| Watership Meadows is an exciting new housing development situated along
the banks of the River Test in the picturesque Hampshire village of Whitchurch. Designed for the family and consisting of three, four, and five bedroom homes, this traditional setting offers outstanding countryside views while maintaining the amenities of nearby large towns. Living within the idyllic setting of the Hampshire borders and surrounded by stately homes, museums, country parks and estates, the area is rich in history and culture. |
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For both outdoor and indoor pursuits and activities, there is plenty to
offer. The nearby scenic meadows of Watership Down, the area made famous by Richard Adams'
book of the same name, pay host to numerous opportunities tot horse riding, boating,
cycling and rambling in an area designated as of outstanding natural beauty. The nearby
town of Basingstoke boasts a huge leisure park offering a multi-screen cinema, an ice
rink, and much more. |
| Small 17th Century villages mix with the large modern market towns of
Basingstoke, Newbury and Andover, while Whitchurch itself offers the perfect opportunity
for browsing around quaint village shops and the two hundred-year-old working silk mill. For the more demanding shopper, Basingstoke; twelve miles to the east, the largest of the three nearby towns, has a convenient pedestrianised shopping centre with most of the major High Street retailers and ample parking space. |
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Whitchurch has all the amenities associated with a village of its size including a doctor's surgery, dentist and small local shops. Schools cater for children of all ages at both the Whitchurch CE Controlled Primary School and Testbourne Community Secondary School. A number of nearby Independent schools exist including boarding and co-educational schools such as Daneshill School in Basingstoke and Rocked School in Andover. |
| Cultural events are on offer at the regions premier entertainment venue,
The Anvil, Basingstoke, and complemented by the Haymarket Theatre. A lively mix of bars,
cafes and restaurants give this old town a truly cosmopolitan feel. Museums and craft
centres also abound throughout the region. Further afield, the historic towns of Oxford,
Winchester and Windsor all lay within reach for a day trip. |
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Whitchurch is situated twelve miles from the M3, to the east and the M4, sixteen miles to the north. Trains to Basingstoke and on to London Waterloo. in just over the hour, operate daily, making Whitchurch a convenient commuter base. Nearby ports include Southampton. 26 miles and Portsmouth, 44 miles. Air travellers have a choice of Heathrow and Southampton International, 54 miles and 24 miles, respectively, from Whitchurch. |
