Delightful Whiteley is a predominantly residential area in South Hampshire. Approximately 6000 people live here, enjoying the fantastic location next door to Fareham, between Southampton and Portsmouth. If you are searching for property for sale in Whiteley, the great news is that there has been huge investment in fantastic developments over recent years. Take your pick of beautiful family homes through to modern flats and discover why people love living here.
Families are also attracted to Whiteley specifically because it is safe, convenient (right on the main M27 motorway), and has excellent amenities and schools.
Whiteley Shopping Centre is locally famous as the place to go for all your shopping and dining desires. This hub nestles between the vast and beautiful Whiteley Pastures and a delightful park/football pitch. Whiteley Shopping Centre offers a huge selection of high street shops and favourite restaurants for every taste. Top picks include Boots; Clarks; Mamas and Papas; Tesco; Sports Direct; Waterstones; Café Nero; Nando’s; and Wagamama. There is even a cinema and Rock Up Whiteley climbing centre within the complex to complete your trip out.
Aside from the shopping centre, Whiteley offers plenty of other amenities. There are multiple play areas; a skate park; a golf club; Meadowside Leisure Centre; Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve; Solent Hotel and Spa; and a choice of local pubs.
There is also a post office in the local Co-operative Food; a doctor’s surgery and a pharmacy.
Whiteley is close to Junction 9 of the M27 motorway, linking residents quickly and easily to the road network.
The local train station is Swanwick, linking passengers to London in under two hours. Trains from the same station take 20min to Southampton, 30mins to Portsmouth and around 45mins to Winchester.
If you are travelling further afield, make use of Southampton International Airport, or ferries from Portsmouth to the Channel Islands or France.
There are some great choices when it comes to dining out in Whiteley. Here are a couple of our favourites.
Parsons Collar is the restaurant at The Lodge Hotel, and it offers something for everyone. Hearty breakfasts, pub lunches, pizzas, Sunday roasts, and a great kids’ menu: this is surely the place to bring the whole family for a great meal out.
Found inside the popular shopping centre, Block Steakhouse is the place to go for a fantastic steak. The mouth-watering menu also features sandwiches, Sunday roasts, kids’ meals and even a bottomless brunch.
Property for sale in Whiteley is extremely popular with families and the local nurseries and primary schools are respected and convenient. There are plenty more schools in the bordering suburbs and options to study at the university level in Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester which are all nearby. It is worth noting that there are also plans to build several new schools in the area over the coming years, offering more places and choices.
Whiteley is an area with an outstanding reputation for its developments which have become thriving communities. There is a great selection of houses for sale, particularly if you are looking for a family home. However, there are also fantastic options if you would prefer a smaller home or flat and we can certainly help you with your search.
The Whiteley Meadows site is set to undergo major development, with a group of developers constructing over 3,500 homes in the northern region of Whiteley. This expansion will also include the addition of three new schools, a care home, a community centre, and various shops, generating over 600 employment opportunities. The development project will also bring in a substantial investment of £77m from the developers to enhance local infrastructure.
Like the rest of Whiteley’s property market, the rental scene is booming. If you are looking for a house or flat to rent in Whiteley, we will be happy to lend our expertise.
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