Hampshire offers one of the most compelling combinations of country living and accessibility to London. Its landscape changes considerably across the county, from the chalk streams and water meadows of the Test and Itchen valleys to the rolling South Downs and the ancient woodland and heath of the New Forest.
Winchester is the county’s natural centre, combining an historic cathedral city with excellent schools, independent shops and restaurants. To the west, Stockbridge and the Test Valley are particularly sought after for their beautiful villages, clear chalk streams and sporting traditions. Longstock, Houghton, Wherwell and the surrounding countryside contain some of Hampshire’s most desirable rural settings.
East of Winchester, Alresford and the villages of the Meon Valley provide access to the South Downs and a strong sense of traditional Hampshire country life. Further south, the New Forest offers something quite different, with Brockenhurst and Beaulieu appealing to country and equestrian buyers, while Lymington combines the Forest with sailing and the coast.
Education is an important attraction, with Winchester College, St Swithun’s and a strong selection of preparatory and state schools. Winchester’s direct trains to London Waterloo also make much of the central county practical for buyers retaining regular London commitments.
For those seeking a country house, village property or family home, the challenge is often not deciding whether to buy in Hampshire, but which Hampshire landscape best suits the way they want to live.
Our Hampshire property search is tailored to the individual buyer, from identifying the right villages to sourcing and assessing properties, including opportunities which may not be widely marketed.
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