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Those looking for a House For Sale In Croydon in 2017 may do so for many different reasons. While Croydon has traditionally been seen as one of the most unglamorous parts of the capital, it is now one of the most up-and-coming, not least thanks to extensive regeneration – including residential developments like the impressively appointed ISLAND. Here are just five of the best things about the locality. 1. A rich history Those who characterise Croydon as merely a mundane network of transport connections serving wider London may not be aware of the long history of this part of south London. Indeed, it had a church, mill and about 365 inhabitants at the time of the Domesday Book of 1086. Surviving examples of remarkable historic architecture in the town range from the Grade I listed Croydon Minster and “Whitgift Hospital” almshouses to Croydon Town Hall and Wrencote House on the High Street. 2. Big ambitions for the future Croydon is a town that is continually looking to the future – arguably rarely more so than right now, as considerable money has been invested in the area under the banner of the Croydon Vision 2020 initiative. Recent developments in the town include the BOXPARK pop-up mall, while the Whitgift and Centrale shopping centres are set to be combined in one ambitious scheme as a result of a joint venture between Hammerson and Westfield. 3. Quirky shopping and cultural venues Croydon isn’t the place of bland uniformity that you might have presumed it to be – after all, how else would it have produced so many great creative types ranging from singing superstars Adele and Amy Winehouse to grime and hip-hop ace Stormzy and film director Sir David Lean? The ‘indy’ spirit remains alive and well in today’s Croydon, as shown by such attractions as the historic Surrey Street Market and the affordable space for creatives and combined art gallery, theatre and live music venue, Matthews Yard. 4. Fine educational opportunities If you needed any evidence of Croydon’s suitability as a place for you and your family to grow up, you would only need to look to the many esteemed educational establishments in the town, including the likes of Whitgift School and Croydon College. Life in Croydon also, of course, leaves you excellently connected to the rest of London, which serves up some of the world’s most renowned universities, colleges and other educational institutions, ranging from the University of London to the Royal College of Art. 5. Formidable transport links Yes, we had to mention them – not least as they are another very strong reason to move to Croydon. Combined with the town’s affordable property prices compared to the rest of the capital, the well-developed transport connections here, including buses, the Tramlink tram system and fast trains to central London, make a good house for sale in Croydon a very attractive proposition indeed. Could ISLAND be your new dream residence? By simply contacting our team today, you can find out more about the remaining available apartments and penthouses in this stylish and sophisticated, but also surprisingly attainable development.
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