Local context
The Winchester Property Market
Winchester consistently ranks among the most desirable cities in England and carries property values that reflect its cathedral city character, quality of life and London commuter credentials.
Winchester (SO22) is the county town of Hampshire, situated approximately 65 miles south west of central London. Winchester Cathedral, the longest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe, has stood at the centre of the city since the 11th century and is one of England's most significant ecclesiastical buildings. The Cathedral Close and surrounding streets contain some of the most complete assemblages of medieval and Georgian architecture in southern England.
The Great Hall on Castle Avenue is the only surviving part of Winchester Castle, built by Henry III in the 13th century. It contains what is widely known as the Round Table of King Arthur — a circular wooden table dating to the 13th or 14th century, painted with the names of the Knights of the Round Table, and displayed as one of the most curious and visited historical artefacts in England. Winchester College, founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham, is one of the oldest schools in England and a defining part of Winchester's educational and architectural character. The Hospital of St Cross, founded in 1133 by Bishop Henry of Blois, is one of the oldest continuously operating charitable institutions in England and a Grade I listed building south of the city.
The River Itchen, a chalk stream of high ecological significance and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, flows through the heart of Winchester and is one of the most celebrated trout fishing rivers in England. The South Downs National Park begins immediately south of the city, providing direct access to chalk downland, the Itchen Valley and the villages of the Meon Valley.
Winchester to London Waterloo by Rail
South Western Railway services from Winchester to London Waterloo take approximately 1 hour on some services. The M3 motorway provides direct road access towards the M25 and London, with junction 9 immediately north of the city. Journey times are approximate and subject to timetable changes. Winchester also has good connections to Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton city centre for those with south coast or international travel requirements.