Penton Lodge, Penton Mewsey, Andover, Hampshire SP11 0RD

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Auction Sale - 05/11/2025 - To book viewings, view the legal pack and register to bid please refer to the full sales particulars on the Savills Auctions website

A substantial Grade II listed country house, arranged as nine bedroom accommodation over approximately 17,018 sq ft, on grounds of circa 5.93 acres, most recently used as a wedding venue, in need of refurbishment, located on the edge of the sought after village of Penton Mewsey, with potential for alternative uses, subject to requisite consents. Vacant.

Description

Penton Lodge is a Grade II Listed country house dating from the early 19th Century, with mid-19th Century additions. The house has primarily been used for Education purposes since World War II and in recent years has also been partly repurposed as a wedding venue. It is constructed of brick with stucco-rendered elevations beneath a pitched and hipped slate roof, the house features timber-framed sash windows and retains many original architectural features.

The Property is currently arranged with the first and second floors providing family accommodation, while the ground and lower ground floors are predominantly used for commercial purposes. The principal reception rooms are centred around a reception and inner hall. The drawing room, sitting room, and dining room are interlinked and enjoy southerly views over the gardens and former parkland. A library/bar, commercial kitchen, store rooms, cloakrooms, workshops, and a traditional wine cellar are also included.

While the house has undergone some remedial works, it would benefit from a comprehensive programme of refurbishment. There is evidence of water ingress and damp, likely due to deterioration of the roofcovering.

The Gross Internal Area extends to approximately 17,018 sq ft, with external stores of 672 sq ft. The total site area is approximately 5.93 acres (c.2.4 ha), comprising landscaped gardens, woodland, a former tennis court, and a courtyard with external stores.

Location

Penton Park sits on the edge of the attractive Hampshire village of Penton Mewsey, within the Test Valley and close to the Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is centred around a pretty village green with a cricket and tennis club, There is a church dating from the 12th Century and a Public House, The White Hart.

The town of Andover is 2.5 miles away and offers a wide range of amenities, including a Waitrose supermarket and a direct rail service to London Waterloo. The A303 provides a fast road connection to London and the West Country and the A34 to the east links to the Midlands and the South Coast.

Penton Park is well located for access to a number of attractive towns and historic Cathedral cities including Stockbridge, Marlborough, Winchester and Salisbury which offer a wide range of cultural and shopping amenities. The area is known for its beautiful countryside with many opportunities for walking, riding, and cycling as well as fishing on the renowned River Test.

There are a number of well-regarded preparatory and secondary schools in the area including Farleigh, Rookwood, Cheam, Thorngrove, Horris Hill, Avondale Prep, Marlborough College, Godolphin, Winchester College, Dauntseys and the Salisbury Grammar Schools.

Transport

Andover - South Western Railway.

Planning

The Property has had a number of uses in recent years, however the most recent Planning Applications relating to Use Class are detailed in the table below.

Application Number: 7/02785/FULLN - Change of use of existing boiler room and kitchen in basement to microbrewery - Granted (Subject to Conditions) February 2018.

Application Number: 17/02786/LBWN - Listed building consent for ‘Change of use of existing boiler room and kitchen in basement to microbrewery’ - Granted (Subject to Conditions) February 201814.

Application Number: 14/02418/FULLN - Use as a venue for hire (including Marriage Ceremonies) for up to 20 functions a year comprising Class D2 (assembly and leisure) uses. Includes use of ground floor of building and occasional siting of a marquee - Granted (Subject to Conditions) March 2015.