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Winchester Area Guide

Voted by the Sunday Times as the best place to live in 2016, Winchester nestles on the western fringe of the South Downs and enjoys easy access to both the New Forest and South Coast.

The city is now a thriving cultural hub with excellent road and rail links to London making the area very popular with all kinds of home seekers, from young families to commuters as well as those seeking a slower pace of life in the country.

Winchester fact file

  • As the former capital of England during King Alfred's reign.
  • This is a city steeped in history as evidenced by the landmark cathedral.
  • There is also a 13th century Great Hall and various ancient gateways.
  • The high street also hosts one of the country’s largest farmers markets twice a month as well as a regular arts and antiques fair.
  • There are lots of famous faces who have lived in Winchester inlcuding Colin Firth and policitican and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
  • The pedestrianised High Street and quieter side streets offer a range of restaurants and bars and a vibrant café culture.

Why move to Winchester?

Famous for its cathedral and steeped in history. For those who have lived in Winchester all their lives it's easy to take for granted all the city has to offer and our daily conversations with those looking to move into the area make us realise just how fortunate we are. There are so many reasons to make Winchester your home and once discovered, we find people tend to stay.

Architecture and property

Winchester offers quality properties for sale and to rent of all prices and sizes within the city itself, its satellite villages and surrounding countryside.

Green space

Living in Winchester also means access to excellent countryside on the doorstep, from walks on the South Downs and St Catherine’s Hill or on the water meadows that run alongside the River Itchen, to cycling and hiking in the New Forest National Park. There is also world-renowned fishing on the Test and Itchen as well as sailing on the Solent and beautiful sandy beaches at Bournemouth and West Wittering.

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Explore Winchester at a glance!

There are lots of restaurats and eateries in Winchester to choose from.

The mostly pedestrianised High Street offers a mix of independent and national brands with a further choice of specialist shops and cafes in The Square and side streets.

Winchester is full of things to do on a weekend of sunny afternoon.

The quality of independent and state schools in Winchester is first class.

  • The Westgate School
    Secondary School
  • Peter Symonds
    Sixth Form College
  • St Swithun’s
    Boarding School
  • Prince’s Mead
    Pre-prep and prep school
  • Twyford School
    Pre-prep and prep school
  • Winchester College
    Sixth Form boarding school
  • Winchester Train station
    Links to London
  • Bus station
    0.2 miles from centre
  • Southhampton Airport
    8.2 miles from centre
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