Arch & Bloom, Guildford, Surrey

Arch & Bloom — A New Neighbourhood in Guildford

Arch & Bloom is a 6.6-acre regeneration development in the heart of Guildford town centre, delivering 485 new studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments around three landscaped public squares — Burlingham Square, Friary Square and Dial Square.

The first phase, The Cloverden, is built across two buildings — Core B1 and B2 — with completions due Q2/Q3 2029. The development also includes 21,000 sq ft of commercial space, a redeveloped on-site bus station with 17 stands, and the pedestrianisation of North Street connecting the site to the rest of the town centre.

Apartments at The Cloverden

The Cloverden's first release starts from £386,500 and covers studio apartments at 489 sq ft, 1-bedroom apartments from 542–664 sq ft, 2-bedroom apartments from 662–1,012 sq ft and 3-bedroom apartments from 954–1,067 sq ft. Apartments are sold on 999-year leases with a Peppercorn ground rent and a 10-year build warranty.

Residents' amenities include a 24-hour concierge, a private gym, a cinema lounge, a co-working space with coffee bar, and podium and rooftop gardens.

Guildford — Why Buy Here

Guildford sits at the centre of a £900 million town-centre regeneration programme, with only 176 new homes delivered across the town in the last five years against a population that grew 9.5% between 2011 and 2021. The local economy has grown 49% over the last decade, and 2.7 million jobs sit within a 60-minute commute.

The University of Surrey is ranked 3rd in the South East (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and brings more than 15,000 students to the city. The town centre itself holds over 250 retail outlets and 100+ dining venues within a five-minute walk of the site, including Zara, Reiss, Jo Malone, Barbour and lululemon.

Connectivity

Guildford Station is a 7-minute walk from Arch & Bloom, with trains to London Waterloo in 33 minutes, Clapham Junction in 31 minutes and Woking in 7 minutes. Friary Bus Station is a 2-minute walk away. By car, the A3 connects to the M25 in around 14 minutes, with Heathrow 35 minutes away and Gatwick 41 minutes.

Key Highlights of Arch & Bloom

• 6.6-acre regeneration development in Guildford town centre
• 485 new homes at build-out — studio to 3-bedroom apartments
• From £386,500 — The Cloverden, Core B1 & B2
• 3 public squares — Burlingham, Friary & Dial
• Completions Q2/Q3 2029
• Guildford Station 7 min walk; London Waterloo 33 min by train
• £900m town-centre regeneration programme underway
• University of Surrey ranked 3rd in the South East

Arch & Bloom Amenities & Facilities

• 24-hour concierge
• Private residents' gym
• Cinema lounge
• Co-working space with coffee bar
• Podium & rooftop gardens
• Redeveloped on-site bus station (17 stands)
• 21,000 sq ft of commercial space
• 3 landscaped public squares

Arch & Bloom Location & Transport — Guildford

• Guildford Station — 7 min walk (London Waterloo 33 min by train)
• Friary Bus Station — 2 min walk
• Woking — 7 min by train
• Clapham Junction — 31 min by train
• London Waterloo — 33 min by train
• A3 to M25 — approx. 14 min drive
• Heathrow Airport — 35 min drive
• Gatwick Airport — 41 min drive

Arch & Bloom Map & Address

Arch & Bloom, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4AF, United Kingdom