About Southampton

During the winter, Southampton is a sleepy lakeside town known for its laidback culture and quiet way of life. Throughout the first months of the year, Southampton is characterized by knee-high snow banks, icicles hanging from the trees, frigid air blowing off of Lake Huron, and days-long blizzards that give new meaning to the term Winter Wonderland, all while maintaining the quaint romance of a small town in winter. Once Spring appears, the snow melts away to new foliage + blooms, and the prospect of spending those upcoming Summer days on the sandy shores of Lake Huron. As each day reigns longer than the last, Southampton blossoms into a truly vibrant locale with High Street being the centre of it all. 

Southampton resides upon the shores of Lake Huron where gentle breezes beckon; you can explore the new path on the boardwalk with an ice cream cone in-hand, or grab dinner from the local Gerry’s Fries before basking in the pink hue of the world famous sunsets. Perhaps you prefer a day of shopping on High Street followed by an impressive meal at one of Southampton’s many gourmet restaurants. In the winter months you can keep cozy at a local café with fresh-baked bagels still warm from the oven or get your heart pumping away from the lake on the backwoods snowmobile trails.

Southampton is a smaller mature community, approximately 6.44 square kilometres in physical size. While it may be minute in dimensions, this lively faction of families, retirees, and summer residents exude heart, hospitality, and pride in their charming community.

The Southampton real estate market, as with most real estate markets across the country, continues at a very quick pace. While the recreational market remains strong, particularly with regards to waterfront properties, we are seeing newcomers to the area create a demand for the development of contemporary subdivisions within this historical town. Century homes have often proven a challenge to sell rapidly, which no longer seems to be the case.

Southampton real estate listings offer great opportunity to a range of buyers; whether you are searching for a relaxing space for retirement, on the hunt for a pleasantly rustic beachside getaway, or exploring the option of raising a family in the town of Southampton, there is something for everyone. Finding a home in Southampton is about finding a space in which you are immediately welcomed. It is about settling into a neighbourhood full of friends, a place where “everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.”

Team DeCoppel understands the qualities that make Southampton special; its embracing spirit, the support for + amongst local businesses, and of course, the beauty of Lake Huron and its unrivalled sunsets. Between bustling High Street, the legendary Flag Pole, and Southampton’s newest addition, The Beach Motel, we recognize the growth happening within our neck of the woods, and we looking forward to welcoming you home to Southampton