private garden.
Folly Cottage is an attractive thatched property of great character and charm. It is believed to date from the 18th century with later additions and is situated in an elevated position overlooking the pond in the heart of the hamlet.The property is well presented with versatile accommodation. There are exposed ceiling timbers throughout the cottage together with oak floorboards. There is an inglenook with an open fireplace in the double-aspect sitting room. The kitchen has an oil-fired Aga and looks over the pretty garden. The main bedroom is located on the first floor with an adjacent bathroom with bath and shower. There is a second bedroom and shower on the ground floor together with a study/bedroom three.A major feature of the property is its delightful, secluded garden. It is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders and an ornamental pond. Doors from the sitting room lead onto a pretty south facing terrace with a gravel drive leading to a parking area. There is a double garage leading into a greenhouse to the rear which could all, subject to planning consent, be turned into an attractive annexe.Additional InformationMobile Coverage:Please look at the Ofcom website for more information
Folly Cottage is a delightful property situated in Chute Cadley, a popular village in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in a Conservation Area.The attractive surrounding countryside is well known for its many walks and bridleways. There is a pub in the adjacent hamlet of Lower Chute with further shopping, business and recreational facilities in Andover, Hungerford and Newbury.Whilst the area is truly rural, it is well placed for excellent communications to London via the M4 or M3 with rail services to both Paddington and Waterloo. The property is well located for many popular state and independent schools including Vernham Dean primary school, Farleigh, Thorngrove and Godolphin.Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired Aga. Broadband.Post Code: SP11 9EBDirections: From Andover take the A342 west into Weyhill and turn right by the church. Follow this road over the crossroads to Clanville. Drive through Clanville and continue past the first turning for the The Chutes. After about 1 mile take the next turning on the left for The Chutes. Follow the lane into Chute Cadley and on entering the village bear left where the lane forks. Continue along a few yards and take the next right; Folly Cottage will be found after a short distance uphill on the left side of the village green.