Hayling Island is located to the west of Chichester Harbour in the borough of Havant in Hampshire. There is a good selection of local shops on the island with a wider range of facilities available in Emsworth, Havant, Portsmouth and Chichester.
Property Types in Hayling Island
The housing stock in Hayling Island varies from the Victorian era onwards, with many properties dating from the 1950s to 1970s. There are various housing types ranging from flats, bungalows and houses.
Points of interest in the Hayling Island area
The island is rich in military history and there is an intriguing World War II Heritage Trail with views of many significant historical landmarks. The island's miles of unspoilt coastline, Blue Flag beaches and countryside offer a haven of peace and tranquillity for outdoor pursuits. Windsurfing was invented on Hayling Island some 60 years ago and as well as events linked to this popular activity there are also many opportunities for sailing. The island benefits from a marina, a sailing club and a number of golf courses.
Travel Connections
The north of the island is well connected with good road and rail links. The nearby town of Emsworth has a railway station on the Portsmouth to Brighton line and Havant Station provides a mainline service to London Waterloo.
The A27 is within easy reach providing routes towards Brighton to the east, Portsmouth and Southampton to the west, and the nearby A3, provides a good access route to London.
Local Property Surveying Experts
Antill & Co Chartered Surveyors possess a wealth of knowledge and experience of property surveying in Hayling Island, and we carry out home surveys on properties in the village on a regular basis.