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11 Of The Best Villages To Live Near Guildford

Posted 29 January 2018 by Helen Christie

WhatHouse? takes a look at some of the best villages to live near the popular town of Guildford, Surrey...

Guildford enjoys a reputation as one of the top towns to call home in Surrey, as it combines a wealth of its own amenities and the surroundings of some of the county’s best countryside with excellent transport connections.

Lockdown has led to major changes in people’s top priorities in what makes the best new home and a new property in the countryside has become more appealing if there is less reliance on commuting. The budget can also go a lot further outside a town or city, meaning a home with more space inside and out.

If you’re looking for the best new homes for sale in Surrey, then Guildford itself and the surrounding area are a top place to start your search.

Albury

Albury is located within Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to around 1,000 residents. The main street through the charming village is lined with timber-framed and flint cottages and is well-served by a post office, pubs, a church, a recreation ground and a busy village hall. The surrounding countryside offers many walking routes and bridleways, and there’s angling on the ponds within the Albury Estate Fisheries club.

Worplesdon

Worplesdon is a popular commuter village four miles north of Guildford on the A322. The Memorial Hall is central to life in this pretty village. St Mary's Church is Grade I listed, and evidence of earlier settlements can be found at the ruins of a Roman villa at Broad Street Common. Worplesdon has a train station which has hourly, direct trains to London Waterloo, with a journey time of 33 minutes.

Blackheath

Blackheath is a small and exclusive village five miles south-east of Guildford in the heart of the beautiful Blackheath Wood area of the Surrey Hills. The 111-year-old village hall remains a focal point for villagers, who also enjoy a vibrant cricket club.

Wonersh

Wonersh is on the edge of Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, south-east of Guildford. It appears in the Domesday Book and has been inhabited since pre-Roman times, and Wonersh Conservation Area contains 27 listed buildings. The nearest train station is Shalford, which has direct trains to Guildford, taking just five minutes.

Bramley

Bramley is situated on the A281 Horsham Road, four miles south of Guildford. A busy village, Bramley's narrow high street is home to a wide variety of pubs, restaurants, shops, garage and an art gallery. A village fete in May and Bonfire celebrations in November take place at Gosden Common. Bramley Cof E (VA) Infant & Nursery School is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. St Catherine’s is an independent boarding and day school.

Chilworth

Chilworth is located four miles from Guildford. Here, there are two churches, an Abbey, infant school (‘Outstanding’) and junior school (‘Good’), and the Percy Arms public house offers a warm welcome to locals and visitors to the village and the nearby North Downs. Its station is on the line between Guildford and Redhill.

Brookwood

Brookwood is situated seven miles to the north of Guildford. The village is home to many commuters who take advantage of regular direct rail services from the local railway station to London Waterloo, which take around 35 minutes. Brookwood Junior School is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The village sits alongside a flight of locks on the beautiful Basingstoke Canal. Sports fans can enjoy Brookwood Cricket Club and West Hill Golf Club.

Shalford

Shalford sits on the banks of the River Wey and benefits from a railway station, with direct trains to Guildford, where residents can easily change trains to reach London. Visitors come for cricket on the green, fishing on the Wey, Shalford Mill and the annual village fete. Shalford Infant And Nursery School has an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.

Artington

With just 350 residents, this typical Surrey village offers a wealth of activities. Set at the foot of the Hog’s Back, part of the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attractions include the ruins of St Catherine's Chapel and tow paths along the leafy River Wey.

Compton

Surrounded by woodland, Compton benefits from two conservation areas and sits in the Green Belt. The village features of two pubs and a range of small shops, a Little Theatre, allotments and a village hall. One of the prettiest villages, Compton lies between Guildford and Godalming, and offers residents direct access to London via nearby Farncombe train station. The village has a pub, a Thai restaurant and a selection of shops. It also boasts 31 listed buildings.

West Clandon

Direct rail services to London Waterloo from Clandon station take around 55 minutes, making this a popular area for commuters. Clandon House is a large Palladian mansion house, now owned by the National Trust, and a popular attraction for visitors. Villagers enjoy a range of activities including a tennis club, bridge club and film club.

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