Lifestyle

Life at Morello Quarter will offer a level of convenience to be much envied by many other Basildon residents. Located close to the centre of the town, the development is just a quarter of a mile from the Eastgate Shopping Centre. Spread over four floors, this is home to dozens of outlets ranging from superstores such as Asda and Debenhams down to boutiques and individual specialist shops. Even closer, an assortment of local shops includes butcher, baker and newsagent, all virtually on your doorstep. Another welcome attraction is the comprehensively stocked Basildon Market, where you can discover bargains galore.

For the energetic, there are a number of sporting options available, again within a mile. These include having a round at Basildon Golf Course, taking a dip at Gloucester Park Swimming Pool, or working out at Basildon Sports Centre. For less energetic activities, take a walk around Gloucester Park, or enjoy some angling in the fishing lake.

Basildon offers an extensive range of restaurants, from fast food outlets to complete three course menus, where you can sample recipes from American to Chinese, Mexican to Thai. Other entertainment includes the multiscreen Empire Cinema and Ten Pin Bowling, with the option of finishing off the evening at the ever popular Ikon Diva Bonds & Jumpin Jacks Nightclub.

Morello Quarter provides the perfect address for those commuting into the centre of London. Basildon Station is just a couple of minutes walk away - so no need to worry about parking - and takes travellers to London, Fenchurch Street in around 35 minutes. Drivers will benefit from the close proximity of the A127, to the north of the town, and the A13, running to the south, both offering fast, straightforward travel west to the M25 or east to Southend and the east coast. All the London airports are within easy reach, from London City Airport at 18 miles away to Stansted, just 24 miles, or Heathrow and Gatwick, both under 55 miles distant.

Basildon train station
Women shopping