Goosechase Property Search appreciates how expensive moving is these days. It is one of the reasons that there is less coming on to the market as people make do with what they have, or extend their current property. We would therefore like to offer those of you who do need to move a reduced success … Read More
Once a year on a Thursday in October Broad Street in Alresford is transformed into a giant fun fair. The tradition of a fair in the town centre dates back to the sheep fairs of the middle ages, the greatest of which was held around Michaelmas Day. The Michaelmas Fair was held on the first … Read More
When you are looking to buy a home, you will start out with a list of ‘must haves’, ‘nice to haves’ and ‘no’s’. As the search progresses, your priorities often shift and the things that you thought were important to you might become something you are willing to compromise on. Does that fourth bedroom really … Read More
Back in June, we had an enquiry from a lady living in south London whose son had been accepted at a top primary school in Winchester. She had been to see a handful of properties to rent around the area that sounded good on paper, however none were suitable once she viewed them for various … Read More
The Great Hall and the Round Table are one of the biggest tourist attractions for visitors to Winchester. After the Norman Conquest of 1066, William the Conqueror retained Winchester as his capital and built a castle and a royal palace there. His great survey of England known as the Domesday Book was compiled in Winchester … Read More
When moving, most families will research schools first and choose the location that is in the right catchment area second. In Hampshire we are lucky to have such a fantastic choice or highly rated state and private schools, both primary and secondary, along with some of the best colleges in the country. It is one … Read More
Now the summer holidays are over, it is traditionally a busy month for sellers to put their properties on the market with the view to moving by the end of the year. With a burst of unexpected sunshine, plus the feel good factor from the Olympics, Paralympics and Diamond Jubilee, this should have a positive … Read More
Emsworth is a friendly, attractive and vibrant small town tucked away in the south east corner of Hampshire on the edge of Chichester Harbour, with narrow streets and a busy harbour-side. Emsworth was originally a small Saxon village. It was a busy port through the Middle Ages, notably large quantities of wine were imported through … Read More
I have always been fascinated with Hampshire’s history – here are some Hampshire dialect words and phrases that you may not have heard of before, and could try and work into your conversation today! Ackled – not working properly, as in ‘it doesn’t ackle’ Cackleberries – eggs Feeling lear – feeling hungry Foisty – … Read More
In case you didn’t know, there are two large screens set up in the Cathedral Grounds in Winchester showing the Olympics every day. There is also table tennis, a coffee van and portaloo’s. A great way to follow our wonderful team GB and cheer them on in a lovely atmosphere and surroundings.