A Guide For Seeking New Homes In Southampton

Welcome New Homes Southampton the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for a new homes in Southampton.

The city of Southampton is located in the county of Hampshire on the Southern coastline of England. Southampton's existence dates back to 43 AD when the Romans first invaded, but it’s suggested that the area had been inhabited since the Stone Age. Southampton is also close to the New Forest and gained its city status in 1964.

With a growing population in the excess of 235,000 people, there is a growing demand for new homes in Southampton. Southampton is a major port and the home to University of Southampton. The city is approximately 30 miles from Portsmouth and 100 miles from London.

As a port city, Southampton is association with RMS Titanic and some of the largest cruise ships in the world. The first docklands were built back in 1835. Southampton is also association with the manufacturing of the Spitfire and experienced major expansion during the Victorian era.

The most popular and visited Southampton Property has to be Southampton Maritime Museum, which is located in medieval warehouse called the Wool House. The museum is dedicated to the marine heritage of Southampton in particular ocean liners and RMS Titanic.

Another popular Southampton property is the Mayflower Theatre. The theatre can hold a capacity of 2,300 and put on a variety of performances throughout the year including any touring West End shows. In Southampton, you will also find England's longest surviving stretch of medieval wall, as well as Southampton's iconic Tudor House.

If you are into sport then you will find that Southampton is home to Southampton Football club, who are based at St. Mary's Stadium and Hampshire County Cricket Club, who play their fixtures at the Rose Bowl. Southampton is also the home to the world's oldest surviving bowling green, which dates back to 1299.

Education is another good reason to buy a new home in Southampton. Along with the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University, Southampton has an abundance of local Primary, Secondary and Private Schools, which are ideal if you are searching for a new home in Southampton suitable for all the family.

AREAS OR SUBURBS OF SOUTHAMPTON

Portswood

Northam

Eastern Docks

Western Docks

Ocean Village

Sholing

Woolston

Marchwood

Pooksgreen

Millbrook

Eling

CLOSE TO SOUTHAMPTON

Eastleigh – 7 miles

Lee – 8 miles

Hortonheath – 8 miles

Upham – 12 miles

Winchester – 12 miles

Fareham – 13 miles

Owslebury – 16 miles

Gosport – 18 miles