Mackenzie Smith Estate & Letting Agents Ash Vale

About Ash Vale

The village of Ash Vale is situated on the westerly edge of the Guildford district in Surrey, in Ash Parish, just a few miles from Farnborough. The Basingstoke Canal meets Ash and Ash Vale, whilst the River Blackwater feeds the lakes and fisheries of Ash Vale and Mytchett.

Estate Agents in Ash Vale: Property for sale

The areas surrounding Ash Vale have seen recent development within Guildford Borough; creating a diverse mix locally, from Victorian villas to brand new apartments.

The village extends north from Ash Wharf with an organic mix of property including character homes from the turn of the 20th century, 1920’s and 1930’s homes, 1970’s and 1980’s family homes and bungalows.

Locally, you will find a number of properties resting on larger than average plots, providing significant garden space and potential to extend (STPP). Whilst there are also areas that date back to the Victorian times, with characterful terraced villas offering period features. The surrounding areas of Ash, Ash Green and Tongham have seen recent investment from both local and national developers, offering a diverse selection of new homes, from two bedroom coach houses to five bedroom detached homes. This combination presents vast appeal for first-time buyers, people looking for a family home, and buy-to-let investors.

Property prices in Ash Vale

Considering its prime location, within the London commuter belt, properties for sale in Ash Vale and the surrounding areas are reasonably priced when compared with neighbouring Surrey villages, towns and cities, such as Farnham and Guildford.

The average asking house price stands in the region of £350,000 – lower than the typical sale price for a Surrey property.

However, properties in proximity to the train stations, schools, ponds and countryside may achieve higher than expected prices, along with more luxury homes which will appeal to buyers looking for good commuting options.

Properties to rent in Ash Vale

There is an active rental market in Ash Vale and the surrounding villages. Where apartments can be hard to come by for purchasing, there are a selection of characterful maisonettes and flats available to rent, usually within walking distance of the local amenities and train stations. Avondale is a particularly popular location for renting.

Rental prices average at £1,100 for the area, starting at approximately £800pcm for a one bedroom apartment.