Area Guide: Farnham

Living in Farnham provides a tranquil country retreat for many. Recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the borders of the Surrey Hills, residents enjoy excellent access to some of the best riding, walking and cycling routes in the South of England.

Farnham’s history and present status are largely owed to the surrounding geography and its location, which was influenced by the arrival of the railway in 1848. The railway provided a fast link into London which meant that, even back in 1848, city businessmen could have a house in the country whilst commuting into London. Thus Farnham became one of the first commuter towns – an idea which still rings true today.

Farnham is just 42 miles from London and benefits from excellent and easily accessible links to the A3 and M3, connecting by road to both Heathrow Airport (31 miles) and Gatwick Airport (42 miles). Farnham also has its own airport, Farnborough Airport. The county town of Guildford is just 11 miles away, yet Farnham offers a comparable place to live with the added bonus that house prices are significantly lower than its neighbour.

Farnham’s success as a market town is due to the meeting of several roads which connect with a number of small villages and surrounding hamlets. Today the market still exists in the form of a semi-permanent greengrocer, florist and delicatessen in Castle Street as well as the popular monthly Farmers’ Market. Property in Farnham is varied, offering a wide selection of interesting rural and countryside homes of all sizes.

House Prices In Farnham

The average house price in Farnham is £599,4123 which is more than double the UK average house price of £249,408 (as at September 2018).

To buy home in Farnham you have a good choice from a one bedroom apartment from £150,000 to a four bedroom detached home, starting at around £450,000 on the north side of Farnham.

South Farnham is particularly favoured by families due to the excellent schools including South Farnham Junior School which is one of the top state schools in the country.   The main line station, also on the south side of the town, provides services to London in 55 minutes.  Both the schools and station have drawn London buyers to Farnham, as well as local upsizers who want to stay on the area.

The town itself has many Victorian and Edwardian homes which are highly sought after, and for these one could pay from £475,000 for a 3 bedroom terraced property, to over £900,000 for a more substantial semi-detached house.  For larger budgets, character 4 bedroom plus, detached homes range from £750,000 up to £2m.

The villages that surround Farnham including Rowledge and Frensham, are very much desired, with prices being similar to Farnham, and suit those looking for more of a community feel rather than a busier centre.  Beautiful country homes can be found in these villages for those looking for a substantial property with impressive grounds and views, and have a budget in excess of £2m.