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Tucked between the western edge of Farnborough and the more suburban reaches of Fleet, Cove is a settlement that essentially retains the identity of the village it once was before mid-20th-century expansion. Geographically, it sits on the edge of the Surrey Heath, characterized by the acidic, sandy soil that historically defined the area’s landscape of heathland and pines. While much of the locality is now residential, the presence of Cove Brook - which flows northward toward the Blackwater - provides a natural corridor through the housing, offering a popular walking route that links various parts of the community. Historically, the area was known for its pottery and brickmaking, and you can still find traces of this industrial past in the local architecture and the names of certain roads. Today, life in Cove tends to revolve around a practical mix of local amenities, including its own village green and a handful of long-standing pubs, like the Plough and Horses. It feels distinct from the busier commercial centre of Farnborough, yet benefits from proximity to the mainline railway station at Farnborough Main. For those who enjoy the outdoors, sites like Fleet Pond and the Hawley Woods are only a short distance away, offering a sense of openness that balances the density of the surrounding suburban developments.