Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Southwell, Nottinghamshire

Southwell is best known for its Minster with its distinctive, twin, pyramid-like spires, which are unique in the UK. The church is an outstanding example of Norman architecture in an affluent town of 7,000 residents that is also rich in historic buildings. Southwell lies on the River Greet about 14 miles north-east of Nottingham. Once home to Lord Byron, Southwell has some of England's most impressive 18th century townhouses and cottages and a Methodist Church with the curious feature of an old pedestrian right-of-way running underneath it.

If you are looking for property for sale in Southwell you have a tremendous choice of Grade II listed cottages, post-war terraced and semi-detached houses and cottages; Georgian, Regency and modern townhouses, detached bungalows, and period and modern detached houses often with integral garages. Estate agents in Southwell also represent substantial rural houses including barn conversions, country mansions, and a wide range of large, detached houses.

Flats for sale in Southwell are located in purpose-built apartment houses and in converted properties such as the stunning Greet Lily Mill. For information regarding flats, cottages and houses currently on the market, please contact Southwell estate agents.

Amenities for Southwell properties

Southwell is where the Bramley cooking apple was first seeded, and is now grown and eaten around the world. The local football club, Southwell City, is nicknamed 'The Bramleys' in honour of the town's contribution to apple pies. Many of Nottinghamshire's richest residents live in Southwell and the local secondary school, Southwell Minster School, is often thought to be an independent school because of the wealth of the pupils' parents. Southwell Holy Trinity Church of England School is for children aged 4-7 and Lowes Wong Infant School received the top rating in 24 categories in its Ofsted report. Southwell has a village atmosphere with good independent shops and amenities, a local golf club in Norwood Park and a racecourse that boasts excellent catering and hospitality.

Transport in Southwell

The railway station in Rolleston is three miles south-east of Southwell and is on the Nottingham to Lincoln line via neighbouring Newark-on-Trent.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Southwell, which is covered by postcode, NG25, you may also like to consider Newark-on-Trent, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Worksop, Retford and Nottingham.