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Farnham - historic market town
The pretty town of Farnham lies in the west of Surrey, close to the
Hampshire boundary. With a direct train line to central London, it
could be the ideal choice for commuters.
As well as good transport links to the capital, the area has good
connections to Guildford, Winchester and Basingstoke. The rolling
hills of the 1,600 km2 South Downs National Park offer a range of
outdoor activities, including cycling, walking and wildlife
watching.
The town benefits from a mix of national retailers and smaller,
independent shops. There is also a monthly farmers’ market.
The Farnham Maltings creative arts centre hosts a wide range of
crafts makers including printers and picture framers together with
six resident theatre and dance companies. In addition, it offers 16
studios, darkroom and pottery studio.
Farnham's local museum features a wealth of information about the
region plus a number of special artefacts, including a fine
collection of works by local artists including Stephen Elmer, WH
Allen, Harold Falkner, Sir John Verney and Farnham Greenware.
Property for sale in Farnham is better value-for-money than
other areas of the South East. Buyers can look forwards to a slower
and more gentle pace of life.is the strong transport links to the
capital, with regular direct train services to London Waterloo, as
well as frequent connections to a number of other major cities,
such as Guildford.