231 Shawfield Road Ash Vale Surrey GU12 5DL
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“From the valuation through to exchange and completion, we’re able to problem solve and see the sale through from the very beginning to handing over the keys, which makes for a thoroughly rewarding role.”
“We genuinely care about delivering the best possible house buying and selling experience, which can be a stressful process. We always give honest and trustworthy advice throughout each transaction.”
“Would like to say a big thank you to the team for all their help in the sale of my house and keeping me updated throughout. They made what could have been a complicated sale very smooth.”
The communities around Ash Vale have benefited from recent investment across Guildford Borough, resulting in a varied local property market—from elegant Victorian villas to contemporary new-build apartments.
North of Ash Wharf you’ll discover a charming blend of residences:
Many plots here are generously sized, offering substantial gardens and scope to extend (subject to planning), whilst pockets of Victorian terraces still retain their original period features. In neighbouring Ash, Ash Green and Tongham, both regional and national developers have introduced modern homes ranging from two-bed coach houses to spacious five-bed detached houses—perfect for first-time buyers, growing families and buy-to-let investors alike.
Thanks to its position within easy reach of London, property in Ash Vale remains competitively priced versus other Surrey hotspots such as Farnham and Guildford. The average asking price sits at around £350,000, below the county norm.
Homes close to the station, top local schools, village ponds and open countryside can command a premium, as can the more luxurious homes sought by commuters prioritising swift journeys into the capital.
Ash Vale benefits from a range of well-established public services to support residents:
The village centre caters for everyday needs with a convenience store, pharmacy, hairdressers and an assortment of cafés, takeaways and restaurants. Vale Furnishers’ award-winning showroom sits at the heart of the parade, alongside a Tesco Express near Ash Vale station. For a relaxed drink or meal, “The Swan” gastro-pub offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Healthcare needs are met by the Ash Vale Health Centre, open weekdays, and families benefit from a strong selection of schools rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted—among them Holly Lodge, Ash Grange and Shawfield primaries, plus Walsh Infant and Junior and Ash Manor secondary.
Ash Vale boasts acres of open greenery. Carrington Park Recreation Ground—with its playground and riverside footpath—links North Camp station with Mytchett Lake and the Basingstoke Canal visitor centre. Other local havens include Snakey Lane Nature Reserve, Avondale Park, Lakeside Park and community greens off Hawker Road and Beaufort Road.
South of the village, the Gold Valley Lakes and Fisheries are fed by the River Blackwater, while the towpath along the Basingstoke Canal offers a scenic, safe route for walkers, runners, cyclists and dog-owners. For more adventurous outings, the Ash Ranges (2,439 acres of heathland co-managed with Surrey Wildlife Trust) and nearby Pirbright woodland and heath (Burners Heath, Swallows Pond, Pirbright Ranges) provide wonderful walking and cycling when access is permitted.
For tailored advice on buying or renting in Ash Vale, or to arrange a viewing, please contact your local Mackenzie Smith team:
Sales: 01252 353030 | ashvale@mackenziesmith.co.uk
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