Popular with people who work in the City, Essex borders London to the northeast. Further into the countryside, however, one may find medieval houses, timbered cottages, and some beautiful market towns. Essex also has a long coastline, featuring seaside resort towns like Southend-on-Sea, as well as rivers with lively yacht clubs. With a warmer and drier climate than much of the UK, it is a popular place to live. Essex also has excellent schools and wonderful properties, from country cottages to equestrian properties and Georgian houses. It is an excellent place to retreat to from the bustle of London without leaving London behind altogether.
Chelmsford is a city located in the county of Essex, in South East England, United Kingdom. As a major employment and commuter destination, Chelmsford gained city status and recognition in 2012 as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, due to its impressive consistent development. Chelmsford city is surrounded by stunning countryside whilst also benefitting from excellent rail links to the city, and offering a range of properties to suit a number of different residents. Chelmsford is an ideal location for a family as accommodation is both reasonable and varied in size, with mostly period homes from 1-bedroom converted flats and starter homes to large executive detached housing.
Clacton on Sea is a traditional English seaside town located in Essex, South East England. Being the largest town in the Tendring peninsula, this seaside resort boasts an impressive 1180 ft (360m) pier which offers an abundance of entertainment facilities including the Lanes 10 Pin Bowling Lounge & Bar, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, Stella's Revenge Rollercoaster and an Adventure Golf Course. A good mix of accommodation is available across the area, with properties ranging from luxury detached and semi-detached homes to historic bungalows and apartments.
Grays is a large town located in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, in the South East of England. With easy access to the M25 and a short 40-minute car journey into London, Grays is one of the best commuter towns in Essex which provides residents with great road links to the rest of the country. The average property price is around £300,000, which is ideal for young families and professionals as they can find a mix of reasonably spacious detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes.