Are you looking to buy a new property in Surrey but don’t know where to begin your search? Discover Felbridge, a beautiful countryside village in Surrey near to the border with Sussex. With stunning views, numerous local amenities, great travel routes, and more, it is a much sought-after place to live.
In this article, Bruckland Developments shares eight reasons to live in Felbridge, Surrey, before we showcase our unmissable detached and semi-detached properties for sale in the village.
Top 8 Reasons to Live in Felbridge
1. Beautiful Countryside Location
Felbridge is situated in a semi-rural location, offering the perfect balance of tranquil country life with modern practicality. While there is beautiful countryside, parks, and open spaces offering rural serenity, there are also numerous local amenities catering to your day-to-day needs. This makes it an ideal location for people looking to escape the stress of the city but not completely abandon it for rural life.
2. Numerous Local Amenities
As mentioned, there are several local amenities within the village itself. These include a village shop that stocks a good variety of items including local produce, a coffee shop, a pub, a hotel, and a cake shop. Therefore, you do not need to travel far for any immediate needs. There is even a village hall which can be used for events such as charity sales, quiz nights, and wedding receptions.
3. Proximity to East Grinstead
The market town of East Grinstead is only a few miles away from Felbridge, offering a wider range of shops including clothes, card, phone, and book shops, barbers, numerous supermarkets, a gym, pharmacies, and a shopping centre.
East Grinstead also has a railway station with regular trains to London Victoria, conveniently getting you to the capital in less than an hour.
4. Great Travel Routes
Felbridge is situated close to several major motorway routes. For instance, the village is close to the M23 and only a 15-minute drive to Gatwick Airport. The seaside resort of Brighton is also just a 50-minute drive away via the A23, perfect for day trips to the beach.
5. Hedgecourt Lake
Felbridge is treated to the stunning 800-metre long Hedgecourt Lake, affording breathtaking views and a perfect dog walking spot. At the Crawley Mariners Yacht Club, you can participate in open water swimming, canoeing, sailing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Along the west side of the lake is a lakeside reserve, home to many species of flora and fauna, such as the rare meadow thistle and touch-me-not balsams, 12 different species of dragonfly, kingfishers, sedge warblers, and mute swans.
Hedgecourt Lake is an idyllic spot to take a long walk, enjoy the wildlife, and experience the peace of nature.
6. Excellent Range of Sports and Activities
Felbridge has a wide range of activities on offer, so you will never be short of things to do. Aside from the water activities at Hedgecourt Lake, there is Felbridge Show Ground, one of the major equestrian showgrounds in the south of the country. Here, there are showjumping and dressage events. There is also Felbridge Gardening Club with allotments for the green-fingered. For keen golfers, there are also numerous beautiful golf courses in the surrounding areas of Felbridge.
7. Excellent Schools
There are a number of reputable primary and secondary schools in and around the village with good inspection ratings from Ofsted. Therefore, you will likely not have to travel far during the morning school run if you have children of school age.
8. Low Crime Rate
When moving to a new place, one concern may be whether it is a safe place to live. Rest assured that Felbridge has recorded a low crime rate compared to other places in England and Wales.
Property for Sale in Felbridge: The Waldrons
At Bruckland Developments, we are delighted to share that we have numerous properties for sale in Felbridge. The Waldrons development is a collection of three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses set within the village of Felbridge. Ideal for the modern lifestyle, these homes showcase spaciousness with luxury finishes.
Here are some of the key specifications of each of our homes at The Waldrons:
- High-quality fittings and fixtures throughout the property
- Luxury materials used, such as Porcelanosa tiling and a herringbone-style floor
- An EV charging point is installed, as well as energy-efficient photovoltaic panels
- Beautiful, contemporary rooms, such as integrated appliances in the fully-fitted kitchens and modern sanitaryware in the bathrooms.
As reputable property developers, Bruckland Developments also provides a 10-year structural warranty, so you can have peace of mind about the long-term quality of your Felbridge home.
There is no better way to decide if a home is right for you than by going to view it in person. Get in touch with our team and schedule a viewing at The Waldrons, Felbridge today.
