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When you require the services of an estate agents in Catford, SE6 Alex Neil are award winning estate agents of choice. We have specialised in south east London property sales and lettings since 1984.
Catford is in the London borough of Lewisham in South East London. The name “Catford” is derived from the place where cattle crossed Ravensbourne River in Saxon times.
Ravensbourne River dissects nearby Ladywell Fields, a local park close to Catford’s two stations. On the southern side of the South Circular you can make the most of another park with cycling and walking routes in Riverview Walk and River Pool Linear Park.
The architecture of Catford was heavily influenced by the 1960’s and 1970’s where many of the buildings were modernised. Ongoing major regeneration work starting which aims to create new retail space, improve road networks, provide new community facilities and open spaces.
There will also be the provision of hundreds of new homes across the town and Lewisham Borough. These will mix with the Edwardian, Victorian and modern flats already found in the area. Catford’s most famous landmark is the Catford Cat, a giant sculpture of a black cat which you can find above the entrance to the Catford Centre. The centre is small, housing a few high street stores and food chains.
The town centre has cafes, shops and street food making Catford a pleasant place to shop and socialise. The Broadway Theatre brings local and international talent to the area, putting this small town on the map. There are two Catford train stations both are in Travelcard Zone 3, Catford and Catford Bridge which provide access to London Bridge, Blackfriars, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.
If you’re looking to find out the sales or rental value of your property in SE6 and an estate agents in Catford to take of property marketing we are the estate agent to call. Keep up to date with our latest news, area insight and market comment by visiting our blog.
Other local areas that you may wish to consider can be researched by reading Lee SE12 Area Guide, Lewisham SE13 Area Guide, Hither Green SE13 Area Guide, Deptford SE8 Area Guide and New Cross SE14 Area Guide.