Articles by Property News

This lovely house with three double bedrooms is well situated in Chandler’s Ford for access to the useful local amenities in this thriving community as well as being within a short distance of motorway connections across the south coast and northwards to London, the Midlands and beyond.

The house will hold an appeal for many prospective tenants from professional couples, families with children aspiring to Scantabout and Thornden schools, and older couples wishing to be part of this community and close to amenities.

The accommodation is balanced with three double bedrooms on the first floor and a spacious sitting/dining room and kitchen downstairs. There is also a good size garden, garage and off road parking.

Well presented, the property is offered on an unfurnished basis at a monthly rent of £1,150 and is available in December; making a move entirely possible before Christmas.

To book a viewing contact Molly or Rosina at the Chandler’s Ford office of Goadsby. Call 023 8027 3461.

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The recently launched show home at Hazeley Developments’ latest project gives a clear idea of the lifestyle achievable in this idyllic village location. Here at Wistaria in Medstead, five detached homes are well positioned to take advantage of the village amenities.  These include: a church, public house, primary school, local shops and a number of clubs and societies. Medstead has its own sense of community with the added benefit of Four Marks, Alresford and Alton all being within an easy drive.

The individual house designs optimise space, exploit natural light and wholeheartedly embrace sustainability in materials and construction methods, resulting in highly desirable homes that are a joy to live in.  It is easy to imagine a country lifestyle combined with the convenience and style of a modern home.

Each house has a unique design providing excellent living space.  Four double bedrooms on the first floor are accompanied by smart bath and shower rooms with sleek tiling and quality fittings. Kitchens include a full range of integrated appliances and all extend into a conservatory style space ideal for dining or relaxing, with glazed doors to the east facing gardens.

The gardens will really come into their own when the summer returns with beautifully paved terraces, leading onto lawns, with hedges to the boundaries and an open aspect over countryside at the rear.

Careful positioning has maximised space between the houses and each has at least one garage with additional parking.  The houses at either end of the scheme have detached double garages, one with an external staircase to a useful storeroom above.

Jonathan Humphrey of Hazeley Developments says: “We are delighted with the presentation of the show home, which will enable potential purchasers to envisage living in one of these houses.

“The layouts work really well with the open plan glazed areas of the kitchen creating a distinctive feature in each house, providing wonderfully light living space suitable for a variety of uses depending on the lifestyle of the residents. It is easy to imagine bustling family mealtimes as well as quieter times of day when there may be time for a cup of coffee and a flick through the newspaper.”

The houses are competitively priced ranging from £775,000 to £875,000 and appointments to view the show home can be made by calling Charters in Alton on 01420 87666.…

This attractive first floor apartment has become available for sale and forms part of a country house set in south facing gardens. Oakwood House is located within Otterbourne from where there is easy access to Chandler’s Ford, Romsey and Winchester and is an ideal location for those who want the convenience of living in an apartment yet without the hustle and bustle of city life.

The accommodation comprises two bedrooms, a large living room, fitted kitchen and newly fitted bathroom.

The property sits well within its communal grounds and there is extensive parking for residents and visitors.

Pearsons in Winchester will be pleased to provide further details and to arrange a personal inspection. A guide price of £299,950 is quoted. Give the office a call on 01962 853344.…

Occupying an interesting corner of Monmouth Close in Valley Park, Chandler’s Ford, this well presented modern home forms the end of a terrace and has an adjacent covered driveway through to allocated parking for two cars.

The house is ideal for a young couple, small family or downsizers, all of whom could take advantage of the minimal maintenance involved with this house and the garden, which has been paved and has a gravel area. Another bonus is the newly installed gas central heating system, which combined with the double glazing, keeps the running costs in check.

The front door opens to the entrance hall and the sitting room is a good size with the kitchen/dining room at the rear and with a door to the garden.

Upstairs are two good size bedrooms and a bathroom.

Blacks Estate Agency in Eastleigh quotes a price of £229,950 and welcomes enquiries on 023 8065 1997.…

The latest research from Savills has suggested that, whatever the intentions of initiatives such as Help to Buy and Starter Homes, the reversal in the growth of demand within the private rented sector is unlikely to diminish.   

Furthermore, an analysis of homeownership age by the Council of Mortgage Lenders shows that 64% of households born in either 1960 or 1970 owned their own home by the age of 35; this falls to 44% for those born in 1980 and the prediction is that only 39% of those born in 1990 will own their home by the age of 35.  This coincides with the age at which many young adults are having families, thus increasing demand within the family house market.   

Tara Kelly, Head of Winchester Lettings, says: “Throughout the course of this year, we have seen highest demand for three and four bedroom family homes; on average around half our total applicant base looking to secure a home in the £2,000 to £3,000 price bracket. This also happens to be where we have seen stock levels at the lowest, with very little available new property coming to the market – a situation exacerbated by many taking the decision to renew their current leases. The sales market doesn’t offer tenants a comparable property without a considerable increase in costs from the move and the mortgage.

“We would advise anyone with a three or four bedroom family house who may be considering letting it, to contact us for a free market appraisal. Given that many applicants begin their search two to three months in advance, those considering letting in the spring need to talk to us now.”

For more information, contact the lettings team at Savills Winchester on 01962 841842.…

Occupying a fabulous position close to Winchester’s city centre and the train station, this spacious apartment sits within Hyde Street and forms part of a modern building set back from the road.

The accommodation is well arranged and accessed via a communal entrance hall and staircase to the first floor.

Ideal for occupation by a professional couple, the apartment has two bedrooms and a spacious living room.

Pearsons seeks a monthly rent of £850 and enquiries should be directed to the Winchester branch on 01962 853344.…