The Lodge, Anna Valley, Andover, Hampshire, SP11

1 The Lodge also known as Taskers Arch, forms one part of what was formerly known as Taskers Gate, the gate house to Clatford House. Today this Grade II listed house has been meticulously renovated and elegantly styled not only to create an elegant home, but a comfortable and inviting one. Viewing strongly advised.

1 The Lodge also known as Taskers Arch, forms one part of what was formerly known as Taskers Gate, the gate house to Clatford House, the former home of Robert Tasker who was a local industrialist in the 1830’s. Today this Grade II listed house has been meticulously renovated and elegantly styled not only to create an elegant home, but a comfortable and inviting one. The front door opens into the entrance hall and a striking faux bookcase lines one side of this hall behind which are useful store cupboards. The property offers two bedrooms one of which lies at the end of the entrance hall and has fitted wardrobes and is next to beautifully appointed bathroom with Hansgrohe rain shower, Pininfarina Wash basin and Jacuzzi bath. Continuing further into the house there is a study which again features a faux bookcase with hand-built storage shelves and has attractive views onto the courtyard garden. The kitchen lies at the far end of the house and is well appointed with integrated Bosch Range cooker and ovens and an attractive granite work top. The striking drawing room lies at the heart of this house and boasts a vaulted ceiling and has been styled in such a way that makes this space, which it shares with a dining area, a decadent, inviting and comfortable room helped by an open fire place which when lit sets the tone of this room. As mentioned earlier, there are two bedrooms and the second bedroom is reached via a staircase in the drawing room. Located above the archway a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers provides a grand feel to this room and has windows on opposite sides allowing natural light to flood in.

Outside
The courtyard garden has received the same care and attention as the interior of the house. An impressive topiary box swan takes pride of place and around it are raised mature flower beds and a terraced area for outside dining. The garden continues around the house where to the side there is a large storage shed. Within the grounds is an original Telephone Box as well as Postal Box and there is comfortably parking for two cars at the front.

Anna Valley lies on the banks of the Pillhill Brook and is superbly located for access to the A303, Andover and the Cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury. Stockbridge famed for its fishing on the River Test and boutique shops, restaurants and cafes lies a little over 7 miles away. The village nestles between the villages of Abbotts Ann and Upper Clatford where both villages have well regarded pubs. North Hampshire provides some of the counties finest countryside within which are numerous villages and hamlets to be explored. The A303 provides access to the West Country and London and Andover Train Station lies approximately 2.3 miles away and offers services to London in under 70 minutes.

Anna Valley lies on the banks of the Pillhill Brook and is superbly located for access to the A303, Andover and the Cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury. Stockbridge famed for its fishing on the River Test and boutique shops, restaurants and cafes lies a little over 7 miles away. The village nestles between the villages of Abbotts Ann and Upper Clatford where both villages have well regarded pubs. North Hampshire provides some of the counties finest countryside within which are numerous villages and hamlets to be explored. The A303 provides access to the West Country and London and Andover Train Station lies approximately 2.3 miles away and offers services to London in under 70 minutes.