Surrounded by idyllic countryside, yet perfectly located for commuting to nearby towns and cities, Vale Croft Woods offers a perfect balance for work and play. Set in the vibrant town of Farnborough, not far from the Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey borders, there are amenities aplenty on the doorstep of these new homes. These elegant homes are also part of Redrow’s Heritage Collection, featuring the finery and exquisite attention to detail seen in the Arts and Crafts movement of the 19th century, but at the same time offering contemporary, state-of-the-art living spaces.
Vale Croft Woods is a development which really does have it all, with its serene character and surroundings never compromising the quality of life on offer at these new homes. Farnborough is excellent for amenities, so you’ll find 2 supermarkets, a Little Waitrose convenience store, post office and pharmacy all within easy reach of home, while for more all-encompassing retail therapy, the Wellington Centre is just 8 minutes away by road and has a wide range of household name retailers. Similarly, Farnborough gate is only a 10 minute drive away.
Those looking to wine and dine in style, meanwhile, will be spoilt for choice in the area surrounding these new homes. The excellent selection of pubs and restaurants nearby includes elegant Farnborough gastropub the Swan and the upmarket Aviator hotel and brasserie. Farnborough town centre is also home to a rich array of eateries serving cuisines from around the globe.
Anyone seeking fun, sport and fitness will find plenty of choice in the area surrounding these new builds. Garrison Sports Centre offers a truly comprehensive selection of facilities, including a gym, swimming pool and a variety of sports courts and pitches, while golfers can enjoy a round or two at the Army Golf Club, Philips Hole or Golf at Frimley Lodge.
Film fans can catch all the latest film releases at Cineworld in Aldershot and Vue in Farnborough, while for family days out, there will be no shortage of options. Thorpe Park and Legoland Windsor are among the theme parks within easy reach of home, while picturesque open green spaces are also in good supply. Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve, Bramshot Farm Country Park and Ash Ranges nature reserve are among the local beauty spots on offer, perfect for walks, bike rides and picnics in the sun.
Parents will be pleased to find a good selection of schools available for children at all stages of their educational journeys. Some examples of these are; Tower Hill Primary School, Grange Community Junior School and South Farnborough Junior School. All of these schools are within a 10 minute drive of the site and have a rating of ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. For older students the Sixth Form College Farnborough is rated ‘Outstanding’ and attracts students from far and wide and there is also Farnborough College of Technology, also rated ‘Outstanding’. There is a vast selection of private schools in the area which include Salesian College, St Nicholas’ School and St Hilary’s School.
Transport connections are excellent from these new homes in Farnborough, whether you’re looking to travel by road or rail. Junction 4 of the M3 motorway is just 10 minutes away for onward journeys to Southampton (1 hour), Winchester (45 minutes), Basingstoke (26 minutes) and Central London (1 hour and 18 minutes).
For train travel, North Camp station is just 2.1 miles away with links to Reading (24 minutes), Gatwick Airport (58 minutes). Alternatively, Farnborough Main station is an 8-minute drive and offers services to Woking (13 minutes), Basingstoke (19 minutes), Clapham Junction (34 minutes) and London Waterloo (37 minutes). You can also drive 10 minutes to Aldershot railway station where you can get direct trains to Guildford (17 minutes) and Reading (50 minutes).
For international travel, Heathrow Airport is 33 minutes away via the M3, and Gatwick 54 minutes via the M25, with both offering flights around the globe.
