THE old saying about 'location, location, location' being the three most vital characteristics for property is not only true for homes.

Thanks to its superb situation, Uxbridge is developing into a thriving, bustling township with a pavement culture to rival the likes of Chelsea and the 'Kings Road'.

Situated at a vital crossing point for the River Colne, 15 miles from the centre of London on the main road to Oxford, Uxbridge was an important staging post and grew over the centuries to become the largest market town in Middlesex.

Early industry included grinding corn for local breweries, perhaps a herald of the lively restaurant, club and cafe culture that characterises the town today.

As new forms of transportation were developed, Uxbridge remained a convenient and central location for industry. This has made the area an attractive location for modern companies, many of which are located in Uxbridge town centre or at nearby Stockley Park.

The town boasts a wide range of shops and two shopping malls, The Pavilions and The Chimes and is within easy access of central London.

Uxbridge became a university town in the 1960s with the establishment of the Brunel University campus.

As well as excellent education facilities, the university has sports facilities which include a new sports hall, two international-size basketball courts, two rugby pitches, two football pitches, floodlit cricket pitch, tennis courts and athletics track.

It is hardly surprising then that property is highly sought after and George Wimpey Central London is just one developer homing in on this need.

The company has started development on new one, two and three-bedroom apartments, combined with commercial space to meet these needs.

UX Central is just off the high street, a short walk from the town's shops and nightlife.

Offering a gated entrance, most of the apartments will also have private balconies or terraces.

Prices for one-bedroom apartments start at £180,000, two-bedroom homes from £230,000 and three-bedroom homes from £280,000.

For more information, contact Turbervilles Estate Agents on 01895 201777 or www.wimpey.co.uk

June 12, 2002 09:00