Area Info for Mottisfont (Hampshire)

Introduction to Mottisfont

Mottisfont is a historic village located in Hampshire, England. It is renowned for its picturesque scenery, historic architecture, and cultural heritage. The village is situated along the River Test, which adds to its scenic charm and appeal to visitors and residents alike.

Mottisfont Abbey

One of the most notable landmarks in Mottisfont is Mottisfont Abbey, a former Augustinian monastery founded in the 12th century. The abbey is now managed by the National Trust and is open to the public. It features well-preserved medieval architecture, beautiful gardens, and a historic church. The estate also includes a walled garden famous for its collection of roses, which bloom beautifully in the summer months.

Gardens and Natural Beauty

Mottisfont is celebrated for its stunning gardens, particularly the rose gardens, which are considered some of the finest in the country. The gardens are designed to provide colour and interest throughout the year, with seasonal displays and a variety of plant species. The natural landscape surrounding the village offers opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying the tranquil countryside.

Cultural and Community Events

Throughout the year, Mottisfont hosts various cultural events, exhibitions, and outdoor activities. These include art exhibitions, garden tours, and seasonal festivals that attract visitors from across the UK. The village maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, with local events often held at the historic sites and community centres.

Accessibility and Location

Mottisfont is accessible by road and is located near the town of Romsey. It is approximately 10 miles south of Winchester and about 15 miles southwest of Southampton. The village's location makes it a popular day-trip destination for those exploring Hampshire and the surrounding regions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School1.71 miles
Butts Green, Lockerley, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0JG
Awbridge Primary School1.86 miles
Danes Road, Awbridge, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0HL
Braishfield Primary School3.22 miles
Common Hill Road, Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0QF
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School3.22 miles
Romsey Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PN
The Romsey School3.45 miles
Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB
Cupernham Junior School3.62 miles
Bransley Close, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
Cupernham Infant School3.62 miles
Bransley Close, Woodley Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School3.62 miles
Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
Hampshire Collegiate School3.70 miles
Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE
Romsey Primary School3.71 miles
Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7PH
West Tytherley Church of England Primary School3.87 miles
West Tytherley, The Village, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1JX
Broughton Primary School4.29 miles
School Lane, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AN
Halterworth Community Primary School4.37 miles
Halterworth Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9AD
Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School4.41 miles
Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9ZH
St Edward's School4.54 miles
Melchet Court, Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZR
Norman Court School4.69 miles
Norman Court, West Tytherely, Hampshire, SP5 1NH
Health
Clinic
Test Valley South Community Mental Health Team3.61 miles
The Little Brew House, The Horsefair, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp (Romsey Library)3.67 miles
Station Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DN
David Cook Physiotherapy Ltd (Romsey)3.79 miles
28A The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BW
The Rapids4.00 miles
Southampton Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8AF
North Baddesley Health Centre6.10 miles
Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EP
Knightwood Leisure Centre6.99 miles
Skys Wood Road, Valley Park, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4SJ
Knightwood Surgery7.02 miles
Pilgrims Close, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4SD
St Francis Surgery7.11 miles
Hursley Road, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST
Park Surgery7.43 miles
Hursley Road, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2ZH
Fmc-Ag (Chandlers Ford Dialysis Unit)7.44 miles
Unit A, Ground Floor, School Lane, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4DG
Woodhaven7.45 miles
Loperwood, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2TA
West View/Home Farm7.45 miles
Loperwood Lane, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2RP
Tatchbury Mount7.51 miles
Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2RZ
Learning Disabilities Etvs7.51 miles
Rufus Lodge, Tatchbury Mount, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2RZ
Hillingdon Health Limited HQ7.52 miles
Unit 3, Trinity Court, Brunel Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3WX
Gryphon Health LLP (Totton)7.52 miles
Unit 3, Trinity Court, Brunel Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3WX
GP
Abbey Mead Surgery3.73 miles
Abbey Mead Surgery, The Abbey, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EN
Alma Road Surgery3.77 miles
Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ED
Nightingale Surgery3.87 miles
Great Well Drive, Romsey, SO51 7QN
Broughton Surgery [Training Practice]4.30 miles
School Lane, Broughton, Hampshire, SO20 8BZ
Stockbridge Surgery [Training Practice]5.44 miles
The Surgery, New Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HG
Whiteparish Surgery5.52 miles
Whiteparish Surgery, Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP5 2SU
North Baddesley Surgery6.10 miles
North Baddesley Surgery, Norton Welch Close, Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley Southampton, SO52 9EP
Endless Street Surgery6.44 miles
The Surgery, Middleton Road, Winterslow, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP5 1PQ
Parkside Practice7.02 miles
The Knightwood Surgery, Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh Hampshire, SO53 4SD
St Francis Surgery7.11 miles
St Francis Surgery, Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4ST
Park Surgery7.43 miles
Park Surgery, Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2ZH
The Brownhill Surgery7.73 miles
The Brownhill Surgery, 2 Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2ZB
Dr M Barnfield And Partners7.73 miles
Lordshill Health Centre, Lordshill District Centre, Lordshill Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8HY
The Fryern Surgery7.83 miles
The Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LH
Aldermoor Surgery8.23 miles
Aldermoor Health Centre, Aldermoor Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5ST
Dr S J Godfrey & Partners8.43 miles
Totton Health Centre, Testwood Lane, Totton Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZN
Hospital
Romsey Hospital3.95 miles
Winchester Hill, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7ZA
Nuffield Health, Wessex Hospital8.10 miles
Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW
Princess Anne Hospital8.36 miles
Coxford Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5YA
Southampton General Hospital8.49 miles
Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD
BMI Sarum Road Hospital8.59 miles
Sarum Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5HA
Spire Southampton Hospital8.69 miles
Chalybeate Hospital, Chalybeate Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6UY
Western Community Hospital8.74 miles
William Macleod Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE
Royal Hampshire County Hospital8.91 miles
Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DG
New Hall Hospital10.04 miles
Bodenham, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4EY
Ashurst Child and Family Centre10.18 miles
Lyndhurst, Ashurst,, SO40 7AR
Royal South Hants Hospital 10.60 miles
c/o Care UK - Level C, Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG
BPAS Southampton10.60 miles
Royal South Hampshire Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG
Salisbury District Hospital11.16 miles
Odstock Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJ
Priory Hospital Southampton11.28 miles
Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4WU
Moorgreen Hospital11.88 miles
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3JB
Andover War Memorial Hospital12.30 miles
Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB
Pharmacy
Boots3.75 miles
7-8 Market Place, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8NB
Nightingale Pharmacy3.78 miles
10 Great Well Drive, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7QP
Superdrug3.79 miles
10 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BW
Boots3.81 miles
1 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8GD
Lloydspharmacy3.90 miles
123 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BZ
Pharmacy Direct5.27 miles
Lower Common Road, West Wellow, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6BT
The Stockbridge Pharmacy5.46 miles
Old Bridge House, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EX
Boots5.93 miles
7 Rownhams Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EF
Park Pharmacy7.11 miles
Pilgrims Close, Knightwood Road, Chandlers Ford, Nr Eastleigh,Hampshire, SO53 4ST
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.18 miles
95 Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, Nr.Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NQ
Lloydspharmacy7.37 miles
21 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2FS
Lloydspharmacy7.73 miles
16/17 District Centre, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8HY
Boots7.74 miles
3 - 5 Fryern Arcade, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DP
Pharmacy Direct7.93 miles
215 Salisbury Road, Testwood, Totton,Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3LL
Asda Stores Ltd7.97 miles
Asda Superstore, Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3YJ
Falkland Pharmacy8.02 miles
1 Falkland Court, Chandlers Ford, Nr Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3GA
Leisure
Park
MOTTISFONT ABBEY (Grade II Listed)0.21 miles
AWBRIDGE DANES (Grade II Listed)2.33 miles
SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS AND ARBORETUM (Grade II Listed)3.79 miles
EMBLEY PARK (Grade II Listed)3.82 miles
HOUGHTON LODGE (Grade II* Listed)4.02 miles
TADBURN MEADOWS4.12 miles
BROADLANDS (Grade II* Listed)4.60 miles
MARSH COURT (Grade II* Listed)4.69 miles
DANEBURY HILLFORT6.77 miles
HOCOMBE MEAD6.82 miles
VALLEY PARK WOODLANDS6.87 miles
LANGLEY WOOD6.87 miles
CRAB WOOD7.00 miles
FARLEY MOUNT7.10 miles
SPARSHOLT MANOR GARDEN (Grade II Listed)7.36 miles
CRANBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.70 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Euro Garage Greatbridge2.97 miles
Spar, Great Bridge Road, Hampshire, SO51 0HB
Co-op Romsey3.69 miles
Warren Gardens, SO51 7TR
Waitrose Romsey3.72 miles
32 Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8AS
Co-op Romsey3.80 miles
Romsey Central, SO51 8ZP
ALDI 35 The Hundred3.83 miles
Romsey, SO51 8GE
Co-op Romsey3.90 miles
Winchester Hill, SO51 7YY
T & M Convenience Store3.96 miles
7-9 Viney Avenue, Romsey Hants SO51 7NR
Co-op Romsey4.21 miles
Halterworth, Romsey, SO51 5QY
Nisa Local5.35 miles
Salisbury Rd, West Wellow, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6BU
Co-op Stockbridge5.47 miles
Stockbridge, SO20 6EU
Londis Landford Service Station5.67 miles
A36 Partridge Hill, Landford, SP5 2BB
Co-op Southampton5.70 miles
North Baddesley, SO52 9FN
Co-op Romsey5.83 miles
Petrol West Wellow, SO51 6AS
Co-op Southampton5.92 miles
North Baddesley, SO52 9DW
Sparsholt College6.77 miles
Wesley Lane, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2NF
Tesco Eastleigh (Express)6.90 miles
8-12 Ashdown Rd, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5RD
Transport
Airport
Southampton Airport9.72 miles
Bournemouth International Airport22.33 miles
Bus Stop
Mottisfont Abbey (SE)0.01 miles
Mottisfont Abbey (NW)0.02 miles
Bengers Lane (S)0.28 miles
Bengers Lane (N)0.28 miles
Mottisfont Turning (N)0.37 miles
Mottisfont Turning (S)0.38 miles
Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station ()0.70 miles
Russell Drive (SE)0.71 miles
Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station ()0.71 miles
Russell Drive (NW)0.71 miles
Resturant & Farm Shop only (NE)0.74 miles
Village Hall (S)0.74 miles
Village Hall (N)0.75 miles
Bear and Ragged Staff (SE)0.78 miles
Bear and Ragged Staff (NW)0.78 miles
Berrys Pond (SE)1.01 miles
Ferry Port
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal11.35 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal11.45 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal13.02 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing15.79 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing16.07 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal19.48 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 21.73 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal22.07 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge22.08 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge22.17 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal23.05 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing23.62 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing23.83 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing23.95 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing24.00 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing24.15 miles
Railway Station
Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station0.71 miles
Romsey Rail Station3.67 miles
Dean Rail Station4.43 miles
Chandlers Ford Rail Station7.49 miles
Totton Rail Station8.68 miles
Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station8.69 miles
Shawford Rail Station9.00 miles
Eastleigh Rail Station9.31 miles
Winchester Rail Station9.47 miles
Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station9.59 miles
Swaythling Rail Station9.62 miles
Grateley Rail Station9.80 miles
Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station9.83 miles
St Denys Rail Station10.27 miles
Ashurst New Forest Rail Station10.33 miles
Southampton Central Rail Station10.49 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SO51 0LN)
Number of Properties in Catchment19
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)2
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)4
High Risk (>3.3%)1
Property Sales
DUNBRIDGE HOUSE, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£1,700,000
2025-06-02
detached
freehold
CALLATER, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£650,000
2025-03-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-08-29   £305,000
1, STATION COTTAGES
MOTTISFONT
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LN		£528,000
2022-10-25
semidetached
freehold
MILL VIEW (1), BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£374,000
2022-08-22
semidetached
leasehold
8, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£457,500
2022-08-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-07-07   £400,000
Sold 2011-07-22   £295,000
5, MILL RISE
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£280,000
2022-08-09
detached
freehold
NETHERCOTE, CHURCH LANE
MOTTISFONT
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LL		£732,500
2021-02-26
detached
freehold
THE OLD STORES, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£395,000
2020-10-27
semidetached
freehold
HAZEL COTTAGE
MOTTISFONT
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LP		£740,000
2019-09-04
detached
freehold
THE MILL ARMS HOTEL, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£863,450
2019-03-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
12, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£370,000
2017-11-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-06-11   £270,000
Sold 2005-09-19   £260,000
Sold 1997-12-22   £125,000
CAREW COTTAGE, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£640,000
2017-08-21
detached
freehold
THE OLD STATION
MOTTISFONT
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LN		£845,000
2015-10-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-08-10   £735,000
Sold 1999-02-08   £270,000
MEADOW VIEW, 10A, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£570,000
2015-05-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-05-24   £580,000
Sold 1997-04-18   £159,500
WOODLANDS (1), BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£342,000
2014-08-07
semidetached
freehold
WHITE BUNGALOW, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£300,000
2014-07-04
detached
freehold
MILL COTTAGE, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£225,000
2013-11-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2005-02-25   £180,000
Sold 1999-07-23   £81,000
ROSE COTTAGE, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£311,000
2013-08-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-10-22   £297,500
Sold 2003-08-05   £214,000
Sold 2000-09-11   £150,000
WAYSIDE, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£340,000
2012-02-29
detached
freehold
MYRTLE COTTAGE, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£350,000
2011-10-11
detached
freehold
SIDINGS, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£249,995
2011-06-24
terraced
freehold
BARLEY HILL COTTAGES (4), BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£399,950
2009-03-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2001-03-19   £285,000
Sold 1999-01-29   £200,000
STATION HOUSE
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0JX		£485,000
2007-12-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-09-13   £325,000
4, MILL RISE
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£225,000
2003-12-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1997-07-25   £105,000
THE TITHE BARN
MOTTISFONT
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LN		£37,999
2002-10-25
detached
freehold
WOODLANDS (2), BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£232,000
2002-07-19
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-02-09   £137,000
NORTH END HOUSE, OAKLEY ROAD
MOTTISFONT
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LQ		£680,000
2002-03-27
detached
freehold
TEST COTTAGE
MOTTISFONT
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LN		£290,000
2001-06-28
semidetached
freehold
11, BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£105,000
2001-04-27
semidetached
freehold
MILL VIEW (2), BARLEY HILL
DUNBRIDGE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0LF		£107,500
1998-08-14
semidetached
leasehold
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