Buying Agent Area Focus: Guildford

As Guildford Buying Agents we support our clients to find their perfect home in Guildford and surrounding villages such as Albury, Shalford, Chilworth, Bramley, Shere, Ripley and The Horsleys.

Guildford, with its pretty Market Town High Street, selection of restaurants, cafes and bars and excellent connections back to London, comes top of the list for many buyers in Surrey. In fact, Guildford is often voted as one of the best places to live, and it is easy to see why! The riverside town offers a wealth of attractions, culture, excellent commuter links into London, and some of the top schools in the country - it is hardly surprising that a lot of our clients come to us with Guildford as the focus of their property search.

Guildford dates back to Saxon times when it was known as Golden (guilden) Ford. Visitors can visit the ruins of Guildford’s Norman castle positined in the award-winning castle grounds right in the centre of the City. The Medieval Great Tower offers stunning views of the whole town from the top.

The villages surrounding Guildford are appealing to many buyers as they offer the best of both worlds - green space and countryside on the doorstep with superb commuter links back to London via Guildford. If you're looking to move to Surrey and would like more information on the villages around Guildford, take a look at our Buying Agent Area Focus on the Surrey Villages.

Commuting from Guildford to London

Accessibility into London is one of the biggest draws to Guildford when looking to buy a home. You can reach London Waterloo in approximately 30 minutes door to door. Guildford has the benefit of 2 train stations - Guildford mainline station and London Road station.

By car, Guildford is also extremely well placed - with the A3 accessible from Guildford - taking you straight into South West London or down the the coast.

Where are the best places to buy in Guildford?

Guildford has a number of different neighbourhoods which all offer their own benefits, and Surrey HomeSearch will recommend the best location based on your requirements. The heart of Guildford offers excellent access to the High Street and train stations. Pewley Down offers the benefit of accessibility to the High Street, whilst also being on the doorstep of the the 9.5 hectare local nature reserve. Warwick's Bench is one of the most sought after addresses in Guildford - with many of the properties offering breathtaking southerly views over Chantry Woods and far beyond. Stoke Park is a great area for families, with 52 hectares of open countryside, playgrounds, paddling pool and mini golf to name a few! A little further afield, Burpham and Merrow are very popular with families looking for a little more space and close proximity to highly regarded state schools while still benefiting from the accessibility into the town centre.

Things to do in Guildford

At Surrey HomeSearch, we love the variety of activities on offer in Guildford - we really are spoilt for choice. With a bustling high street offering a range of shops and a selection of cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs on the river, you'll easily find an option for every occasion. The historic Guildford Castle is a stones throw from Guildford High Street, and the beautiful gardens are a wealth of colour all year round.

Guildford Spectrum offers swimming, ice skating, bowling and a gym - something for the whole family!

Guildford Farmers Market takes place on the High Street monthly, and offers a wealth of local produce. Guildford Farmers Market.