2 bed flat for sale

Faraday Road, Guildford GU1

Agent's Comments - Lee Glomé

"What I love about this apartment is how much space you get for such a central location. You’re a short walk from the buzz of Guildford, but it still feels tucked away. The large living area and great parking make this a standout option for professionals or sharers."

'Area View' - Guildford: A Thriving Surrey Hotspot with Outstanding Connectivity

Guildford is one of Surrey’s most desirable towns, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and modern convenience. With excellent transport links, a vibrant shopping and dining scene, and access to outstanding schools and green spaces, it’s an ideal place to call home.

Transport Links

Guildford is well-connected for commuters and travellers alike.

Guildford Train Station (0.6 miles) provides direct services to London Waterloo in as little as 38 minutes, as well as routes to Portsmouth, Reading, and Gatwick Airport.

Road links via the A3 and M25 offer easy access to London, the south coast, and major airports.

Frequent bus services run throughout the town and surrounding villages.

Guildford High Street combines historic charm with excellent shopping, from independent boutiques to luxury brands.

The Friary Centre – Home to high-street favourites including Zara and Apple.

Tunsgate Quarter – A stylish retail and dining hub with The White Company, oka, and Loaf.

Regular farmers’ markets bring fresh produce and artisan goods to the town centre.

A wide range of restaurants, cafés, and gastropubs, including The Ivy and Positano.

Guildford offers plenty of opportunities for culture and outdoor pursuits.

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre hosts top productions, while G Live showcases music and comedy.

Guildford Spectrum Leisure Centre features swimming pools, an ice rink, a gym, and sports courts.

Stoke Park provides open green space with a lake, playground, and sports facilities.

The Surrey Hills aonb is on the doorstep, offering scenic walks at Pewley Down and The Mount.

Guildford is home to highly rated state and independent schools, making it a great choice for families.

Guildford High School (independent, girls) and Royal Grammar School (independent, boys) are among the UK’s top-rated schools.

George Abbot School is a high-performing state secondary.

University of Surrey is a top UK university with a leading research reputation.

Why Live in Guildford?

With excellent transport links, a thriving town centre, and easy access to the countryside, Guildford offers the best of both worlds. Whether you're looking for great schools, cultural attractions, or a lively social scene, it’s an exceptional place to live.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure aml procedures are carried out in accordance with the law

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price, Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.

Council Tax Band: C

Tenure: Leasehold

Length Of Lease: 167

Annual Ground Rent Amount: £300.00

Annual Service Charge Amount: £1,991.00