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Get to know the area

Our MSE offices are based in the heart of Surrey and close to the West Sussex borders. Many of our staff have lived in the area for years and have extensive local knowledge which we would be delighted to share with you. 

In this section, we want to provide you with some useful local information. Please do feel free to tell us if there is any other information you feel it would be beneficial to add,as this will help us to improve the website further.

Local schools

One of the imperatives in choosing a place to move to is often the local schooling. Here in Surrey and Sussex, we are spoilt for choice as there are numerous well respected private and state schools on offer. For more information, visit schoolfinderdirect and upmystreet.com.

Guildford is home to Surrey University, Italia Conti in Merrow, Britains oldest theatre arts training school and renowned worldwide as a centre of excellence, the internationally renowned Guildford School of Acting (GSA) and the Academy of Contemporary Music, world leaders in the music industry.

Transport

Public transport is vital in any area, particularly for the commuter, and there area a number of stations in the Surrey towns and villages offering rail links into London Waterloo and London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and to all parts of the country. For journey planners and train travel information, visit National Rail.

Entertainment & Leisure

Guildford hosts a large Odeon multi-screen cinema showing the latest films and several theatres including respected The Yvonne Arnaud and the Electric Theatre.

Guildford is home to Surrey Sports Park, one of Europe's premier sites for elite sport, physical activity, well being and leisure.  Also home to world class facilities, athletes and events

The new G-Live venue was officially opened by the Duke of Kent on 8th February 2012 and hosts classical music, comedy nights, family shows and live music from top bands.

Guildford Spectrum has excellent facilities for all ages, offering swimming, ice skating, bowling and kids clubs to athletics, martial arts and basketball.

If you love castles and museums, Guildford Castle is located in the town centre and is open from March to October. The Castle grounds are open all year round and admission is free.  Guildford Museum is also situated in the town centre and a great place to visit and is open Monday to Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm

Standing in ancient Surrey parkland is Loseley Park the beautiful stately home built in the reign of Elizabeth the 1st.

Eating out

To tempt the palate, there is a growing diversity of restaurants represented in the area including excellent family orientated pubs and an increasing number of coffee shops and places to eat outside when the weather allows.  For a guide to what's on and where to eat - visit this local guide website. 

Local authorities

The area's County Councils are Surrey and West Sussex.

The local council offices are: Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council.

If you want to find out more local facts and figures, take a look at the website upmystreet.com.

About Guildford

Our head office is in the historic and vibrant county town of Guildford in Surrey some 30 miles south east of London and within 20 miles of both Heathrow and Gatwick International airports.

The town has a population of approximately 130,000 and as well as offering a large array of first class recreational and shopping facilities, Guildford is the gateway to some of the most stunning scenery in the South East of England providing an area of outstanding natural beauty with some of the best walks and bridleways around. At the bottom of the picturesque cobbled High Street with its famous clock, is the River Wey attracting a medley of wildlife, walkers, and boating enthusiasts.

Discover Godalming

The smaller and equally picturesque town of Godalming lies aproximately 3 miles to the south of Guildford.  Famous for having the first electric street lighting in the world, it has a more relaxed atmosphere and has become one of the most popular places to live outside London with a population of 21,000. More information on what Godalming has to offer.

Introduction to Cranleigh

Believed to be the largest village in the country, Cranleigh offers another distinct charater of place with a less urban feel but with a bustling High Street boasting some major High Street brand names such as Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's (not to mention MSE!). There is a lovely range of old-fashioned butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and newsagents.

We hope that the above has given you a brief insight as to what Guildford, Godalming and Cranleigh and the surrounding West Surrey villages have to offer. In our opinion there are few places which come close and we look forward to welcoming you to one of our offices to tell you more about it.
 

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  • "MSE have provided a high level of service for the three years we have let out our property. This is important for overseas clients, such as ourselves." Mr McL, Hong Kong
  • "Thank you Paul and the team at the Godalming office. Even though our sale was a long drawn out process. It eventually all went to plan and we were very happy with the excellent service and value for money we received from MSE. See you next time!" Mr & Mrs N, Dunsold
  • "MSE guided us through the letting process and were professional and efficient." Ms G, Burpham
  • "MSE lettings team proved themselves to be highly competent and well organised.  Their advice when it comes to the business of property lettings is thoroughly reliable and based on a wealth of experience." Mrs. R, Guildford
  • "Always professional, polite and productive. Totally satisfied." Mrs N, Guildford
  • "If you want to deal with a company who will give direct, honest advice, then I would recommend MSE to anyone. They sold my house in 7 days for over asking price!" Mr O, Haslemere
  • "MSE have been my letting agents since 1987. On the odd occasion of entering the office always a warm welcome very pleasant but most of all very competent and hard working." Mrs S
  • "Friendly and helpful staff at all stages of negotiations - very efficient." Mrs K, Godalming
  • “You are a real credit to your profession.” Mr H, Cranleigh
  • "We were delighted with MSE who were courteous, professional, friendly and extremely efficient. We would certainly recommend them to others." Mr & Mrs M, Rowhook
  • “My dealings with you on my property rental have been great and I will happily recommend you at all times.” Mr A, Aldershot
  • “Many thanks for all your professional property management over the last couple of years” Mr F, Godalming
  • “What set MSE apart from the rest was the energy and enthusiasm you showed. MSE proved to be even better than we could have hoped for, your passion for the business runs through your team.” Mr & Mrs G
  • “We would like to take the opportunity to thank Paul Chilton and staff with MSE for their attention to us during this tenancy.” Mr & Mrs C, Guildford
  • “We had lived in our home for nearly 40 years, so moving was very stressful. Without the help, consideration and care which we received from MSE we would never have made it.” Mr & Mrs B
  • "After a disastrous year of assigning the letting my flat to a very large national organisation who were completely useless in their dealings with me, that it was with feelings of great relief and security that I changed the management to MSE" Mrs K, Guildford
  • “Friendly, professional and responsive from start to finish.” Dr F & Ms J, Guildford
  • "Professional, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Efficient service when re-letting properties (minimal voids) and dealing with tenants' difficulties. Someone always available to discuss problems." Mr & Mrs H, South Petherton
  • "Personally, I hate the big firms, stickered up cars, shiny suits but no knowledge. MSE are an established firm, with low turnover of staff, great local knowledge, and good old fashioned good customer service." Mr O, Haslemere
  • "Being a smaller company, I have always found MSE easy to contact either by phone or e-mail, and they are always prompt in dealing with the day to day problems of property management. I would recommend them." Mrs K, Guildford
  • "I'm extremely happy with MSE. I don't have to worry about anything to do with the property - it is all dealt with by them." Mrs VderM, Manchester
  • "I was recommended MSE by a family member who used their services and I would recommend them to others." Mr McL, Hong Kong
  • Our personal attention and local knowledge have won us a reputation for outstanding service and a massive 70% of our business comes through personal recommendation. 
  • "A huge thank you to Peter and Patrick for all your hard work". Mr & Mrs B, Chilworth
  • "We would highly recommend people to your care should anyone need an estate agent, and thank you once again". Mr & Mrs B, Chilworth
  • "Your surveyor was extremely helpful in assessing the tasks required to repair cracks in the wall caused by settlement.  He was kind and courteous throughout and responded to phone calls and correspondence in a timely way". Miss H, Guildford
  • "Thank you for your help and professional expertise regarding the marketing and sale of 5 Binscombe Lane, and for achieving a very satisfactory price for us.  Please thank all your staff and colleagues who were involved in this process in any way". Mr K, Godalming
  • "You really were great and helped to make a difficult process that much easier". Mr & Mrs H, Guildford
  • "MSE showed a genuine interest in our home and provided a more friendly and personal service not often associated with estate agents. We would certainly recommend them and other agents could learn a thing or two from them. Miss S, Haslemere
  • "Thank you and the team at MSE for your help and advice during our move. Your service was professional and effective from the initial engagement through getting the offer. We are now settled in at the new house and we are grateful to MSE for your part in the move."  Mr P
  • "I would like to take the opportunity in thanking you and Phil for all your hard work and professionalism in finding such a wonderful tenant for our cottage". Ms D, Guildford
  • "... thank you again to all of you.  Definitely the best agency." "... I will recommend it to other people." Ms J
  • "Dear Lizzie ....Finally I just want to say that I have enjoyed living in the flat over the past couple of years. Thank you for looking after the place so well!" "... You're by far the best and most professional agency I have ever worked with." Mr P, Guildford
  • "...Thanks for a smooth (if this is the oppposite of disasterous)! sale & all your professionalism & hard work. We will be back...." Mr C
  • "Dear Bruce ... I also wanted to say a big 'thank you' for all your help during the moving process. Your calm manner and professionalism always helped to relieve the stress, it was a pleasure to deal with you and all the staff at MSE.." Mr & Mrs F
  • "To Bruce Simon & team, MSE. Just to say "Thank You" for your thoughtful and considerate handling of the sale..." "...next door to us, and all you have done. Much appreciated." Mr & Mrs C, Guildford
  • "...we both wanted to express our thanks to you all for the totally professional, but friendly, calm and supportive way in which you dealt wit our sale..."
  • "Just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and patience when acting as our agents for our recent sale and purchase. Your enthusiasm and professionalism were both superb and you were all a pleasure to work with." Mr & Mrs C
  • "We would like to thank you for the excellent service you have provided during our time with MSE, and would happily recommend your company or use you again."  Ms C, Guildford
  • "Thank you very much Bruce. Your great help, kindness and professionalism has been much appreciated. All of the MSE staff who I have dealt with have been very professional." Ms G
  • "Many thanks for an excellent service - in stark contrast to your competitors." Mr P