Ideal living

Caterham boasts ample green space for outdoor pursuits, including the Surrey National and Coulsdon Manor golf courses. The Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest to the north of the town was designated in 1975 due to its chalk grassland, while Coulsdon Common offers walks though ancient woodland. Passing just south of Caterham, the North Downs Way is a must for seasoned hikers, taking in the gorgeous countryside from the Surrey Hills to the Kent coast.

There are a good range of schools in Caterham in both the private and state sector, serving all age groups. These include the De Stafford School, Audley Primary, Hillcroft Primary, St Francis Catholic Primary and Essendene, as well as the highly regarded, independently run Caterham School and Oakhurst Grange.

Caterham has fantastic transport links with the M25 and wider motorway network easily accessible at junction 6. The mainline train station is situated in Zone 6 and provides direct services to London Bridge/Victoria in around 55 minutes. Nearby Upper Warlingham train station takes you to London Victoria in 30 minutes. Croydon is to the north, accessed via the A22, while Leatherhead to the west and Sevenoaks to the east can also be reached by car in under half an hour. www.hamptons.co.uk