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The line-up of events being bilee Big Picnic in Cater- classicial concert is being staged for this year’s Cater- ham-on-the-Hill the fol- held at St. Mary’s Church ham Festival have been fi- lowing weekend. to raise money for the Tan- nalised and are listed in the Caterham is registered as dridge Community Fund. Festival brochure, now in cir- having one of the 2012 Bea- The concert will feature culation. cons that will be lit around music from Elgar to Now in its fourth year, the Great Britain and the Com- Vaughan Williams per- award winning Festival is monwealth on Monday 4th formed by the orchestra of featuring over 100 events, June to celebrate the Jubilee. St. Paul’s, Covent Garden From left, Flautist Julie Groves, violinist Phoebe Goddard, Town some of them celebrating The lighting of the Beacon and conducted by Ben the Queen’s Diamond Ju- takes place at 8pm on West- Palmer. Following the con- Crier Sonia Hunt, Caterham Festival chairman, Andy Parr and bilee in June. The two day way, followed by a firework cert the audience will be Cllr Jeremy Webster of the Tandridge Community Fund at St. deFest music festival at de display generously sponsored invited to parade down to Mary’s Church in Caterham to promote the British Music for the Stafford School will launch by Caterham-on-the-Hill Westway for the Beacon Jubilee concert on 4th June. the Caterham Festival on Parish Council. lighting and fireworks. Tick- 26th and 27th May fol- Before the lighting of the ets to the concert cost £20 lowed by the Street Party Beacon, a special ‘British for adults and £12.50 for chil- Caterham Rotary Bunny Fun Run and Queen’s Diamond Ju- Music for the Jubilee’ dren and are available from Vivace Pianos in the High 2012 - see centre spread for Street, tel: 01883 345569. photos of this year’s event at For more information about Help all the Festival events, go to Queen’s Park on 1st April when www.caterhamfestival.org
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YOUR LOCAL STORE: 61A CROYDON ROAD, CATERHAM CR3 6PD 01883 348877 8 The Caterham and District Independent May 2012 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk Hair-raising snap wins Scouts photography competition An action shot taken by Scout, Ben Burke, has won a recent photography competition or- ganised for local Scouts and Cubs. The competition, spon- sored by The Caterham and District Independent and Caterham Digital Limited at- tracted entries in four differ- ent categories - ‘Scouting’, ‘Hair’ by Ben Burke. ‘Landscape’, ‘Wildlife’ and Overall Winner. ‘Favourite’ and the photos had to be taken on disposable cameras so that they could not be digitally enhanced. Ben wins a £25 voucher to spend in Caterham Digital in Croydon Road, Caterham and his photo will be enlarged and s a Sixth Form Beacon College graded framed. ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted The three Highly Commended s regularly in the top ten of colleges in the UK entries have each won a £10 with excellent examination results voucher for Caterham Digital. s new Sports Centre, Theatre and Science They go to Scout Adam Stone for Labs in 2010 his photo of a surprise balloon s exemplary support, personal care and guidance landing in Queen’s Park on 11th March; Cub Niamh Burke for her Reigate College colourful landscape photograph Castlefield Road taken in Chaldon and Cub Caris Reigate RH2 0SD Carpenter for her photo of a daf- Tel 01737 221 118 fodil garden taken in Tupwood ’Surprise Landing’ by Adam Stone. Lane, Caterham. One of the three ‘Highly Commended’ entries.
Hamsey Green Children’s Centre Hillcroft Children’s Centre Kestrels Children’s Centre Centre Manager: Jackie Bolton Centre Manager: Lydia Parker Centre Manager: Linda Smith Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, Surrey CR6 9AP CR3 5PG CR3 6QH 01883 625255 01883 343987 01883 348641 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] We aim to provide a happy, secure and welcoming environment where parents, carers and children can access support to play and achieve together. If you are looking for things to do in the local area, Job Centre Plus information, family support, information about local childcare, advice or help with parenting then please pop in to see us at your local centre. HAMSEY GREEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE HILLCROFT CHILDREN’S CENTRE KESTRELS CHILDREN’S CENTRE Baby Clinic 2’s Company Little Hands 10.30 – 12.30 1.30 – 3.00 Drop In New Parents Group 9.30 – 11.15 Fun and learning sessions for Baby Signing 2pm MONDAY Bumps and Babes MONDAY 8.45 – 9.15 Come along and weigh MONDAY families with 2 year olds. How to use simple sign language Invitation via your red book led by the NCT your baby and meet or Health Visitor Advice & Information Referrals necessary. to understand your baby’s needs. the health team Call us to find out more. Call 07710 279915 for details.
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Please call our centres for more information and to check availability before attending any of the above sessions. To find a local business go to the Business Directory at www.caterham-independent.co.uk 9 Caterham teenager revs Whyteleafe gets up Europe set to celebrate The Coach House the Queen’s (A Family Eatertainment Venue) 13 year-old Liam Kelly from On arriving in Brussels on Diamond Jubilee Caterham-on-the-Hill visited Tuesday 27th March, ROAST DINNER AND LIVE the European Parliament re- Liam and four other win- Whyteleafe Village Council MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY. cently to urge MEPs to boost ners were given a tour of are planning a variety of battery-powered cars. the European Parliament themed activities and UPCOMING EVENTS Liam won the trip to and had lunch with MEPs, events to celebrate the JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS – Brussels by entering an before making a speech Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on SAT 2ND JUNE eco-video competition, and taking part in a de- 3rd June. HISTORIC CAR AND TRUCK organised by Eurostar bate. In addition to encouraging the RALLY – MON 2ND JULY and the Young People’s “The highlight was when we local community to hold Dia- CLASSIC AMERICAN CAR Trust for the Environ- had the debate with MEPs mond Jubilee street parties, SHOW – SUN 5TH AUGUST ment. as it was really interesting the council is organising a Liam said: “In my video entry to hear everyone’s views children’s art competition, a for the competition I talked and share ideas and opin- best dressed street, house about how we need to improve ions about the environ- and business competition, a electric cars so that they can ment,” said Liam. tree planting and plaque un- travel faster and further. I think “I told them my views on veiling in the Whyteleafe more young people should sustainable travel, recycling Community Garden and a know about MEPs and how to and how different countries special OAP lunch. contact them and make a dif- can save energy. I think Whyteleafe Village Coun- ference.” they really listened.” cillor, Tom Dempsey, said: “We wanted to plan Functions Play Area events for the whole com- Sunset munity to enjoy, including Marquee Garden Lounge our youngsters and the elderly, so we hope these Chelsham Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB activities offer something Telephone: 01883 625259 www.coachhousechelsham.com for everyone. We would really like everyone to enter into the spirit of To book an advertisement in the this extra-special day and get involved. It will be a June edition of The Caterham and great opportunity to have some fun and meet the District Independent or for more neighbours!” information call More details will be circulated on flyers and on the Whyteleafe 01883 346641 Village Council website at www.whyteleafecouncil.org.uk or e-mail or call Tom Dempsey on 01883 Liam Kelly at the European Parliament in Brussels. 626270. www.caterham-independent.co.uk
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Brian Perkins and the runners also raised further Richard York, the main organ- the opening, delighted to his wife Sonia. sponsorship for their chosen iser of the event, said: "I charities. would like to thank everyone support a new business liability. They are keen to 206 runners finished the 5K who helped to make the Bunny opening right opposite the embrace the latest innova- council offices in Station race and 196 completed the Fun Run 2012 such a success. 1K Fun Run winners, from left, Nathan Smith tive technology in renewable 1K Fun Run, with all the run- A lot of Rotarians and their Brothers Ben and Stuart Read celebrating (1st), Harley Norman (3rd) and Matthew Road East. energy solutions that can ners being given a free Easter friends put in a huge amount after the 5K race. Runners set off on the 1K Fun Run. Eagling (2nd). 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Local Walks Caterham and A new monthly column by District Horti- Ruth Sear, a regular writer for the Bourne Society pub- cultural Society lications. Spring Show The area around Caterham Happy Valley On Saturday 31st March the offers excellent walking Caterham and District Hor- among the attractive coun- acquired by the Corporation ticultural Society held its tryside of the North Downs. of London in the late 19th Spring Show at Hillcroft Most walks involve steep century, were originally School in Caterham-on-the- hills but the rewards are named Fairdene. Happy Hill. The hall was filled with beautiful views and we all Valley was acquired for colourful exhibits that in- cluded homemade produce know about the health ben- public use in the 1930s and and crafts in addition to the efits of walking. Inevitably is a Site of Special Scientific flower and vegetable dis- there is some travelling Interest (SSSI). plays. The 9th Caterham along and crossing over The hills and woodlands, Brownies and Guides and The colourful, Easter-themed table display by the Brownies. busy roads, where great alive with birdsong and wild the 4th Caterham Brownies care must be taken. Wear flowers at this time of the entered the Children’s products at their Trading appropriate footwear and year, give the walker the classes with tables full of Hut located behind the al- take adequate drinks, maps impression of being far Easter Bonnets and Easter lotments in Westway, Cater- Chicks together with their and a compass. away from London and the ham-on-the-Hill and is open pictures and handwriting to members Saturday's Happy Valley and Farthing suburbs. The walk can also entries. President of the 9.30-12.00 for products Downs are popular walking be extended westwards to Society, Roger Davies pre- and advice on all aspects of areas lying east of Cater- Coulsdon or Kenley Common. sented cups to Mrs Meena- gardening. A plant sale is ham-on-the-Hill and north There are large public car han, Jacky Hughes, Joe being held at the Trading of Chaldon. They can be ac- parks in Ditchens Lane and Perera and Tabitha Wren. Hut on the morning of Sat- cessed from the Coulsdon or just behind The Fox pub in Following the presentation urday, 12th May. of the awards the exhibitors Chaldon end of Ditchens Fox Lane, the perfect place Membership of the Society donated their entries for costs £3 a year. For more Lane or from Fox Lane in for refreshment after your auction. information about member- Old Coulsdon. The Downs, walk across the Downs! The Society was established ship contact Mrs Brohier on in 1886 and hosts three 01883 242928. shows a year, a talk at The To find out more about the Live it up in Arc and a summer outing Society visit their website, for its members. www.caterhamdistricthorti- Roger Davies congratulates LOLOFTFT your loft The Society sells gardening culturalsoc.weebly.com Brownie, Tabitha Wren.
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The Village Inn 83A Coulsdon Road Restaurant Caterham, Surrey CR3 5NF and at the corner of Westway Grill T: 01883 341871 W: www.thevillageinn-caterham.co.uk ! N OPEN OW O NOW A LA CARTE PEN! RESTAURANT AND CARVERY Introductory Buy One Get One Free offers for the 100% LOCALLY SOURCED A La Carte menu for a limited time, bookings only - FRESH MENU see www.thevillageinn-caterham.co.uk INTERNATIONAL for more information and to book a table AWARD-WINNING Open Tuesday-Sunday 12noon-9pm CHEF To find a local business go to the Business Directory at www.caterham-independent.co.uk 19 Quick Bonnets Galore in Quiz Church Walk Il Carretto by Alec Herbert The popular Italian
The Olympic Games restaurant from South London is now in the 1. On what date will the of- heart of Coulsdon. ficial opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games We are fully open and take place? reviving the good 2. Which Oscar winning di- old days! rector has been appointed Terrific family atmosphere to oversee that ceremony? The Easter Bonnet Parade in Church Walk. Delicious home-cooked Italian food 3. How many times has On Saturday 7th April there was lots going London staged the Games on for children in Church Walk, Caterham Italian music, décor and ambience! previously? when the centre held its Easter Bonnet Fun Day. Amongst the activities taking place GREAT NEWS! 4. The sailing events will throughout the day was free face painting take place off the coast of for children outside Wimpy and an Easter TRIBUTE ACT IAN GALLAGHER which seaside resort? Bonnet competition. Hosted by DJ Chris, 25 children entered the IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 5. Which sport will be held competition and all received an Easter egg on Horseguards Parade, donated by Morrison’s and the Church Walk IN JUNE London? management team. Donations raised from the face painting and balloon modelling PERFORMING HITS BY FRANK SINATRA Answers: were donated to the Ambulance Service AND MICHAEL BUBLÉ. Benevolent fund. There were also fundrais-
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information call the Parish Bowling Club Open Days Stef launches first Office on 01883 348751. Caterham Bowling Club is What’s On holding four Open Days in ever ‘Rotary Annual Parish Meeting May at the club in Queen’s Caterham Valley Parish Park Road, Caterham. Extravaganza’ RSPB Talk Council are holding their There will be members of Caterham Rotary Club will On Wednesday 9th May, Annual Parish Meeting on the club on hand to provide be holding their first ever East Surrey RSPB is holding Wednesday 23rd May at some free basic tuition and ‘Rotary Extravaganza’ event a talk at the White Hart 7.30pm in the Soper Hall, refreshments will be avail- at de Stafford School in Barn in Godstone, entitled Harestone Valley Road, able. Visitors may attend Caterham on Friday 6th July have a great evening and ‘Flights of Fancy’ by Brian Caterham Valley. The more than one session and from 6pm-10pm. The help us raise money for Ro- Nobbs - how birds fly ex- meeting will give local resi- there is no need to book. event is being organised by tary charities.” plained in an innovative dents the opportunity to put For dates and times see the the club’s only lady mem- Entry will cost £3 per person way. The talk starts at 8pm their questions to the coun- advertisement below. ber, Stef Barrett. and will include a strip of until approximately 10pm. cil. Refreshments will be For more information call Stef said: “We will have raffle tickets. The fee is £3 for adults and available. Michael Miller on 01883 lots of different stalls at the To book a stall at the Ex- £1 for children. 622305 or Lettie Brindle on event for people to browse travaganza or for more in- For more information visit Kenley Flypast 01883 744724. around, as well as a cash formation call Stef Barrett www.eastsurreyrspb.co.uk Weather permitting, there bar, Pimms and café. We on 01883 347348/07855 will be a flypast over Kenley deFest hope lots of people come 301448 or e-mail her at ste- St. Mary’s Church Fayre Airfield by a single Spitfire The deFest Music Festival is along to see what’s on offer, [email protected] St Mary’s Church in Church from the Battle of Britain taking place on Saturday Road, Caterham-on-the-Hill Memorial Flight on Sunday, 26th and Sunday 27th May The Miller Centre We are now taking is holding its May Fayre on 20th May. The date com- in the playing field of de From Thursday 24th May to Saturday 12th May from memorates the arrival of Stafford School, Burntwood Saturday 2nd June the bookings for 11am-2pm. No. 416 Spitfire Squadron, Lane, Caterham. Miller Centre Theatre Com- adverts in the June The stalls will include: bric- part of the Canadian Wing, Tickets cost £5 for under pany in Godstone Road, a-brac, toys, plants, chil- which was based at Kenley 18s and £7 for adults on the Caterham is presenting edition of dren’s games, tombolas, in 1943. The exact timing day or £3 for under 18s and ‘Tartuffe’ by Moliere. Tick- The Caterham Grand Cash Draw, books, will be announced closer to £5 for adults in advance. ets costing £7 and £9 are and District homemade crafts, cakes the date on the Kenley Air- Ticket information will be available from the Miller and confectionery and re- field Friends Group website, posted on the Caterham Centre booking office, tele- Independent. freshments. For more www.kafg.org.uk Festival website, phone 01883 349850 or on- To place an advert www.caterhamfestival.org line at www.millercentre where more information theatre.org please call 01883 about deFest and all the More details about the pro- 346641 or e-mail other Caterham Festival duction can be viewed on info@caterham-in- The Harrow STEVE events can be found. the website. STANSTEAD ROAD, dependent.co.uk CHALDON TAYLOR NEW CARS CATERHAM SUMMER MENU MOT BOWLING CLUB TEST CENTRE Queen's Park Road, STARTING SOON Caterham CR3 5RB SERVICING, FISH & CHIPS OPEN DAYS Wednesday evenings REPAIRS AND 6-9pm - ONLY £5 Sunday 6th May morning from 10am DIAGNOSTICS Tuesday 8th May afternoon from 2pm NOW TAKING BOOKINGS 17-19 Godstone Road Saturday 12th May morning from 10am FOR FATHER’S DAY. Whyteleafe CR3 0EG Friday 16th May evening from 6pm All are welcome. Please wear TEL: 01883 343260 Tel: 020 8660 1660 comfortable clothing and Gerard Hair & Beauty 51A Croydon Road flat-soled shoes. 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An impressive col- Witness the stone Green Road and lection of silverware stop at Ivy Mill Lane at Olympic Flame 1.53pm, where the torch for local rugby will be taken back into the player Kay Wilson being carried convoy. through the streets The convoy will then travel It has been a whirlwind from Godstone along the rugby adventure for Cater- Local residents will be able A25 and stop at Cheving- ham resident, Kay Wilson, to witness the Olympic ton Villas, Bletchingley at who made her England U20 Torch as it is carried 1.55pm. Torchbearers will debut against France in through the streets of run from there along the March last year. Since play- Godstone and Bletchingley A25 High Street and onto ing for the Old Cats Rugby on Friday 20th July as part Castle Street until they Club in Caterham, Kay has of the Olympic Torch Relay reach Barfields at 2.08pm, progressed through the this summer. where the torch will be ranks and now has six Eng- At 1.42pm the convoy will taken into the convoy. land caps to her credit. arrive from Sevenoaks and The convoy will continue During the RBS Six Nations travel to the fire station on its journey on the A25 Tournament this year she the B2235 Godstone Hill. until it reaches Redhill. Kay Wilson pictured at Twickenham Stadium on the occasion scored trys against Wales From there Torchbearers The full London 2012 Olympic of the British Universities and Colleges Women's Rugby Final at Twickenham and against will carry the torch down Torch Relay can be viewed at with some of the silverware she had a part in winning: The Godstone Hill, onto the www.london2012.com/ France in Paris. British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Final won by her Kay attended St John's team, University of Wales in Cardiff (UWIC); The RBS Six A25 High Street, A25 God- olympictorchrelay. Junior School in Cater- Nations Cup won by England for a record seven times in a ham and St Bede's Sec- row (and a third successive Grand-Slam); The IRB Womens ondary School in Redhill. Challenge Cup won by England at the Hong Kong Seven-a- She then worked as a gap side Tournament. year student at Oakhyrst Grange School in Cater- the TV cameras, in particu- In 2010 Caterham Rotary ham and is now reading lar when she touched down Club awarded Kay their for a BSc(Hons) in Sport for England against Wales Sporting Excellence Award Development at the Uni- at Twickenham and in the and a cheque for £250. versity of Wales Institute Hong Kong Sevens Final Kay recalled her U20 debt in Cardiff. Kay now plays when her 75 metres sprint against France with special for Bristol as well as her to the try line was the piv- pleasure. She said: university. otal moment in England's “Pulling on an England shirt Kay has had some memo- victory over favourites Aus- was wonderful and there rable moments in front of tralia by 15 points to 10. was a massive crowd!” 22 The Caterham and District Independent May 2012 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk TheThe CaterhamCaterham && DistrictDistrict INDEPENDENTINDEPENDENT ClassifiedsClassifieds WINDOW BUILDERS CARPENTRY LANDSCAPING & GARDENING CLEANING
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CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 A front aspect, one bedroom apartment forming part of a contemporary development of 1, 2 and 3 An imposing 4 Bedroom semi detached house with three reception rooms situated on a wide, level plot This smaller and more established retirement development is situated slightly further from the town centre' bedroom apartments on Croydon Road in Caterham, Surrey. Caterham town centre offers everything you in a popular residential road at Caterham on the Hill. The property, which was built by the MOD, has making it for those wishing to retain their independence. This two bedroom, Ground Floor property features might need to make modern living simple – with the town centre and shops within walking distance been improved by the current owners over the years but still offers scope for further updating or extension. a double bedroom, second bedroom accessed from the lounge. The flat overlooks the communal gardens
CATERHAM ON THE HILL £384,995 CATERHAM VALLEY £160,000 CATERHAM VALLEY £190,000
CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 The Chartwell is a three bedroom semi detached house over three floors. The ground floor consists of all the Living A two bedroom ground floor purpose built flat within quarter mile of Caterham town centre and station. A three bedroom mid terrace house in need of complete modernisation. The property features a double accommodation, with a fully fitted kitchen, Living/Dining room, to the rear and downstairs cloakroom. One the first Featuring two double bedrooms, a 16' lounge and separate bathroom and wc, there is also a single aspect lounge and double aspect kitchen/diner both with access to the rear gardens and an open outlook. floor there are two double bedrooms with a family bathroom. Finally the second floor has the Master Suite. garage and the property is set within communal gardens. The gardens features a patio to the rear of the house and lawns with open fields.
KENLEY £650,000 KENLEY £695,000 WHYTELEAFE £220,000
KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 A four/five bedroom detached house set within one of Kenley's sought after premier private roads, located on a level An extremely well presented four/five bedroom detached house on a level plot located within a sought after private road in Kenley. A well presented two bedroom ground floor character conversion apartment with own private secluded patio, garage en bloc plus plot with front and south easterly rear garden. Comprises two/three receptions, conservatory, family bathroom and The property is arranged over three floors with a large lounge, dining room, vaulted roof conservatory and large top of the range communal gardens. The property retains many of its period features - picture rails, wood panelling and working fireplace. Set in en suite to the master, double garage with electric doors, large balcony to the front and a driveway. fitment kitchen. Integral garage with electric doors, drive for several cars and a landscaped level rear garden. No onward chain. a former Victorian residence within rural surroundings under a quarter of a mile from Whyteleafe South Station.
KENLEY £269,950 KENLEY £300,000 KENLEY £390,000
KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 A well presented two double bedroom detached house with off street parking, conservatory, level garden and en suite shower room to the master A stunning executive two bedroom, two bathroom duplex penthouse with large balcony, landscaped communal gardens and Three/four bedroom, three storey semi detached townhouse situated within the popular Kenley Park and backing onto the bedroom. The property has a new kitchen, bathroom and conservatory plus double glazing but retains some original features. The property is situated garage built in the last five years. This luxury apartment is within a small development and located in a sought after Aerodrome. Features include two bathrooms, downstairs cloakroom, open plan kitchen/family room/dining area plus a in a cul-de-sac location within a mile of Kenley Station and accessible for Upper Warlingham and Whyteleafe Stations. No onward chain. residential road approx half a mile from Kenley Station and amenities and Kenley Common. No onward chain. lounge/bedroom on the 1st floor. The property occupies one of the larger garden plots on the development. No onward chain.
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SALES, LETTINGS & LAND DEVELOPMENT Successfully Selling Properties Caterham 01883 347446 Godstone 01883 744344 Across East Surrey Warlingham 01883 622285 LETTINGS: 01883 622244 / 01883 622285 FAX: 01883 622248 Since 1936
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CATERHAM GUIDE PRICE £319,950 CATERHAM GUIDE PRICE £435,000 CATERHAM GUIDE PRICE £439,950 GODSTONE £385,000 A newly refurbished and very well presented extended 3 bedroom (with study / A 3 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a desirable road and now in A very spacious and stylishly presented 5 bedroom detached family A Well Presented Older Style 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached bedroom 4) semi detached family home situated in a desirable cul-de-sac need of some modernisation. The property occupies just under 1/4 acre home. Located in an ever popular no through road, the property boasts a and boasts twin garages, south-west facing rear garden and conservatory. House located within a short distance of Village Centre within a short distance of Caterham railway station and its direct services to contemporary feel throughout, flat rear garden, garage and off road The property is located approximately 1/3 mile from Caterham Valleys’ and Green and benefiting from a south facing rear garden. East Croydon (25 mins) and London Bridge (45 mins). No onward chain. shops, supermarkets and railway station No onward chain. parking for several cars. Close to local schools and railway station. Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Godstone • 01883 744344
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CATERHAM £250,000 GODSTONE GUIDE PRICE £399,000 SOUTH GODSTONE £159,950 SOUTH GODSTONE GUIDE PRICE £350,000 A beautifully presented 3 bedroom end of terrace property with a single A Well Presented and Extended 3 Bedroom Older Style A well proportioned 2 bed ground floor flat, well located An extended and much improved 4 bedroom semi- storey extension to the rear providing a fantastic kitchen/diner. The Semi-Detached House ideally situated in an attractive for Godstone main line train station (approx 45 mins to detached house situated in this popular residential road property offers a garage and off street parking to the rear and Coulsdon woodland setting to the south of the village but close to London Bridge). Presented in good order throughout Common can be directly accessed at the end of the road. shops and amenities. and providing ample off street parking. close to local school, station, and local amenities. Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Godstone • 01883 744344 Godstone • 01883 744344 Godstone • 01883 744344
WARLINGHAM £1295 PCM SANDERSTEAD £895 PCM WOLDINGHAM £1195 PCM WARLINGHAM £1250 PCM A three bedroom detached house located in convenient loca- A two bedroom well presented first floor maisonette with private A two bedroom ground floor apartment with its own entrance set in beautiful grounds A brand new unique development of 14 ultra-modern properties set in 4 acres of woodland tion close to Warlingham Green. Three double bedrooms, parking space in convenient location in the centre of Sanderstead. Two with parking. Two double bedrooms, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, spacious reception with many eco-friendly advantages within easy reach of London, close to Upper Warlingham room with patio doors onto patio and communal gardens. Neutral decor throughout, and Whyteleafe train stations. The apartments each have 2 double bedrooms, family bath- lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room, fitted bath- double bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, lounge, bathroom, private GCH, beautiful Woldingham Location and very close to the local shops. Woldingham sta- room, ensuite to master bedroom, fully fitted kitchen, lounge, balconies or patios to each room, large front and rear gardens. Available end of April. roof terrace, double glazing, gch. Available end of April. tion is walking distance. Available immediately. apartment. From £1250.00, long term lets available. Available now. Warlingham Office • 01883 622285 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Warlingham Office • 01883 622285
SOUTH GODSTONE £1200 PCM NUTFIELD £850 PCM IDE HILL £1395 PCM CATERHAM £1100 PCM A 2 double bedroom first floor apartment, forming part of a A grand 2 bedroom first floor apartment forming part of a Vic- A rare opportunuty to let a 2 bedroom second floor apartment in a A brand new two bedroom first floor apartment with two period country mansion set in acres of the famous Emmetts bathrooms, allocated parking space and use of substantial mansion, with balcony suitable for entertaining, torian mansion set in magnificant grounds, convenient for Red- House gardens with far reaching views across the countryside. far reaching views, garage and use of communal grounds. shared grounds, within easy walking distance to hill with its town centre and station. Benefits from own shared private gardens, garage and separate Would suit professionals. outside storage. Furnished or unfurnished. Caterham town centre. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244
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1953 Residential Sales * Surveying * Commercial * Land & New Homes * Letting & Management * Fine & Country 2012 Woldingham / Warlingham / Caterham Hill / Three Bridges / Caterham Valley / Coulsdon / Park Lane London CATERHAM HILL KENLEY KENLEY
A stunning five double bedroom detached family home with integral An elegant Edwardian five bedroom property offering spacious family A pretty cottage style four bedroom detached property set in stunning double garage and level rear garden situated in an exclusive cul-de- accommodation planned over three floors and situated in this sought landscaped gardens in this sought after lane and in our opinion offered sac development and offered to the market with no onward chain. after road in the heart of Kenley. An internal inspection is highly rec- to the market in immaculate order throughout. An internal inspection UPC0802 ommended. UPC0928 is highly recommended. UPC0923 £655,000 GUIDE PRICE £625,000 GUIDE PRICE £625,000 CATERHAM VALLEY CATERHAM HILL Successfully selling
A three bedroom terrace house with front and rear A three bedroom end of terrace house with block gardens in need of complete re modernisation in your area.... paved driveway to front and garage to rear. throughout and offered to the market with no on- UPC0884 ward chain UPC0922 £190,000 £219,950 CATERHAM HILL CATERHAM VALLEY
A top floor two bedroom purpose built apartment FREE Marketing Consultations An attractive three double bedroom Victorian semi with two allocated off street parking spaces situated Call 01883 342205 detached house offering deceptively large accom- on the highly sought after Hambledon Park develop- modation with level rear garden situated in a highly ment. UPC0926 sought after residential road UPC0920 www.parkandbailey.co.uk £185,000 £275,000 CATERHAM HILL CATERHAM HILL CATERHAM HILL
An attractive three bedroom detached bungalow occupying a well es- An attractive four bedroom bay fronted detached family home situ- A delightful three bedroom detached bungalow occupying a well es- tablished level plot with driveway and carport situated in a highly ated on a well established level plot with driveway and attached tablished level plot providing ample off street parking with detached sought after residential road. Viewing highly recommended. garage. UPC0782 garage. Viewing highly recommended. UPC0904 UPC0925 £425,000 £465,000 £425,000
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