Surrey really is quintessential England, located in the South East of England. With historic bustling towns, pretty villages, stunning panoramic views, ancient woods and rolling hills. The City of Guildford is the county town of Surrey and features some of the most excellent attractions including many magnificent buildings including an imposing Cathedral situated on a hilltop position, an imposing landmark in the area. The town has a mix of medieval, Georgian and modern buildings running down a steep hill to the River Wey with long distant views to the Surrey Hills and fabulous walks across the Pewley Downs. Guildford’s popularity means there is often competition for prized properties. Helping buyers find those properties before they come on the market is one of our key roles as buying agents.
Well connected
Popular with commuters, Guildford is ideally situated, approximately thirty miles south-west of London and just 35 minutes by train to London Waterloo. The A3 & M25 road network gives very easy access to many destinations including London and both Heathrow and Gatwick airports by both car and bus.
Guildford provides you with lots to do
From its famous High Street clock, positioned high above the cobbled High Street on the Tudor Guildhall building, to the contemporary Electric Theatre close to the river, there are many exceptional places to visit. Why not take a look inside the historic Guildford House Gallery and its many exhibitions or see what's on at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. If you fancy a walk, take a stroll around the peaceful Castle gardens or up onto the Downs - all are just minutes from the High Street. Then just a short drive away is the Guildford Cathedral consecrated in 1961, which is England's most recent Cathedral.
Guildford House Gallery and Gallery Café is a fascinating 17th century Grade 1 Listed Town House located on the High Street. It has been the home of the Borough Art Collection since 1959. It offers a varied programme of temporary exhibitions, talks, tours and workshops.
Guildford Cathedral - From its commanding hilltop position, Guildford Cathedral is an imposing landmark. Inside, there is tranquillity, peace, beauty, lightness and space, created by the interior of pale Somerset sandstone and white Italian marble floors.
Guildford Castle features 2 model displays, and a viewing platform offering panoramic views of Guildford.
The Guild Hall - A restored mainly Tudor/Stuart construction. There is a Court Room with 17thC panelling and stained glass windows. Items of historical interest, oil paintings, famous Guildhall clock.
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre & Mill Studio offers new plays, pre and post West End shows and classics, plus opera, ballet, music and comedy as well as children’s events.
Guildford Spectrum Leisure / Swimming Pool - With its Olympic sized ice rink, 32 lane ten pin bowl, four pools including a leisure pool, a soft play area, gym, sports arena and aerobics studio all under one roof, Guildford Spectrum is the perfect solution.
World-class education
Guildford has possibly one of the largest and most wide-ranging State and Private/Independent schools available in one small geographical area that include: Pre-Prep and Nursery schools, Infant, Primary and Junior schools and Secondary Schools that include the sort after Royal Grammar school as well as the Guildford County School. Also there are a number of Sixth Form Colleges and further education colleges available in and around the Guildford area. Close by are renowned public schools including Charterhouse, St Catherines and Cranleigh.
The University of Surrey is based in Guildford, distinguished and highly regard for its Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences & the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
Residential Properties in Guildford and the surrounding villages
Like most cities, there are a number of popular residential areas to live but many families chose to live on the fringes and in the surrounding villages of Guildford. The residential areas of Boxgrove and Burpham in particular remain popular with families due to their proximity and ease of access to the schools and road network.
Further afield and surrounding the city of Guildford there are many lovely villages with pretty period houses and cottages in villages such as Shere, Shamley Green, Puttenham, Wonersh and Hascombe. In addition, there are some delightful small towns not far away from the City such as Godalming, Cranleigh, Bramley, Shalford and Farnham.
There is a massive choice of differing property styles, sizes and price range when considering living in the Guildford and the surrounding villages to buy or rent.
Given everything Guildford and the surrounding areas have to offer, the property market is particularly competitive. As property buying agents, we are often aware of properties before they are on the market and can help you be one step ahead of the competition. Call Nigel Sellers 01962 793 100 or email enquiries@premier-propertysearch.co.uk
