Location

Cole Henley Farm is situated in the small hamlet of Cole Henley in the north Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty renowned for Watership Down and the inspiration for local author Richard Adams’ popular book of the same name.

There are a number of lovely walks and riding in the vicinity plus great opportunities for other rural pursuits, such as fishing on the River Test.

Wider afield there are numerous attractions to the area including The Bombay Sapphire gin distillery. The Hawk Conservatory and Poultons Park.

The popular town of Whitchurch is 2.2 miles away and is situated on the River Test itself, has a range of shopping facilities including supermarket, post office, public houses, church, junior school and a well regarded secondary school. More comprehensive facilities can be found in neighbouring Andover, Newbury, Basingstoke and Winchester, which are approximately 10, 12, 14 and 15.5 miles distant respectively.

Whitchurch also has a mainline railway station with trains running direct to London Waterloo. Road communications are excellent via the A34 providing access to both the north and south and the A303, which joins the M3 motorway at junction 8.

In addition to the schooling in nearby Whitchurch, there are a number of private schools in the area. These include, Cheam, Farleigh, Twyford, Horris Hill, St Swithun’s School for Girls, Winchester College, Pilgrims, Princes’ Mead, Down House and Marlborough College.

Description

A charming detached Grade II listed cottage which exudes character and boasts many original features such as exposed beams and fireplaces. The house has been thoughtfully upgraded over time to create a wonderful family house which blends delightful period character with the requirements of modern day family living.

The front door leads into a spacious reception hall which easily serves as a reception room, featuring a fireplace and access to other principal rooms. There is a sitting room with bay window and a wood-burning style gas stove and a family room. The country-style kitchen/breakfast room opens into a curved garden room/dining room from which there are wonderful views of the garden. The first floor offers four double bedrooms and two well appointed bathrooms, with two staircases allowing access to all bedrooms.

A laundry room, with external access, is well placed to be utilised by both the main house and the annexe. There is also a separate outside WC.

The Annexe
The detached annexe was constructed in recent years to provide stylish and spacious accommodation, either for overflow family space or guest accommodation.

The accommodation comprises a main kitchen/dining/living area and a double bedroom on the ground floor as well as a shower room, whilst there is a second bedroom and en suite shower room on the first floor.

Outside
The property is approached via a gate and driveway to the side of the house, with parking in front of the large single garage. The front garden features a path to the front door, which is flanked by lawn on both sides with well stocked flower borders.

To the rear is a beautiful enclosed garden, predominantly laid to lawn with numerous mature shrubs and fruit trees. There is a sizeable paved area with the ideal dining spot just under the pergola which is attractively covered with profuse wisteria and grape vine. Part of the garden features an attractive wall and there is a useful bothy. From the top of the garden there are wonderful far reaching rural views.

Directions

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