The main one is location. It is an hour from London and the same distance from southern coastal resorts. Gatwick Airport is only half an hour away, but not so close that aircraft noise has become a problem.
The town has a long High Street, a string of beautiful half timbered houses by the River Eden, and Duncan Goodhew’s restaurant in a restored mill.
Property Market In Edenbridge
Property: Areas in Edenbridge are defined by the two railway lines which hold the least attractive part of town between them.
This area is defined by ex-council estates and light industry and is consequently cheaper than other areas of the town – although it should also be said that this area is steadily improving.
The more expensive parts of town are to the North and South. It is often said that Edenbridge is a tale of two towns, switching from urban blight to rural delight within one-and-a-half miles.
The Southern portion of town and the Hamlets of Marsh Green and Haxted are very popular. There are a number of attractive estates like The Ridgeway (1959) with large detached houses and long gardens which are also popular.
Buyers: The south-eastern portion of the town, towards Hever and the south-west end of town, towards Haxted, is the most desirable area of town.
Less popular is the northern flank of Edenbridge with its sprawling London overspill council estate called Spittals Cross, where unattractive modern architecture is matched by very affordable prices.
The villages surrounding Edenbridge are much more scenic than the town itself and accordingly more expensive. They have a number of fine timber-framed houses from the 16th century which are popular with families and commuters.
Living in Edenbridge
Sports
Edenbridge Leisure Centre has a swimming pool and gym and just outside the town there is the Edenbridge Golf and Country Club. Edenbridge also has an active football club and bowls club. There are all the usual sports clubs: Cricket, badminton, rugby and hockey.
Places of Interest
Hever Castle and Gardens is a national tourist attraction with a Yew Maze and many lovely walks. The splendid old half timbered houses of Chiddingstone, often used for film locations, are in the hands of the National Trust and are let to tenants.
Transport
Train: Edenbridge has two stations, the other being Edenbridge Town on the Hurst Green to Uckfield line. The stations are a mile apart and both have regular services to London.
Road: Edenbridge is not far from the A22 although train is by far the best option.
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