Arch & Bloom, Guildford, GU1

As a desirable market town within Surrey, Guildford combines architectural character with historic charm, good transport and access to abundant greenery. Arch & Bloom is the largest residential scheme in this southern town, making it a focal point of Guildford’s £900m regeneration growth story that also includes upgrades to local infrastructure.

Apart from being a gateway to the Surrey Hills, this development is within a 30-minute walk of up to 17 public parks and gardens totalling over 450 acres of open green space, including the Green Flag-awarded Stoke Park and Castle Grounds. A lively High Street with designer boutiques, high-end retail and premium dining options further adds to the lifestyle appeal of living in Guildford.

The area also stands out for the business and educational opportunities it offers. Surrey Research Park, which is home to over 140 companies, is a short 10-minute drive away from the development, which also lies within the catchment area of 12 Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ schools.

Guildford Station is only a short walk away from Arch & Bloom and offers high-frequency connectivity to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo in just over half an hour. Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are also reachable in around 40 minutes.

With nearly 16,000 students enrolled at the University of Surrey and major employment hubs nearby, Guildford shows rental yields of as high as 8.2%.