New Houses in Hampshire

Thinking of buying a new house in Hampshire?

Hampshire is the largest county in South East England. Home of writers Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, Hampshire is bordered by Dorset to the West, Berkshire to the North, Surrey to the north-east, Wiltshire to the north-west, and West Sussex to the East. The southern boundary is the coastline of the English Channel facing the Isle of Wight.

The birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, Hampshire's tourist attractions include many seaside resorts. For great days out visit the New Forest, this large intact area of ancient woodland, is positioned in the western corner of the county or feel revitalized at one of the nation’s largest open spaces, the South Downs. These two national parks cover 45% of the county. The County is also famous as the location for the popular period drama Downton Abbey at Highclere Castle.

These new homes in Hampshire are located in an area which offers an amazing wealth of attractions and events. Many Hampshire towns have regular markets and the Hampshire farmers markets also tour the county, offering local produce such as sausages, smoked trout, honey and organic meats.

Transport in Hampshire

The county is strategically placed to take advantage of excellent transport and connection links including Southampton International Airport and ferry connections to France and Spain. Hampshire has good railway and motorway links to the capital, the M3 motorway connects the county to London.

By air Southampton Airport, is an international airport situated in the Borough of East-leigh. Cross-channel ferries link the county to the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands and continental Europe. The South Western Main Line (operated by South West Trains) railway from London to Weymouth runs through Winchester and Southampton, and the Wessex Main Line from Bristol to Portsmouth also runs through the county as does the Ports-mouth Direct Line.