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GREENFORD
GREAT TRAVEL LINKS HAVE ALREADY PUT GREENFORD ON THE HOMEBUYING MAP, BUT REGENERATION PLANS, BRINGING NEW HOMES, SHOPS AND AMENITIES, ARE GIVING THIS WEST LONDON TOWN A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE
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he west London borough of Ealing – otherwise known as the Queen of the Suburbs – is home to Greenford, a small, leafy town undergoing a great deal of positive change. With good travel links, beautiful parks and spacious houses, it’s already a top choice for discerning homebuyers; and with the Grand Union Canal undergoing transformation, its appeal continues to grow.
WHO LIVES HERE? There’s been a great deal of renewal in the area, and new developments and amenities are attracting professionals and young families. Good schools, plenty of parks, wide tree-lined streets and vast houses have made Greenford a hit with families. Large properties with up to seven bedrooms appear frequently in the property listings for this area, with long driveways and gardens a common sight. The redevelopment of the canalside brings a range of contemporary new homes and a feeling of renewal. It’s a
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young part of town – the average age of residents is 34.
SHOPPING The small but well-equipped high street is stocked with a number
