FARNHAM

FARNHAM, WITH ITS HISTORIC GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE AND BUSTLING MARKET TOWN CENTRE, IS ONE OF SURREY’S MOST PICTURESQUE TOWNS. LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE SURREY HILLS, THE TOWN IS SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE. IT OFFERS GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS, GOOD SCHOOLS, AND PROPERTIES TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

Farnham is England’s first World Craft Town (a status granted by the World Crafts Council), recognising the work of generations of crafters and the continuing relevance of crafting in the town today. The town’s creative culture includes the Farnham Maltings (an arts and cultural centre presenting a programme of performance and participation work), The University of Creative Arts, the International Textiles Research Centre and the Crafts Study Centre. The town also hosts Farnham Craft Month in October, an impressive celebration of craft bringing together hundreds of makers in a diverse programme of events. The creative heart of the town is reflected in its shopping too, with independent boutiques peppering distinct streets including Lion and Lamb Yard, a lovely cobbled car-free street, with a selection of luxury household shops, bespoke jewellers and book shops, and the historic Downing Street, which is home to a traditional sweet shop, independent clothes shops and a ceramics cafe. Alternatively, head to The Borough for all the usual high street brands. Castle Street – complete with castle backdrop – offers a plethora of eateries if you need

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to break for refreshment. It’s also home to an annual food festival and a Christmas market. A farmers’ market every fourth Sunday in the month offers fresh, locally sourced produce such as vegetables, cheeses, meat and fish as well as baked items. For your everyday grocery needs, supermarkets include Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Lidl.

Farnham has plenty to offer for evenings out too. Check out local pubs for a range of cuisine beyond the usual pub grub, including exceptional Greek food at Yiayias at The Fox. Daniele Sicilian restaurant is another local favourite, and perfect for al fresco dining. Head on to Borelli’s for a great selection of wine and draught beers, or to The Botanist for cocktails and live music.

Should you need to travel for work, it’s only 10 minutes along the A31 to Guildford, and less than 20 minutes to the M3. The city commute is around an hour to London Waterloo. The M25 is also quickly accessible, offering easy access to London Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Farnham lends itself to an active lifestyle, so offers a great work-life balance for commuters; not many towns can claim a 130-hectare medieval deer park on the doorstep! The park contains a picturesque fourmile loop walk and even has a play area for the kids.

Slightly further afield, you have the North Downs, Surrey Hills and Frensham Ponds. Football, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs are available for all ages and there is a range of local gyms with Farnham Leisure Centre, David Lloyd, Nuffield and Functional Fitness all local.

So Resi Farnham

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Farnham is a new development of 72 contemporary one and two bedroom apartments, made accessible through shared ownership. The high-specification, stylish homes have clearly been designed with comfort and modern living in mind, and have neutrally decorated living areas which help to create a light and airy living space. Some apartments have Juliet balconies and all have allocated parking spaces.

The homes all feature fully fitted contemporary white kitchens complemented by dark ash worktops. Integrated appliances include a fridge-freezer, oven, hob, extractor hood and dishwasher. Bathrooms are fitted with modern white suites, baths and a shaving point. A washer-dryer is also provided, located in a hallway cupboard.

Flooring is included as standard – no hidden extras here. Bedroom areas are fully carpeted in Oaklands Cornish Cream, kitchen and open-plan areas (including hallway, living/dining areas and cupboards) have beautiful Amtico walnut-style flooring, and bathroom and en suite floors have ceramic tiling. There are numerous communal areas, gardens and green spaces for residents to enjoy in this thoughtfully designed new community, perfectly located in the heart of Farnham, with even more amenities planned for this impressive development.

SO Resi Farnham is an electric-only development, and a number of green roofs have been included across the development as part of the energy and sustainability strategy.