A REAL chocolate box cottage! Traditional 18th century thatched home which is so pretty it featured on jigsaws and tins of chocs is for sale for £850,000
- Foxgloves found in in the village of Longthorpe, Cambridgeshire, has gone on the market for £850,000
- Terry’s chocolate makers chose the 18th century cottage for the image on their boxes of treats in the 1970s
- The rose-covered, white-painted thatched home against a cloudless blue sky made for an idyllic photograph
A thatched cottage that is so beautiful it has appeared on the lid of a chocolate box and as a jigsaw puzzle has gone on the market for £850,000.
The phrase ‘chocolate box cottage’ was coined after Cadbury’s used picturesque scenes from its model village of Bourneville on its packaging in the 1950s.
Other chocolatiers followed suit including Terry’s which chose the 18th century cottage called Foxgloves found in in the village of Longthorpe, Cambridgeshire, for the image on its boxes of treats in the 1970s.
Good enough to eat! This thatched cottage – that is so beautiful it has appeared on the lid of a chocolate box and as a jigsaw puzzle – has gone on the market for £850,000
Let’s unwind! The 18th century cottage offers plenty of comfortable spaces where homeowners and guests can relax while appreciating the lovely outdoors on show
Warm and cosy: The original character features of the four-bedroom property largely remain – such as the exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces
A garden of treats: The picturesque property sits in around half an acre of grounds which features various kinds of greenery along with beautiful mature trees
If it’s not broke, don’t fix it: Over the 40 years since first featuring on a chocolate box, the cottage has remained much the same. However, the colourful roses have now been replaced by shrubs that are easier to maintain
The cottage is so pretty that a picture of Foxgloves was used as a 2,000 jigsaw puzzle (pictured) by Arrow Games Ltd
The rose-covered, white-painted thatched cottage against a cloudless blue sky made for an idyllic photograph to entice sentimental customers to purchase the chocolates.
And from that success an almost identical picture of Foxgloves was used as a 2,000 jigsaw puzzle by Arrow Games Ltd.
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The picturesque property has not changed much in the 40 years since, although the colourful roses have been replaced by shrubs.
It has been owned by the same couple for the last 30 years and they are now selling it as they look to downsize.
Terry’s chocolate makers chose the 18th century cottage for the image on their boxes of treats in the 1970s (pictured: Original Terry’s chocolate box)
The home has been owned by the same couple for the last 30 years, who are now selling it as they look to downsize, and they have been sure to keep the charm of the cottage inside as the living room reflects the simple yet quaint house
Be our guest: Offering plenty of seating space for any visitors, the home boasts a marvellous kitchen and dining room space which accentuates the brick walls
In one of the living spaces large beams can be seen running along the ceiling making the room feel even bigger and open
Not only does the property sit on a large grass area but there is also a pond that people can sit by to capture the wildlife
Old and new: Throughout the house there are more recent touches including the kitchen which includes many modern appliances while keeping the feel of the cottage
Beautiful scenery: The 18th century cottage has been completely renovated in recent years, including a re-thatch in 2017
The house is Grade II listed and was originally built in the early 1700s as three farm workers’ cottages. They were later knocked together to make one large family home.
The cottage has been completely renovated in recent years, including a re-thatch in 2017.
But the original character features remain such as exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, utility, study, summer room, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
There is also a separate two-bedroom annex, which can be incorporated into the main house through the summer room.
Green-fingered: The current owners have ensured the gardens are in top shape by creating an impressive outdoor space
The house is Grade II listed and was originally built in the early 1700s as three farm workers’ cottages. They were later knocked together to make one large family home. Pictured: One of the bedrooms
Keeping it neutral: The character of the building speaks for itself with the brick walls and the wooden beams so a cream is used to colour the room
The rear of the property is accessed by a driveway leading to a double garage plus a large patio area suitable for entertaining
Will Clarke, of agents Sell My Home , said: ‘It is a good time of the year to be marketing a traditional country cottage as it looks wonderful with the garden in full boom.’ Pictured: A floor plan of the property
The property sits in around half an acre of grounds with a pond, water feature and mature trees.
Will Clarke, of agents Sell My Home, said: ‘The vendors have lived in Foxgloves for quite some time and are looking to downsize now after their children have grown up and moved on.
‘It is a good time of the year to be marketing a traditional country cottage as it looks wonderful with the garden in full boom.
‘The phrase ‘chocolate box’ immediately springs to mind when you look at Foxgloves. It is very idyllic and charming.’
Longthorpe, which is two miles from Peterborough city centre, is a sociable village with a church, post office, bowling green and tennis courts.
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