Contemplating a move to Hampshire

[essayer]

I don't know the areas that well but we are looking to relocate and would be grateful for some PH advice..

OH's family are in/around Southampton and we're considering a move nearer them.

I work in London and want to get the train in, happy with an hour or so to Waterloo (as long as I'm guaranteed a seat!)

Ideally 4 beds, garden, parking, not too far from a station, budget approx 550-600k.

Winchester is a nice distance from relatives but I'm aware it's an expensive area..
TIA

[essayer]

We're pretty open to a town or countryside setting really; if I had to choose, I'd prefer a small market town with shops/restaurants nearby

[essayer]

Don't mind driving to a station - provided there are spaces in the morning peaks and it's not a big fight every morning - although not having to would be lovely.

New Forest area (Romsey etc) probably just a bit too far on the train, as lovely as the area is.

Thanks for suggestions so far, keep them coming!

[essayer]

normalbloke said:

LMAO @ guaranteed seat thinking....

Winchester?
How does it pan out with the fast / semi fast services?

[essayer]

£14.50 per day to park at Southampton Airport Parkway
Thanks all; some great suggestions and I will get busy with Rightmove!

Edited by essayer on Wednesday 11th March 15:03