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Nov
Chelmsford, a town on the grow
Chelmsford, located within Essex but also within the London
commuter belt, is enjoying a wave of new residents thanks to its
proximity to the capital and reputable transport links as well the
town's thriving central hub.
The county town of Essex is the largest in the area by some
distance and is located equidistant between Colchester and London.
The main advantage of buying
property for sale in Chelmsford is that you can enjoy the
fresher air and quieter lifestyle that comes with living outside
London.
However, you are also only a short drive or train ride away from
the capital whether you need to head there for work or pleasure.
Not that you need to head too far from Chelmsford to have
everything you need. Being the largest town in Essex, Chelmsford
has a buzzing high street full of attractive shops, pubs, bars and
restaurants. The high street was also vastly improved during recent
years to make pedestrian access that bit easier and help increase
custom for local businesses.
The town is also home to Hylands Park, this is a large, open
expanse of land which is notably used to host the V Festival every
year. It also hosts a number of other events throughout the
calendar and is a real feather in Chelmsford's cap.
Sport is a key factor in Chelmsford as a town, it hosts all manner
of sporting teams, clubs and associations. Rugby, football,
ice-hockey and cricket are all played in Chelmsford with Essex
County Cricket Club playing their cricket in the town.
Should you need to head out of Chelmsford, you won't be left
waiting around for too long thanks to the town's impressive
transport links. Chelmsford rail station links to all major areas
of Essex and into London which then allows travel further out into
the UK.
Settling down in Chelmsford is a growing trend and one that you may
want to consider being a part of. 