We all know that some parts of Essex are famed for being home to many of the county's celebs. It is no shock that this place, complete with its huge homes and celebrity residents, is located in Essex's golden triangle. Chigwell, located within the Epping Forest District, is part of the so-called ‘golden triangle’ of wealthy locations along with Loughton and Buckhurst Hill.
It is home to footballers, TOWIE stars and Lord Alan Sugar himself. Footballers such as legend Bobby Moore, Andy Carroll and Kurt Zouma have all owned properties in Chigwell, but why is this town so expensive - and why do celebs love it so much? It has a bustling town centre, complete with a viral restaurant that celebs often frequent. READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing and TOWIE star Pete Wicks shares his favourite place to eat and drink in Essex READ MORE: The Essex commuter street next to a train station where you can buy a flat for under £100k Turkish restaurant Sheesh is one of the biggest celebrity hotspots in Essex, and one of the best-known outside London.
Customers over the last few years have included Little Mix, Cheryl Cole, Olly Murs, Tyson Fury, Harry Styles, Harry Kane, Joey Essex, Harry Redknapp, Katie Price and Ray Winstone. To the usual Chigwell residents, a huge perk of living there is the town's commuter value. Thanks to its close proximity to central London it takes just 30 minutes to get to Liverpool Street on the Central Line from Chigwell Station.
However, the area also has plenty .