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20 minute display provided Kenley Air Day a spectacular finale to the draws thousands event. At the end of their display the team landed on Around 6,000 people got the airfield, giving the along to the Kenley Air Day crowd the opportunity to on Saturday, 14th August meet the pilots, Martyn Car- despite the gloomy weather rington and David Barrell forecast. The organisers and the wing-walking girls, were delighted with the at- Danielle Hughes and Stella tendance, praising the Guilding, who posed for British Bulldog spirit of the photos and signed auto- crowd for not allowing the graphs. weather to ruin the event Mike Street, Chairman of that had been two years in the Kenley Air Day 2010 or- The 1936 Percival Vega Gull (left) and The Brietling Wingwalkers in flight. the planning. The low cloud 1943 Percival Proctor 3k. ganising committee, said: "I www.localeventphotos.co.uk prevented the Battle of am really pleased so many Britain Memorial Flight fea- people have braved the turing a Hurricane, Lan- weather to come today. I caster and Spitfire from have been asked if there will attending, but there was be more Kenley Air Days in still plenty going on in the the future and I very much air to entertain everyone in- hope that there will be. cluding an impressive dis- Some people have sug- play of aerobatics by a Pitts gested we expand the event Special S-2C bi-plane and a to something more like the mock combat between two Biggin Hill Air Fair, but I replica WWI aircraft - a Ger- think it should remain a man Junkers CL1 and for small, local event - a special Above: Former the allies, a Royal Aircraft event for our community." Kenley Spitfire Factory SE5A. By the end of To read the full article and pilot, Flt Lt William the day, blue sky was to view many more great Walker. emerging through the photographs by Jon Harri- Left: Mike Street cloud, providing the back- son, visit our website, with his friend Marta Doroszkiewicz in drop for the impressive Bri- www.caterham-indepen- Emma Berry. RAF blue for the occasion. etling Wing Walkers, whose dent.co.uk

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John's Church, Clareville Road, What’s On Caterham Valley on Wednesday 6th October. Coffee is provided at The Guards return to Caterham 12.15pm and the performance is Some of the last guards to be sta- from 12.45pm -1.30pm. Admission tioned at Caterham Barracks will be is free. Bring your own 'munch'. visiting the Old Cats Rugby Club on Retro Rewind Disco at The Arc Saturday 4th September when they The Arc in Weston Drive, The Vil- will play against the club team. lage, Caterham-on-the-Hill is host- Kick-off will be at 3pm. The club in ing a 60’s, 70’s and 80’s disco on Park Avenue, Caterham-on-the-Hill Saturday 4th September from 8pm will be open to the public from until midnight. Tickets cost £5 in 11am. The army recruitment team advance and £7 on the door and can will be there along with stalls, a be booked by calling the ticket of- bouncy castle, beauty treatments, fice on 01883 330380. Weston Drive, The Village, raffles, face painting, a pig roast Autumn Craft and Beauty Fair at The Arc Caterham CR3 5XY. and other attractions. The club bar The Autumn Craft and Beauty Fair will also be open from midday. En- makes its debut at The Arc on Sun- Traditional and Contemporary Arts trance is free. day 12th September. The event will The Lonnie Donegan Band at feature professional beauty special- and Crafts, Textiles, Beauty Skaterham ists and a great selection of craft Expertise, Demonstrations, Friday 24th September will see The stalls as well as a display of work by Lonnie Donegan Band featuring local photographers and artists. The Workshops and more... Peter Donegan perform live at event takes place between 10am Skaterham in The Chapel (opposite and 4pm and offers a day packed On site cafe/bistro, children’s soft Tesco), The Village, Caterham-on- full of attractions with a host of ad- play area and plenty of free parking. the-Hill. Tickets cost £15 each. 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Who wants to Readers’ Not only will they get an ex- This shows how the Inde- cellent cup of coffee and pendent can play a role in be a volunteer? good refreshments, but they generating local trade in by Marion Piggott letters will also be greeted cheer- these hard times. Beechwood Road devel- fully by friendly, smiling Carl Roche, Kenley. Sympathy just isn’t enough. opment staff, for whom nothing is Action, we need action!” I am writing in response to too much trouble. Have your say! On went the indignant re- yet another planning pro- Elaine Winter, Whyteleafe. monstrations of my friend, a He was adamant – it would posal for more new homes teacher. Why was he so be worth it. in Caterham, on the site of ..... I was surprised to read Please send your heated? Several of his first- The Volunteer Centre offers the old Valley School in last month that Christine rate students had just lost all young people facing the Beechwood Road. Greaves does not get smiles letters to us at the address on page 2 out on university, were un- same challenges as my As a first time buyer myself at many Caterham shops. I likely to find employment friend’s students an initial I understand the pressure have always found the local or e-mail: and now face uncertainty. meeting. We will provide for affordable housing but shopkeepers to be very editor@caterham “There’s always volunteer- guidance on how to con- the fact is that Croydon warm and friendly, much -independent.co.uk ing,” I ventured. “Not the struct a CV plus a succinct, Road and the surrounding nicer than the impersonal one-off short-term stuff but personal statement, all spe- area can no longer cope. Ur- service you get at the big something structured, fo- cially geared towards volun- gent and radical traffic calm- shopping centres that take cussed and planned, per- teering. Once emailed back ing measures are needed to ages to get to. haps with particular goals or we will proof-read and plan make the area safe for Francesca Grant, Kenley. ambitions in mind.” a mutually agreed strategy. pedestrians and cyclists, Thank you I am funded for just fifteen I can offer no guarantees, and there simply isn't the Thank you for forwarding hours a week so I also need but I guess these young capacity for more on-street my competition prize of a to be focussed. But over people have already learnt parking. It wouldn't happen £20 voucher from Motomax 01883 627326 the past four years I have that life’s like that. in Oxted, so why is it al- to me in May. 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Chaldon £750,000 Kenley £599,950 Kenley £550,000 Kenley £525,000 A four bedroom detached property in a semi rural A detached four bedroom chalet style bungalow in a Detached family home with flexible accommodation, A five bedroom detached home overlooking Kenley location within the green belt. Approximately four premier private road. Three reception rooms, four/ five bedrooms. Three/four receptions, kitchen, Aerodrome to the front. Three bathrooms, two acres with a separate 2.5 acre field/paddock to the conservatory, fitted kitchen and three bathrooms. utility/conservatory, three bathrooms. Parking for ensuite, living room, open plan kitchen/dining front. Master bedroom with balcony, 29' reception, Approximately 150' Attractive and level garden, several vehicles and a double garage, attractive room/family room. Garage and off road parking, kitchen, bathroom and shower room. parking for several cars. gardens front and rear gardens.

Kenley £399,950 Caterham £385,000 Caterham £365,000 Caterham on the Hill £279,950 An attractive end terrace town house built by Linden A three double bedroom town house situated in a A three bedroom Regency style end of terraced Three bedrooms, ensuite shower room, family homes within the last four years. Three double popular development. Fitted kitchen/dining room, property built in 2007. Three bathrooms, two of bathroom. Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan conservatory, living room and two bathrooms. which are ensuite, fitted kitchen/breakfast room. off road parking.Living room with bi-folding doors kitchen/dining/family room and living room. Garage Integrated garage with utility area and off road Living room, dining room, WC. Garage and parking onto an attractive garden. and off road parking parking to the rear Sign up for our weekly E-newsletter for all the latest local news at www.caterham-independent.co.uk 23

Caterham – 01883 349114 Kenley – 020 8668 1000 9-11 Station Avenue Caterham CR3 6LB 3 Station Approach, Hayes Lane, Kenley CR8 5JD Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

CATERHAM £450,000 CATERHAM £475,000 CATERHAM £339,000

CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 A substantial five bedroom detached property offered with no onwards chain. This home is situated on a A stunning, three bedroom, ground floor apartment, situated in a secluded location off one of Caterham's premier An immaculately presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment on the popular Netherne on the Hill large plot in Caterham Valley within a short walk of the town centre shops and mainline station. roads. The current owners have significantly improved the property whilst retaining character features. development, surrounded by 180 acres of Greenbelt, most of which is visible from the triple aspect lounge.

CATERHAM £299,995 CATERHAM £250,000 CATERHAM £245,000

CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 A spacious two double bedroom ground floor apartment in the much sought after Boundary Point, built A three bedroom semi detached house in an elevated position with views over the valley. The property offers A two bedroom, two bathroom, ground floor purpose built apartment situated with quarter mile of town and station. by Banner Homes approximately six years ago, in the Village Development at Caterham on the Hill. two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and utility room/outhouse, downstairs WC and first floor bathroom. The flat features double doors from the lounge leading onto a private decked area overlooking the gardens.

KENLEY £215,000 WHYTELEAFE £135,000 WHYTELEAFE £219,950

KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 Three bedroom, two reception terrace home, first floor bathroom, terraced rear garden, GCH, situated on One bedroom apartment situated on this popular Barratt's development. Gas central heating, allocated, Two double bedroom end of terrace with two bathrooms, kitchen/utility, refitted throughout, rear garden, the popular Kenley/Purley border. parking, visitor parking, and set in communal grounds. No chain garage and off street parking. Near to two stations and no chain.

WHYTELEAFE £250,000 WHYTELEAFE £235,000 WHYTELEAFE £305,000

KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 Three bedroom terraced with a complete refurbishment including contemporary bathroom and kitchen, and Three bedroom house, large kitchen, double aspect lounge/diner, cul-de-sac location close to two stations Three bedroom semi detached house with lounge/diner, downstairs WC, garage and off street parking. heating system. Off road parking, patio, 100ft+ garden. Close to two stations and the park. and the park. Front and rear gardens and no onward chain. Featuring a new roof and boiler with further updating required. No onward chain.

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Caterham Valley £700pcm Caterham Valley £800pcm Caterham £825pcm Caterham Valley £850pcm Newly decorated 1 double bedroom ground floor flat in quiet and Stylish executive first floor 1 bedroom apartment within This is a two double bedroom ground floor flat in a popular Newly refurbished and spacious 2 double bedroom ground desirable location within walking distance of the town centre and converted manor-type Victorian house. Character features. position within easy walking distance of Caterham town centre, floor flat in sought after road easy walking distance to town station. Good sized lounge with patio doors. Fully fitted kitchen. Fully fitted kitchen. Large lounge with high ceiling and feature shops and station. Fitted kitchen with white goods. Modernised centre and station. Large lounge with patio door leading Bathroom. Large bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Underfloor heating. fireplace. Bathroom. Parking. Conveniently located for shops bathroom with separate shower. Large lounge with feature to private patio. Spacious fitted kitchen. Bathroom and WC. Private patio area. Garage and visitors parking area. Avail u/f and station. Avail furnished. fireplace. Double glazing throughout. Garage. Avail u/f October. Garage and parking. Avail u/f LANDLORDS WANTED Whyteleafe £850pcm Caterham On The Hill £850pcm Completely refurbished spacious 2 bedroom ground Character 1 bedroom apartment in Victorian property floor maisonette conveniently located for 2 mainline train in sought after location. Large lounge with original stations. Good sized lounge. 2 double bedrooms. features and wooden flooring. Fully fitted kitchen. Fully fitted kitchen. Garden to rear. Avail u/f MASSIVE DEMAND FOR ALL Stylish bathroom. Spacious bedroom. Parking. TYPES OF PROPERTY IN Use of large garden. Avail u/f CATERHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS. Current stock being let fast - Caterham £950pcm need more property! Reigate £995pcm Top spec 2 double bedroom first floor flat with 1 ensuite shower A stunning two double bedroom first floor apartment that has been refurbished to a room & family bathroom. Large lounge with doors leading to high standard throughout in quiet close. Located conveniently for both Reigate and modern fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. Redhill town centres. New modern white bathroom suite. New fully fitted kitchen with Telephone entry phone. Allocated parking. Easy access to town integral hob & oven. Large lounge/dining room with neutral decor. Two double centre, A22 and motorways. Close to parkland. Avail u/f If you have a property that needs bedrooms. Carpeted throughout. Avail unfurnished or furnished. to be let please contact us urgently and we can carry out a free rental valuation today!

Caterham £1100pcm. Contact us on 01883 332933 Caterham Valley £1200pcm Completely refurbished 2 double bedroom detached bungalow with views over the valley Stunning 3 bedroom apartment located in sought after Harestone within a mile of Caterham town centre. Brand new kitchen with integrated appliances. Stylish area of Caterham within minutes of town centre & station. bathroom. Two double bedrooms both offering views over the valley. Good sized Fully fitted kitchen. Large master bedroom with access to lounge/dining room with direct access to the garden. Stepped garden at rear built into the or email [email protected] study/dressing room/nursery. 2 further double bedrooms. hillside with small patio area. Off street parking for one car. Avail u/f Bathroom. Garage and access to communal gardens. Avail u/f

Woodhatch £1200pcm Warlingham £1700pcm Caterham £2250pcm Godstone £3500pcm. Well presented three bedroom semi-detached A newly built executive 3 bedroom detached house in a small crescent close to Warlingham Green. A stylish, recently renovated executive 5 bedroom detached property located in private no through road. Large Impressive property with large entrance hall, spectacular house in quiet residential road. Modern kitchen/diner Top spec kitchen with all integrated appliances. Double doors lead to spacious lounge/dining room. entrance hall. Office/study. Fully fitted kitchen and utility room. Two downstairs cloak rooms. Large lounge with a vaulted lounge with minstrel gallery & large inglenook fireplace. & bathroom. Spacious lounge. Level rear garden. Stairs lead to master bedroom with ensuite shower room and doors leading to private balcony with dark wooden fire place and patio doors leading to easily maintained garden, with patio area and lawn, also a hot Modern fully fitted kitchen. Separate dining room. 4 double Driveway parking. Avail u/f room for table/chairs. Second double bedroom and third single bedroom, both sharing a family tub. Separate dining room. Upstairs is the Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Double bedroom with ensuite bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Separate 1 bedroom self-contained bathroom. Good sized front and rear gardens. Garage and parking for 2 cars. Avail u/f bathroom. Three further bedrooms. Family bathroom. Double garage. Avail u/f flat. Gardens & lake. Double garage. Avail u/f or furnished.

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Caterham - £249,950 Caterham on the Hill - £329,950 Caterham on the Hill - £229,950 NO ONWARD CHAIN VIEWING RECOMMENDED BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED A top floor two bedroom luxury apartment built by A four bedroom Town House style home built in 2006 A two double bedroom Victorian built semi detached Bewley Homes and located within half a mile of by Try Homes and located within a select private house with two receptions and a secluded rear Caterham Town Centre. development. garden with a large paved patio.

Caterham on the Hill - £325,000 Caterham on the Hill - £475,000 Caterham on the Hill - £229,950 REFURBISHED FAMILY HOME NO ONWARD CHAIN OFF STREET PARKING FOR TWO VEHICLES An impressive and extended four bedroom semi A large four double bedroom detached house located in a desirable A three bedroom semi detached house with two detached house located in a crescent shaped road residential road in Caterham on the Hill with two reception rooms, reception rooms and rear gardens. Located offering modern and well planned accommodation. en-suite to the master and downstairs cloakroom. conveniently for local shopping.

Caterham on the Hill - £237,500 Caterham - £187,500 Caterham - £187,950 APPROX 90’ REAR GARDENS FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER THE VALLEY CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE AND STATION An extended 1930's built three bedroom terraced A large two double bedroom purpose built flat with A two double bedroom ground floor purpose built flat house with two large reception rooms and offered good sized kitchen and bathroom. Offered to the set in a secluded position within Mountside. Patio door to the market with no onward chain. market with a long lease and no onward chain. opening on to the gardens and share of freehold.

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Whyteleafe - £750pcm Woldingham - £1350pcm Caterham - £1400pcm SOUGHT AFTER DEVELOPMENT SUPERB POSITION AND VIEWS EXTENSIVE GARDENS One bedroom 1st floor apartment newly Detached two double bedroom house within garden Four double bedroom detached house with refurbished and very tasteful. Large balcony, centre estate. Two receptions, modern fitted kitchen, two receptions. Set within a large plot and with osp and close to station. bathroom with shower and osp. extensive gardens. Garage & driveway. www.bidwells.net 26 The Caterham and District Independent September 2010 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk

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Prices from £195,000 - £339,500 Show Apartment Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday between 10am and 5pm Send news stories and events for our website and E-newsletter to [email protected] 27 SALES, LETTINGS & LAND DEVELOPMENT 96 High Street, GODSTONE, Surrey RH9 8DP Tel: 01883 744344 Fax: 01883 743077 Email: [email protected] 12 Croydon Road, CATERHAM, Surrey CR3 6QB Tel: 01883 347446 Fax: 01883 345290 Email: [email protected] ESTABLISHED 1936 LETTINGS Tel: 01883 622244 Fax: 01883 622248 Email: [email protected]

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GODSTONE £265,000 OXTED £825,000 WHYTELEAFE £329,950 Situated in a tucked away location in Godstone Village is this generously An imposing 5 Bedroom Detatched Family House with South Facing A 3 bed detached family home with landscaped front and rear gardens, sized 3 bedroom older style semi-detached property which offers scope 140’ Rear Level Garden. The Property is Ideally Located within also offering 2 seperate receptions rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and for further modernisation. Early viewing recommended. easy walking distance of Town Centre and local Schools. downstairs W.C. Well located for Upper Warlingham main line train station and Whyteleafe primary school. Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Godstone Office • 01883 744344 Caterham Office • 01883 347446

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CATERHAM £425,000 CATERHAM £209,950 WHYTELEAFE £167,500 Occupying a favoured position backing onto Queens Park is this 3 bedroom ex- Hidden away in this secluded well-managed development is this rarely Rayners are pleased to offer this 2 bedroom flat situated in a tended family home which benefits from a stunning open plan kitchen / dining available ground floor two bedroom apartment. Further benefits include convenient location for both road and rail links. Benefits include loft room / family room, spacious flat and level rear garden, detached garage with double glazing, gas central heating, garage and use of acres of communal storage, 2 allocated parking spaces, new 99 year lease on completion separate access and off road parking for multiple vehicles. grounds. Viewing highly recommended. No onward chain and gas central heating. Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446

CATERHAM £1300 PCM NETHERNE ON THE HILL (COULSDON) £2250 PCM BLETCHINGLEY £1395 PCM A 3 bedroom semi detached house in a semi rural location A 3/2 bedroom semi detached house with off street parking Five bedroom prestigious detached property located in a quiet premier yet convenient for Bletchingley village & Redhill with in convenient location for Caterham town centre position in the popular area of Netherne on the Hill, Coulsdon. its shopping centre and mainline station. with its shops, supermarket and station. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244

WARLINGHAM £895 PCM REIGATE £1300 PCM CATERHAM £800 PCM A 2 bedroom converted ground floor maisonette forming part of an A very spacious 3 double bedroom period property, recently re-decorated, being Split level 2 bedroom maisonette in process of being converted Edwardian semi-detached house overlooking a green & benefiting from probably one of the oldest buildings in Reigate and having the benefit of situated in heart of Caterham Valley with all the local amenities 2 parking spaces to front & own rear garden. parking and patio area to rear. Suitable for 3 professionals or for family use. including station and shops. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244

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A four bedroom detached chalet style property built by Whelan Homes A stunning four bedroom detached house boasting three reception rooms, kitchen/ A five bedroom detached family home with attached double garage and in our opinion offered in excellent order with stunning kitchen/ breakfast room with utility, spacious galleried landing used as playroom and integral situated in a highly regarded cul de sac in Kenley offered with no family room. UPC0561 garage with home office conversion. Viewing highly recommended. UPC0566 onward chain. UPC0549 £575,000 £599,950 £475,000 CATERHAM HILL CATERHAM HILL Successfully selling

A two/three bedroom semi detached house situated in A three bedroom semi detached house with covered a popular residential road with gas central heating and in your area.... Veranda to rear with basement/entertainment room double glazing. Viewing recommended. beneath leading to landscaped rear garden. Viewing UPC0557 highly recommended. UPC0519 £225,000 £265,000 FURROWS PLACE THE VILLAGE

A rarely available two bedroom ground floor purpose FREE Marketing Consultations A four bedroom town house situated on the popular built maisonette situated in a highly sought after cul Call 01883 342205 village development overlooking the cricket green de sac location offered with no onward chain. offering spacious accommodation over three floors. UPC0551 UPC0556 www.parkandbailey.co.uk £219,950 £375,000 CATERHAM HILL WHYTELEAFE CATERHAM VALLEY

A detached chalet bungalow which has been recently refurbished and A four/five bedroom detached house with driveway, garage and secluded rear garden offering A three/four bedroom split level detached property enjoying stunning extended to provide first floor with two bedrooms and shower room. stunning panoramic views towards Riddlesdown situated in a favoured residential area close to views to the front and in our opinion offered in excellent decorative order. UPC0555 Whyteleafe & Upper Warlingham railway stations. Viewing highly recommended. UPC0565 UPC0564 £375,000 OIEO £399,950 £455,000

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