17 Sir Christopher Court, Hythe, Southampton S045 6JR

A delightful luxury light and airy 3 bedroom terraced town house with direct views over Southampton water, set within a prestigious courtyard complex within the picturesque Village of Hythe. Benefiting from enclosed landscaped gardens, which backs directly onto the sea, ideal for those lazy hazy bbq days of summer.

The house itself is built at the top of Sir Christopher Cockerel’s original slipway where the first hovercraft was launched in the late 1950's, and is within the Conservation area of Old Hythe.

Sleeps 6 + 1 infant

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Flat 19, The Lantern Building, Davidson Close, Hythe, Southampton S045 6JD

A contemporary 2 bedroom luxury apartment, with direct views over the water from all rooms, including a porthole window in the kitchen, a huge picture porthole window in one of the bedrooms and a 280 degree view over Hythe, The Marina, Southampton, QEII & QM2 Dock and up and down the Solent Channel towards the Isle of Wight from the full length corner windows/doors and balcony off of the lounge.

The apartment is situated at the furthest point out into the sea (anywhere in the Solent area), within the Britannia Gate complex, to the right of Waterside Retreat in Sir Christopher Court and the building was completed January 2007.

Sleeps 4 regretably not suitable for small children

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When the QEII, Caronia, QM2, Arcadia, Aurora, Sea Princess, Oriana, Oceana, Ocean Village, Legend of the Seas, Disney Ship come into Port the views from both properties are absolutely breathtaking. There is no waiting around for these icons to arrive you are always on the spot. The activity on the water is abundant, with ferries, catamarans, ribs, fishing boats, sailing boats and alike. There is never a dull moment!

Hythe has good motorway links via the A326 to the M3/M27, and its unique links to Southampton via the Hythe Ferry can’t be matched. You can be in the heart of London within 2 hours using the Ferry, linking the free bus and train.

The New Forest is on the boundary of Hythe and there are many coastal and in-land areas of interest to visit. Owner Lynne's comments: When I lived at Waterside Retreat, Sir Christopher Court I thought I'd died and gone to heaven, I never shut my curtains, there was always something going on, on the water, small pleasure boats, large commercial and cruise liner shipping, firework displays to be seen from leaving cruise ships, maiden voyages to watch.

I spent most of the summer months eating al fresco and then on cooler nights I would move to the settee, which is positioned by the French doors so that I didn’t miss anything!

When you wake up in the morning, if you leave the curtains open in the master bedroom you will see the sun rising and the water rippling, its an unbelievable sight! This balcony is really useful as well for watching fireworks and leaving cruise ships.

I thought it only natural to make the recent purchase of the Lantern Building as a holiday home to add to the choice of Waterfront accommodation being offered in this unique setting!

Both properties are tastefully decorated and furnished throughout, and they enjoy the sea air, al fresco dining, the tranquil sound of lapping waves, friendly village life, convenience, breathtaking views and non-stop boating activity!