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About
Situated on the ever-popular Second Avenue in Grays, this impressive three bedroom semi-detached house blends generous living space with everyday convenience – the kind of home that ticks boxes you didn’t even know you had.
Location-wise, it’s a winner. You’re just moments from the ever-popular Lakeside Shopping Centre – perfect for retail therapy, dinner dates or last-minute essentials.
Commuters are equally well catered for, with Chafford Hundred railway station close by for swift links into London, plus easy access to the M25 motorway making road trips (or the school run) effortlessly connected.
Step inside and you’re greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway leading to a lovely size lounge – ideal for cosy nights in, Sunday box sets or entertaining friends.
The kitchen offers ample storage and workspace, ready for everything from quick breakfasts to ambitious dinner parties.
A ground floor bathroom adds practical convenience, while upstairs you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexible space for growing families, home working or that all-important dressing room.
Outside, the appeal continues. Driveway parking means no nightly parking lottery, while the garage provides secure parking or brilliant storage potential.
To the rear, a large garden offers the perfect canvas for summer BBQs, children’s playtime or simply enjoying your morning coffee in the sunshine.
Spacious, superbly located and ready to make your own, this is a home that delivers lifestyle as well as location – and one you’ll definitely want to show off on the grid.
Area Guide – Grays, Essex Grays is a well-connected Essex town offering an excellent balance of convenience, green space and everyday amenities.
Popular with families and commuters alike, the area combines established residential roads with superb transport links and retail facilities.
For shopping, dining and entertainment, residents benefit from close proximity to Lakeside Shopping Centre, one of the region’s premier retail destinations, home to a wide selection of high street brands, restaurants, cafés and leisure attractions.
Commuters are particularly well served, with Chafford Hundred railway station offering direct services into central London, while easy access to the M25 motorway provides convenient road connections across Essex, Kent and beyond.
Locally, Grays offers a range of schools, parks and everyday shopping facilities, as well as riverside walks along the Thames, creating a lifestyle that blends practicality with outdoor enjoyment.
With ongoing regeneration and continued investment in the wider Thurrock area, Grays remains an increasingly desirable location for buyers seeking space, connectivity and value.
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