Fair Oak, on the outskirts of Eastleigh.
A popular, semi-rural village between Southampton and Winchester.
Take a look at our homes in and and around Fair Oak.
Fair Oak sits in a semi-rural location offering the perfect blend of countryside living and modern convenience.
The small but vibrant village centre has great amenities and facilities, with a village bakery, 19th century church, tea rooms, pub, cricket club and recreation parks.
Fair Oak also offers easy access to the great outdoors and scenic country walks, making it perfect for couples, family life, or retirement.
The village neighbours Horton Heath and is close to Eastleigh, with its interesting independent stores, shopping mall filled with familiar brands, and popular twice-weekly street market, and the historic village of Bishopstoke on the eastern banks of the River Itchen.
Bishopstoke and Fair Oak are linked by several bridlepaths, making it possible to walk from one to the other through Stoke Park Woods.
Stoke Park Woods
Stoke Park Wood sits partly in Fair Oak and partly in the neighbouring parish of Bishopstoke. This forest is home to grey squirrels, pine martens, deer and adders, and has several watercourses running through it. Originally these woods were owned by the Bishop of Winchester. King John of England hunted them in 1205, and in 1540 they were licensed by King Henry VIII as a fenced deer hunt.
Eastleigh Falls
A semi-natural rapidly flowing chalk stream which supports a variety of locally rare plant and animal species. The site has been recognised as important habitat for the Northern crested newt.
Lakeside Country Park
Created from reclaimed gravel pits, this lovely park is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Eastleigh, with lakes, water meadow and woodland. It's the perfect place to walk the dog, sit down with a picnic, enjoy a day’s fishing or just stop and watch the world go by.
HERITAGE AND HISTORY
Fair Oak has a history of sand quarrying and some of the newer parts of the village are built over old, restored quarries.
Its name comes from an oak tree in the square which was felled and replaced in 1843 - a fair took place under the tree every June until 1918.
The central church of St Thomas was built in 1863.
Fair Oak Office Areas
Fair Oak | Horton Heath | Bishopstoke | Eastleigh | Twyford | Colden Common
OUR FAIR OAK SPECIALIST
James Steele
Contact James or any of our Fair Oak team on 02382 022199 or at fairoak@whiteandguard.com.
