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Located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, Chigwell is within Greater London and part of a golden triangle of wealthy places to live together with Loughton and Buckhurst Hill. Traditionally a farming community, Chigwell is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was lauded by Charles Dickens when he described Chigwell as 'the greatest place in the world'.
Chigwell property is a mix of grandiose Victorian and Georgian houses, classically charming cottages, attractive between wars developments, flats in modern low rise blocks and truly impressive detached houses and mansions, located in leafy streets. Houses for sale in Chigwell, offering three bedrooms, are on the market from £200,000 with estate agents in Chigwell pricing the most desirable properties above £350,000. Modern townhouses and detached family homes in new developments, with four bedrooms and integral garages are £450,000+. Big, family houses, with five or six bedrooms, command prices in excess of £600,000 with some of the more impressive homes circa £1M. At the top end, there are modern mansions going for £2M and a few beyond £4M.
If you are looking for flats for sale in Chigwell, one-bedroom flats are on average £150,000 with two-bedroom flats from £225,000. The most sought-after flats offering two or three bedrooms, often in newly built apartment houses, are on the market with Chigwell estate agents for £350,000 and above.
Amenities for property in Chigwell
Chigwell is leafy suburbia at its best. It has good local shops and supermarkets, country pubs and restaurants, health clubs and sports facilities, a golf club, and the beautiful Essex countryside on the doorstep offering abundant wildlife and interesting places for a Sunday walk.
Chigwell School is an independent school for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. Other local schools include Chigwell Primary School and Debden Park High School, a comprehensive for boys and girls aged 11-16.
Transport in Chigwell
The town is served by the Central line, with London Underground stations in Chigwell and Grange Hill. By road there is easy access to the M11 motorway and the North Circular (A406).
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Chigwell, which is covered by postcode IG7, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Buckhurst Hill, Loughton and Chingford.