Retirement properties in Farnham Common

While Farnham Common is a small village, you can find all the necessities you need to thrive in retirement here.

• Groceries - Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express are within the village, while larger supermarkets can be found in Slough, just 16 minutes drive away.
• Healthcare - Wexham Park Hospital is 11 minutes from the village centre and can provide comprehensive medical care when you need it. Several dentists, pharmacies, and GP surgeries also operate within the area.
• Shops - While there are shops within the village centre, for more extensive shopping opportunities you’ll want to travel to Slough, Beaconsfield, or Gerrards Cross—all a short drive outside of the village.

The village of Farnham Common is a quiet setting and has been home to several famous names over the years, like J.M. Barrie, Roger Moore, and Felix Mendelssohn. Pastimes here are what you’d expect of the English countryside:

• Exploring the lush greenery around the village, with over 60 different types of rare plants and animals at nearby spaces open to the public.
• Burnham Beeches Golf Club is a short drive away, and ideal for those who prefer to combine the peace of rolling green spaces with the excitement of sport.
• Plenty of local groups to get involved with, like the local U3A, which accepts members from the South Bucks area, including Farnham Common.

One of the best parts of living in Farnham Common is the range of day trips available to you, whether you prefer strolls through nature or a more metropolitan escape.

• Black Park and Langley Park are a short drive away and offer everything from lakeside trails to panoramic views, with plenty of opportunities to stop and have a picnic or enjoy a coffee.
• Slough is under 20 minutes drive away, while London is under 15 minutes away by train, making it easy to reach more lively areas when you fancy a change of pace.
• For cultural outings, there are plenty of towns nearby with a great offering of museums and historical attractions, like Windsor Castle, under half an hour away.

Farnham Common’s location in the heart of South Buckinghamshire means you can benefit from amazing day trips further afield, from quick day trips to longer holidays, with minimal worry about transport.

• By car - Farnham Common is nestled between the M40 and the M4, which connect to London, Reading, Oxford, Swindon, and Bristol.
• By bus - Buses regularly run to Slough and Beaconsfield, among other towns in the surrounding area.
• By rail - The nearest train stations are in Gerrard’s Cross, which offer direct services to several key locations in central London.