New Homes in Andover

Live the life

Whether you love walking in the great outdoors, exploring historic sites or simply enjoying a coffee at your local cafe, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the market town of Andover. Located near Winchester and Salisbury in Hampshire’s Test Valley, your new home in Andover has good transport links, excellent schools, and lots to see and do in the town and beyond.

Things to see and do

From days out with the kids to long walks in the countryside, there’s plenty to keep you busy close to your new home in Andover. If you enjoy discovering local history, the town is home to Andover Museum and the Museum of the Iron Age, while The Lights theatre has a busy programme of events and performances throughout the year that are perfect if you enjoy watching shows or taking part in performing arts.

For families with children, there are lots of popular things to do near to the town, from meeting the animals at Finkley Down Farm Park to playing crazy golf at Charlton Lakeside and getting competitive at Thruxton Kart Centre. Highclere Castle, Whitchurch Silk Mill and the Museum of Army Flying are also nearby.

If you need a breath of fresh country air, the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is nearby, ideal for walks and cycle rides. Closer to home, there are a number of walking trails through the town and along the River Anton. For golf fans, you can practice your swing at Andover Golf Club or The Hampshire Golf Club.

Education

If you’re moving to Andover with young children, it’s good to know there are several outstanding schools in the local area including Anton Junior School, Balksbury Infant School, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Portway Infant School and Testbourne Community School.

Independent schools nearby include Rookwood School, St Michael’s School and St Swithun’s School, while the University of Winchester and the University of Southampton are within commuting distance.

Getting to Andover

Andover has good transport links by road and rail, with a local train station and easy access to the A303. The journey from Basingstoke to Andover takes 30 minutes by car or 20 minutes by train, while Winchester is 30 minutes away by car. From Salisbury the journey to Andover takes 20 minutes by train or 35 minutes by car, and Southampton is just 40 minutes away by car or one hour by train, changing in Salisbury.

For journeys to and from London, the journey takes one hour 40 minutes by car or one hour five minutes from Andover to London Waterloo. Southampton Airport is only a 35 minute drive south of the town, ideal if you’re planning a holiday abroad.