Basildon

Basildon in South Essex was a very small village up until 1946 when it was officially made a ‘New Town’, to accommodate the London population overspill. Only thirty miles from London property for sale in Basildon is obviously popular with commuters. Essex is largely rural making house sales even more popular as fresh air and the quiet of the countryside are easily accessed at weekends, perfect for unwinding after that hectic week at work. A home in Basildon will ensure all the family has easy access to things they enjoy, from shopping in Eastgate indoor shopping centre to recreational activities at Gloucester Park

Basildon - home to many commuters

With good road and rail links property for sale in Basildon rarely stays on the market for long periods. Walking to the station is convenient with three train stations to choose from, several bus operators provide travel to all the major towns and London. To the north and south of the town you can find access to the main A127 and A13 trunk roads which both link to London via the M25. Closer to home many leisure activities are available at Gloucester Park. Covering over 250 acres there are cricket and football pitches, tennis courts, bowling green, an athletics ground, fishing and the town swimming pool. Property sales near to Langdon Hills and Wat Tyler Country Park are worth watching, for unspoilt countryside and views over the Thames

Olympic regeneration helps Basildon house sales

House sales to the east of London are making the most economic sense at the moment. The 2012 Olympics has generated much excitement, particularly for home owners in Basildon and the outlying areas. Only 20 minutes from the Stratford site the area will see significant investment from the government and private sector. The government has pledged to invest nearly 2 billion pounds in the town, making it sound economics to invest in a property for sale in Basildon. Some of the facilities and changes proposed include: regeneration of the town, a new Sporting village and improved sports fields, creation of a new education and health research centre, University Hospital and FE College and creation of one of the largest nature reserves in Europe.

• More than 40 Primary Schools and 8 well regarded secondary Schools
• More public parks and open spaces than any other district within Essex
• Town Gate Theatre
• Basildon Art Gallery
• Boom room summer programme for children
• Festival Leisure Park, Gloucester Park, Langdon hills Country Park
• Motorboat museum
• Basildon zoo
• Basildon School of Professional studies

haart of Basildon - also covering Langdon Hills, Steepleview, Noakbridge, Burnt Millsand Bowers Gifford

The Basildon office is located in Southernhay which is just outside Eastgate shopping Centre and a two minute walk to Basildon mainline station and bus station. Parking is available in the Asda's, Eastgate and Toys R Us multi storey car parks