Living in Fernhurst
A charming village surrounded by the beauty of the South Downs.
AREA GUIDE
WELCOME TO
Fernhurst
Set within the South Downs National Park, Fernhurst is a picturesque West Sussex village surrounded by woodland, rolling hills and beautiful countryside. At its heart, the village green, traditional pub and historic buildings give Fernhurst a characterful, close-knit feel.
Despite its rural setting, Fernhurst is just a few miles from Haslemere, putting shops, amenities and mainline rail connections within easy reach while still offering the slower pace and sense of space that comes with village life.
EXPLORE PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Fernhurst
property snapshot
£870,353
AVERAGE SOLD PRICE
Based on the last 12 months
+26%
VS LAST YEAR
Change in sold price
15
PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Available on Rightmove
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Last updated
17 August 2026
AVERAGE DETACHED PRICE
£1,176,250
£850,200
AVERAGE SEMI PRICE
£353,333
AVERAGE TERRACED PRICE
Buying a property in
Fernhurst
LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET
Fernhurst offers a varied mix of homes, from character cottages and traditional village properties to established family houses, bungalows and larger detached homes set on the quieter edges of the village. Properties closer to the centre tend to appeal to buyers wanting easy access to everyday amenities, while the surrounding lanes and more rural pockets offer greater privacy, larger gardens and a stronger countryside feel.
The village attracts buyers looking for a quieter pace of life while remaining within easy reach of Haslemere for its station, shops and wider amenities. Families are also drawn by the village setting, access to surrounding countryside and local community, while buyers relocating from busier areas often value the space and rural feel available here. As local estate agents covering Fernhurst and the surrounding area, we regularly see demand shaped by location, plot size, parking and proximity to the village centre and Haslemere.
Why people love Fernhurst
A village rooted in landscape
A traditional village with community at its heart, centred around the village green and a much-loved local pub.
Set within the South Downs National Park and surrounded by wooded hills, countryside and miles of footpaths.
Just three miles from Haslemere, giving easy access to the town’s shops, services and mainline railway station.
Having its own village primary school, offering local education right at the heart of the community.
Getting Around
Fernhurst is well connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services linking the village with Haslemere and Midhurst. Haslemere station is around a 10-minute drive away, providing mainline rail connections towards London and the South Coast. For those travelling by car, the A3 is also within easy reach via Haslemere.
Schools & Education
Fernhurst has its own small village primary school, providing a welcoming local option for younger children and playing an active role within the community. As pupils move on to secondary education, Midhurst Rother College is one of the main feeder destinations for families in the area, with close links between the local Rother Valley primary schools and the college.
Everyday Essentials
Fernhurst has a useful selection of everyday amenities within the village, including a convenience store and Post Office, alongside Crossways Fruiterers for fresh fruit and vegetables. For a wider choice of supermarkets, shops and services, Haslemere is only a short drive away.
OUR LOCAL FAVOURITES
Places we think you'll love
The Red Lion
The Red Lion is a traditional country pub with plenty of character. Serving home-cooked pub favourites, Sunday roasts and regular specials, it’s a lovely spot for lunch, dinner or a drink after exploring the surrounding countryside. In summer, the garden comes into its own, while colder days are made for settling in beside the fire.
The Fern
At the heart of Fernhurst’s recreation ground, The Pavilion is a real hub for village life, bringing together sport, community events and a relaxed place to meet. Home to local clubs and activities, it also offers space to sit out overlooking the playing fields, while The Fern café adds coffee, light bites and casual food throughout the day.
Black Down
Black Down is a beautiful National Trust spot on the edge of Fernhurst, with woodland trails, open heath and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. It’s a lovely place for a peaceful walk, with routes leading through the trees and up towards the Temple of the Winds viewpoint.
DID YOU KNOW?
A little local knowledge
Fernhurst was once an important centre for Wealden ironworking. The village furnace produced iron for more than two centuries, including agricultural tools, domestic items and even ships’ cannons.
The village green has been at the heart of Fernhurst for centuries. Fernhurst originally developed around the crossroads and green, which remain central to village life today.
Black Down, the highest point in Sussex, rises just to the north-east of the village. Its wooded slopes and footpaths are a defining part of Fernhurst’s landscape.