Guildford Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Guildford is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. This area is very quiet, as the streets are generally very calm. Finally, it is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood, since there are over 150 of them close by for residents to unwind in, like Hjorth Road Park and Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve.

Transportation

This part of Surrey will draw house buyers who want to live in a compact area since it is moderately walking-friendly; carrying out daily needs is easy without a vehicle. Guildford is also rather cycling-friendly as the cycling network is fairly good. Travelling by transit can be occasionally challenging in this part of Surrey as a result of the low service level. Thankfully, there are around 10 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. However, cars are a very good medium of transportation in this area. Most properties for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as highway 1, and coming across a parking spot is generally easy.

Housing

In Guildford, roughly one third of dwellings are single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood while renters occupy the remainder. Around one quarter of properties in this part of the city were built between 1990 and 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

It is very often practical for house buyers in Guildford to purchase groceries without a vehicle. Additionally, there are a fair number of opportunities in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. With respect to education, schools and daycares are very easy to reach on foot from any location in this area.