Buying Agent Area Focus: Farnham

As Surrey's leading Buying Agents we support our clients to find their perfect home in Farnham and surrounding villages such as Frensham, Churt, Crondall, Tilford and Elstead.

Farnham, is a bustling market town to the South West of London with a wealth of shops, cafes and restaurants. It is recognized as a World Craft Town and boasts a thriving arts scene and has a strong community feel, making it a popular place to move to and often named as one of the top places to live. The award-winning Farnham Farmers’ Market is held monthly, and the annual Farnham Food Festival, which takes place on the town’s iconic Castle Street, creates a buzzing atmosphere.

Commuting from Farnham to London

The fast train from Farnham Station to London Waterloo takes around 52 minutes, stopping also at Woking and Clapham Junction. You are likely to get a seat on all but the busiest of trains in to London - making your morning commute a little more relaxed!

Things to do in Farnham

Farnham Maltings is an arts and cultural centre offering performances, showcases and festivals of art for the local community.

Just four miles south of Farnham centre, Alice Holt Forest offers excellent forest waks, trails and bike rides as well as a cafe and Go Ape Treetop Activities.

Farnham Castle stands on the crest of a hill and overlooks the town of Farnham. The castle sits on 5 acres and hosts the impressive motte and 'shell keep' of the castle founded in 1138.

There’s a good mix of independent and chain restaurants in Farnham. Whether you want to grab a burger or stop by and enjoy homemade food using locally sourced ingredients, there are plenty of options. Lion and Lamb is a firm favourite of ours. This cobbled car-free courtyard was a 16th Century coaching inn, but has been transformed in recent years to create this cosy hub for shoppers and diners offering a selection of luxury household shops, bespoke jewellery and excellent independent cafes and restaurants.

Where are the best places to buy in Farnham?

If you are thinking of moving to Farnham and you wish to be central (and if your budget allows!), a good place to start looking for property is right in the centre of town, with its streets of Georgian townhouses and Harold Falkner half-timbered Queen Anne cottages. The streets of Castle Street and Church Lane are a good example of this. Within the town centre, you will also find a number of attractive Victorian terraces.

You will find properties better suited to families in the areas south of Farnham such as Firgrove Hill, Frensham Road, Lower Bourne, and Waverley Lane, where larger period houses can be found as well as detached properties with sizeable grounds.

The Sands and Great Austin’s area of South Farnham are particularly desirable roads and have some of the town’s most sought-after properties, especially those properties within the catchment area for the popular South Farnham Primary School.

The areas of Compton Way, Crooksbury and Lower Bourne provide some substantial family houses with good gardens.

If you're looking for a quieter vibe, the villages surrounding Farnham, such as Tilford, Churt and Crondall offer quintessential country living while having easy access to all of the facilities that Farnham offers, and are a popular choice for those looking to relocate from London to Surrey.

Best schools in Farnham

Farnham has some of the best schools in Surrey including the highly popular South Farnham School (OFSTED Outstanding) and Highfield South Farnham (OFSTED outstanding) both part of the South Farnham Education Trust. For Secondary School, many children attend Weydon School (OFSTED Good).

For Independent Education, you are spoilt for choice. Popular local choices include Barfield Prep, Edgeborough School and Frensham Heights.