A new wave of residential development is underway at the Royal Haslar site in Gosport, Hampshire, blending historic architecture with modern living. The latest offering, Solent View, comprises 61 newly constructed apartments located on the southwestern corner of the 62-acre site, which includes waterfront access, landscaped gardens, and a range of amenities such as a café, residents’ library, and activity rooms.
The project forms part of a wider regeneration of the former Royal Hospital Haslar, a historic military hospital with origins dating back to the mid-18th century. Established in 1753 to serve the Royal Fleet, the hospital played a significant role in treating casualties from major conflicts including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the Boer War, both World Wars, and the 1982 Falklands Campaign. The site also has a history of royal connections, having been visited by monarchs from Queen Victoria to the current king, formerly the Prince of Wales.
The redevelopment combines restored historic buildings with purpose-built, low-rise apartment blocks designed to preserve the estate’s original Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian character. Many of the new properties in Solent View offer views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight, as well as proximity to local leisure facilities including Haslar Marina, golf and sailing clubs, and the nearby 580-acre Alver Valley Country Park. On-site amenities also include tennis courts and fitness classes, catering to a range of residents.
The apartments, priced from £325,000, are available in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations suitable for downsizers, retirees, young couples, and small families. The new-build units feature modern specifications such as air-source heat pumps and luxury kitchens and bathrooms, while the converted apartments use combi-gas boilers. Additional residences remain available in Grade II-listed buildings Trinity House and Canada House, with prices starting at £235,000 and £255,000 respectively. These buildings were designed with retirement-age occupants in mind, and a home care service, Serenity Care Solent, operates on-site.
Previous phases, including Goodrich House and Haslar Terrace, have sold out. Further conversions of Georgian-era buildings are planned, set slightly inland overlooking the main gardens near St Luke’s Church. Future development proposals for the site include a medical centre, gastropub, shops, and a visitor centre featuring a museum dedicated to the hospital’s history.
With its combination of historical heritage and contemporary living, the Royal Haslar redevelopment seeks to offer a distinctive coastal community within easy reach of Portsmouth via a four-minute ferry crossing.