Axis by Barratt Homes

Description

Urban Living At Axis, Basildon

Axis, set in the heart of Basildon, is a stylish collection of one and two bedroom apartments. Located just minutes from the town centre and train station, it’s one of the first exciting steps in the planned £2 billion regeneration of the town.

The town prides itself on being the commercial centre of South Essex, with the second largest economy in the Thames Gateway, outside of London. Its vibrant transformation is evident in the new shops, homes and leisure facilities coming to the area. However, Basildon is also steeped in history and richly diverse in culture and heritage. So whether you prefer to wander around the most fashionable shops, a quiet country stroll, or dancing the night away, Basildon offers it all.

Specification

Kitchen
• Contemporary style kitchen units with laminate worktop and upstand
• Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
• Stainless steel electric oven
• Ceramic 4 burner hob
• Integrated fridge/freezer
• Integrated washer/dryer

Electrical
• Telephone points to living room & bedroom 1
• TV points to living room and bedroom 1
• Audio entry system

Bathroom & En-suite
• White sanitary ware and chrome fittings
• Ceramic wall tiling to selected areas
• Shaver point
• Heated towel rail

General
• White internal doors
• Mirrored wardrobes to bedroom 1
• Mains operated smoke alarm

Leisure facilities

Spoilt For Choice

Basildon offers a wide variety of choice for a day or night on the town. In the town centre, just a short walk from Axis, you’ll find an eclectic mix of restaurants. If you prefer a tipple, expect to find everything from trendy bars serving up the latest cocktails, to traditional pubs. If you prefer the arts, the local Towngate Theatre is a very popular local venue. They run a varied programme throughout the year, from comedy to opera. Just two miles from the town centre is the Festival Leisure Park. Set over 100 acres, it’s a bustling hub of fifteen restaurants, five nightclubs and lots of entertainment. It’s also home to a multiscreen cinema, a bowling alley, and an ice skating rink during the winter months. Elsewhere on the site there’s even a jet ski centre, perfect for revving up and winding down.

Enjoy The Great Outdoors

Basildon is home to more leisure facilities, parks and open, green spaces than anywhere else in the county. Wat Tyler Country Park covers 125 stunning acres of woodland, ideal for long walks. Tucked away in the park are adventure play areas and quaint craft shops, the motorboat museum and even a miniature railway. The park is also the hub of community events, such as the Basildon Festival and Teddy Bears’ picnic. Other parks include the nearby Lake Meadows, and Norsey Wood in Billericay. It’s rich in wildlife, and home to 175 acres of ancient coppiced sweet chestnut and oak trees.

If you prefer vigorous exercise to a countryside stroll, construction is under way on the Basildon Sporting Village. Just half a mile from the town centre, it promises to be the best public sports facility in Essex, with a 50 metre international size swimming pool. It has even been named by LOCOG in the official Pre Games Training camp guide for London 2012.

Local shopping

No Need To Shop Around

The town centre, just a short stroll from Axis, offers excellent retail opportunities. Wander into the high street shops on East Walk and, on market day, pick up locally grown produce, clothing and household goods. The indoor Eastgate shopping centre boasts over 100 retailers, from high street favourites such as Debenhams, to unique, specialist shops. If all that shopping tires you out, the busy Food Court is the perfect place to stop for coffee or a bite to eat. A short walk through town will find you at Westgate Park, offering the opportunity to continue your shopping experience.

Nearest schools:

• Ghyllgrove Community Junior School - Primary (0.3 miles) 
• Ghyllgrove Infant School - Primary (0.3 miles) 
• Fairhouse Infant School - Primary (0.4 miles) 

Transport links

Getting Around Couldn’t Be Easier

Basildon is extremely well situated for exploring the local area, and heading further afield. By road, the town is well served by the A127 to the north of town, while to the south, the A13 is four miles away. These bustling trunk roads lead out to London and Southend-on-Sea. Both roads give easy access to the M25, which is just eighteen miles away, and the rest of the motorway network.

For commuters, Basildon offers an excellent train network. Trains run from Basildon station, just a short walk from Axis, to London Fenchurch Street in 35 minutes and from nearby Billericay to London Liverpool Street in just 45 minutes.

The London Underground network runs from Upminster, just over ten miles away.

For international travel, there are several airports nearby. These include London Southend Airport, thirteen miles away, and London City, Stansted and Gatwick, all within a fifty mile radius. The ports of Harwich and Felixstowe are less than sixty five miles away, and transport you to the heart of the continent.

Driving directions

From A13:
From the A13, exit at the Pitsea turn off, merging onto the A132. At the roundabout take the third exit onto A132. Continue for approximately half a mile and then at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A1321 following signs for the Town Centre. At the next roundabout again take the second exit onto the A1321 following signs for the Town Centre. After approximately 1 mile turn left onto Southernhay. Axis will be on your left handside. A pay and display car park is available across the road from the development.

From A127:
From the A127, exit onto Upper Mayne (A176) following signs for Basildon. Branch left and at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A176. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto the A176. Again at the next roundabout take the second exit following signs to Basildon Town Centre. At the next roundabout take the first exit following signs to Pitsea. After approximately 1 mile turn right onto Ghyllgrove and continue forward onto Southernay. Axis will be on your left hand side and a pay and display car park is available across the road from the development.

Opening hours

Open daily 10am - 6pm

Call directly

Tel: 01268 502185

About Barratt Homes

Barratt Homes

Founded in 1958, Barratt is Britain's best-known housebuilder. We have sold over 300,000 new homes around the country and are leaders in design, urban regeneration, social housing and innovation.

We currently sell over 15,500 new homes a year and are building on developments from Aberdeen to Plymouth, helping to meet housing demand in towns, cities and rural areas. We build for all kinds of buyers, from first-time buyer apartments to family townhouses to luxury penthouses, plus homes for rent and shared ownership.

A commitment to innovation and continuous product development, coupled with the highest standards of design, construction, quality and customer service has earned Barratt every major industry award in recent years and we are currently ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ in both the prestigious What House? and Your New Home awards. Our site managers are also regular winners in the NHBC ‘Pride In The Job’ awards for quality workmanship.

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