If you are thinking of living in Alresford in the near future, we are sure you would love to know a bit about the area and what life will be like in this popular market town. As local estate agents who live and work here, we’d be delighted to introduce you to our home town…
Alresford is a historic market town near Winchester, on the edge of the South Downs National Park. It has the warm, community feel of a village with independent shops and all the amenities you need for a comfortable life.
While we are biased, Alresford is undeniably attractive, with beautiful Georgian architecture and a fascinating history which has helped to shape how it looks today. You won’t be surprised that it has previously been selected as the No 1 Best Place to live in the Countryside by The Sunday Times and voted Country Life’s ‘Favourite Market Town’ in the southeast.
We are sure you will feel right at home here: part of a welcoming community, surrounded by beautiful countryside while in easy reach of larger cities.
There are plenty of independent shops to keep your cupboards stocked and to provide the day-to-day services you need:
Alresford also has a Tesco Express and there are larger supermarkets a short drive away.
If you have children or are planning a family, it’s good to know there are infant, junior, and primary schools, and a sports college and secondary school with academy status. Nearby Winchester even has its own university, so all levels of education are catered for.
When considering transport links, trains from nearby Alton station run directly to London in just over an hour while the town is well-connected by road. London is an hour-and-a-half away by car and Winchester is just 15mins to the east.
When it comes to leisure time, there are countless opportunities to make the most of the great outdoors with the South Downs on your doorstep. However, there are also numerous other attractions and events throughout the year to help you make the most of your evenings, weekends and holidays.
The Watercress Line is a popular, heritage railway line which came into existence to transport watercress from the area. There are also treasure trails; The Millennium Trail and Alre Valley Trail; a golf course and Old Alresford Pond. Marwell Zoo and Winchester Science Museum are both nearby, not to mention Winchester itself and all of its amenities
The thriving community of Alresford put on numerous events throughout the year including the annual watercress festival; Alresford show; Alresford fair; New Grange festival; and a Christmas themed wine tasting at Naked Grape.
If you are thinking of living in Alresford, the property market will be on your mind and we’re delighted to tell you that there is a great range of properties for sale in Alresford. Whether you’d prefer a character-filled Georgian townhouse, a quaint terraced cottage near the edge of town or a spacious new-build, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect home to match your budget.
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If you are thinking of renting at this stage, we would be delighted to help with your property search. From one bedroom flats to large family homes, properties to rent in Alresford include something for everyone.
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As your local estate agents in Alresford, we are here to answer all your questions and help with your move to the area. Please get in touch to talk to one of our friendly, knowledgeable team.
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