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The history of Caterham begins with an Anglo-Saxon settlement in the area known today as Caterhamon-the-Hill. The town expanded into what is now the Caterham Valley in the Victorian era following the arrival of the railway in 1856 along with the opening of the Railway Hotel beginning the development of the Valley. The oldest house in Caterham on the Hill, dated 1495, is located on the High Street along with a 250 year-old cedar tree, which due to superstition, some of the local residents still pass by silently. The well-known Caterham School relocated to Caterham from Lewisham in 1884.

Today, Caterham is a popular commuter town with easy access to central London.

The property market in Caterham offers something for everyone whether renting or buying, spanning contemporary apartments in the centre of town to large, detached houses in Caterham-on-the-Hill. Family homes are the order of the day in both the Caterham valley and Caterham-on-the-Hill, although this area is the earlier of the two and therefore has a higher proportion of period properties. The oldest house in Caterham-on-the Hill is located on the high street and dates back to 1495, giving a sense of the town’s long history and heritage.