Retirement Properties Spotlight in New Arlesford

Alresford is a charming old and mainly Georgian town with the main streets lined with eighteenth century houses, cottages and shops, the latter catering for most everyday needs. Originally a medieval wool town belonging to the Bishops of Winchester before the Conquest the area is famous for its watercress beds.

There are churches of most denominations and St Mary's is beautifully lit at night. There is a recreational and community centre and local sporting facilities include fishing in the nearby Itchen and River Arle, numerous country walks as well as those by Fulling Mill alongside the River Arle. There is also sailing on the Solent, golf at the local course and gliding at Lasham all within easy reach by car.