Many people who are now among the homebuyers in Portsmouth will have witnessed Port Solent rising into the landscape during the 1980s.

Ever since, says Colin Shairp, of Fine and Country Southern Hampshire, the homes have been in huge demand. The position affords a great outlook towards Portchester Castle and Portsdown Hill while the protected moorings give easy access to Portsmouth Harbour for short trips and then into The Solent past the landmark Round Tower and Still and West pub.

Situated just off the M27, Port Solent has easy access for both Portsmouth and Southampton as well as Southampton international airport for travellers in a hurry.

“I have recently sold three home in Port Solent and all have gone to buyers from outside the area, which stresses the need for an agent with a wide reach when it comes to finding buyers,” explains Colin.

“There’s no such thing as an average house because this area is so different. But a mooring tends to lift prices to £500,000 plus although starting prices are from £300,000 in the centre of the development, where there’s great shopping and a busy social life thanks to around a dozen restaurants, the Odeon cinema complex, and the David Lloyd gymnasium

“Properties are mostly two to three storey town houses, many with moorings, but there are also apartments in Oyster Quay, which overlooks the marina basin, for those who aspire to the lifestyle but not the space – perfect for sailing club members and weekenders, too. It truly is a wonderful life for those lucky enough to live there.

“Nothing around here is like it. Port Solent is protected by a lock so there’s no variation in tide levels, keeping vessels afloat while those in tidal basins can spend much time resting on the silt. There’s also the brilliant access to the roads and rail networks, vital for those who have to work to support the Riviera lifestyle!”

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