Estate Agents Ocean Village, Southampton
Waterside Properties opened their Ocean Village office in 1999. Initially opened as a sales office they have become market leaders in Ocean Village and now offer a wide range of properties for sale and for rent through the UK and should be the first stop for people wanting to purchase, sell or rent property. Overlooking nothing but water, the properties on offer range from a house, to a flat, apartment, bungalow or even a mooring/berth.
Ocean Village is a large mixed used marina with residential, business and leisure facilities situated on the mouth of the River Itchen in Southampton, on the south Coast. The residential property in the marina ranges from studios to 4 bedroom penthouse apartments, along with 2,3 and 4 bedroom townhouses. A number of properties have the added benefit of their own mooring.
Overlooking the marina is The Royal Southampton Yacht Club which, although a members club, offers berth holders and visitors a warm and friendly welcome. The marina basin, formerly used for commercial ships, is deep enough to offer mooring facilities for tall ships and large yachts. It has also become famous for hosting the start and/or finish of around the world yacht races.
Current recreational facilities include two cinemas, various bars, restaurants and a multi storey car park. A new development in the marina is planned that will include new apartments, retail and restaurants. There are also proposals for a 225 bedroom hotel in the marina which will further enchase Southampton’s position as a major business and tourist destination.
Staff Profiles
Mike Debnam: Mike is an experienced local property professional who has 9 years’ experience in the industry which has seen him progress from a trainee negotiator to Branch Manager. Mike joined Waterside properties in November 2008 and currently manages the Ocean Village office. Mike states “Waterside Properties has such a strong presence in this specialist market and I’m glad to help expand this. Its great working for a company that’s reputation is based on high professional standards. “
Will Wright: Will joined Waterside Properties in April 2010 with the purpose to set up a new joint venture in a prime new location to expand Waterside reach across the South Coast. He has plenty of Sales experience and has been trained in lettings over the last 4 months. Will says “Waterside has given me an opportunity to start a new venture and with their expertise and backing and the training I have received whilst at Ocean Village has been invaluable in the setup of a new venture.”
Richard Marsden: Richard joined Waterside Boat Sale in February 2010, Richard has a passion for boats and everything to do with them and grew up on the water. He has many years of Brokerage and new Boat Sales experience. Richard started his career in boat sales in Ipswich followed by working in Chichester, Swanwick, Hamble Point Marina. Richard runs the Ocean Village Brokerage and is right the person to sell your boat in the Southampton Area.
Travel to Ocean Village
By Road: The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO14 3TG. M27 Eastbound – exit Junction 3 onto the M271. Follow signs to the ‘Waterfront’. Ocean Village is signposted as you arrive in Southampton. When you reach the traffic lights at Ocean Village, do not turn right into the village, carry straight on and take the next right into Channel Way. Turn right at the ‘Jolly Jack Tar’ and the car park is on your right-hand side by the Royal Southampton Yacht Club. M3 Southbound – exit Junction 14 onto the A33. Follow the signs to the ‘Docks’ and ‘Old Waterfront’. Ocean Village is signposted as you arrive in Southampton. M27 Westbound – exit Junction 7 onto the A334. Follow the signs to Southampton city centre. At the traffic lights after the bridge over the River Itchen, turn left into Prince’s Street (the Meridian TV Studios are on the right-hand side of the bridge). Follow the road for about 1 mile and take the road on the left, signposted to Ocean Village. Go under the Itchen Bridge and Channel Way can be found on the left.
By Rail: Arriving at Southampton Central Station, Ocean Village Marina is a short taxi ride away.
By Boat: Proceed up Southampton Water keeping clear of all commercial shipping. At Weston Shelf green buoy, near the junction of the Rivers Itchen and Test, keep to starboard up the Itchen. Ocean Village is about 1 mile further north to port, opposite the Vosper Thorneycroft yard and just short of the Itchen Bridge. It is essential to call on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile for a vacant berth.
