Wessex Lane Halls

Wessex Lane Halls is a student residence complex in Swaythling comprising three main buildings: South Stoneham House, Connaught Hall, and Montefiore House. The buildings offer rooms in different configurations, from standard units with shared bathrooms to self-contained flats for University of Southampton students.

South Stoneham House was built in 1708 as a manor house for the Parish of South Stoneham and converted to student lodging in 1920 for University College Southampton. Additional buildings were added as the university grew and student numbers increased over the following decades.

Life here revolves around shared routines and informal gatherings in common areas where residents bump into each other regularly. Students naturally cluster in kitchens, lounges, and outdoor spaces, creating a social rhythm that defines living in the complex.

You will find different room types across the buildings with varying levels of facilities depending on which residence suits your needs. The three separate buildings are spread across the campus area, so it helps to explore the layout and location of each one to understand your options.

South Stoneham House retains architectural features from its 18th-century origins as a manor house, even though it now functions as modern student housing. This blend of historic building and contemporary student life creates an unusual character that brings the past visibly into the present.

GPS coordinates: 50.93670,-1.37651

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30