Homes near the Fifteen Billion Pound Railway

Europe’s largest infrastructure project, Crossrail, is in the limelight this month, with the BBC airing a documentary series The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway from 19th July. The programme takes the public behind the scenes and follows the 10,000 engineers and construction workers as they tunnel under London and take the route through to Essex.

Though the train line will not be open until 2018, the improvements to the communications in Essex are already hotly anticipated and here is a selection of properties which will benefit from the new Crossrail route.

This detached four bedroom property is only a quarter of a mile away from Gidea Park Station. Built in 1911 this home boasts four reception rooms, one of which is wood-panelled and has the original fireplace. There is plenty of off-street parking along with a garage. Planning permission has also been granted for an extension to the side and rear of the house. It is on the market for OIEO £725,000 to find out more please contact the Gidea Park team on 01708 874392.

This spacious five-bedroom family home located on the prestigious Hutton Mount estate in Shenfield is not only in close proximity to Shenfield mainline station but also Brentwood School, making it an ideal family home. The bedrooms are well proportioned and the rear garden is beautifully landscaped. It is on the market for £ 1,595,000 - please contact our Shenfield team on 01277 888620 for more information.

This brightly coloured three bedroom terraced house is available to rent unfurnished for £1,250 pcm. Located in Romford which will have a direct Crossrail service beyond Liverpool Street Station to central London and beyond, this house has a spacious 22 foot living area and a kitchen fitted with all the mod-cons. There is also a sizeable garden and off street parking. To find out more about renting this property please call our Letting agents in Havering on 01708 874384.

Available to rent for £ 1,500 a month this semi- detached five bedroom family home is located in Chadwell Heath. The property has been extended so is extremely spacious and perfect for larger families - there is also an 80 foot rear garden. In close proximity to Chadwell Heath station and with a wide selection of local schools to choose from this is the ideal home for a commuting family. Please call our letting agents in Havering if you want to view this property.