TRADE SECRETS
David Curson
Berkeley Parks What is the ethos behind Berkeley Parks? The company strives to create well maintained and well presented parks where homeowners can enjoy the peaceful surroundings in their retirement years. How many parks do you run in the UK and in particular here in the South West? We have 53 parks in England and Wales and five of these are in Devon and Cornwall. Roughly how many homes are there at each site? Our smallest park at Quarr Lane has just
12 homes and the largest is at Penton, where there are 380. In Devon, there are 150 at the Cat and Fiddle; 255 at New Park and 260 at Glenholt. Honicombe in Cornwall has 65 homes while Rosewarne, also in Cornwall, has 82. How big are the properties? We provide a wide range of homes, from a compact single at 36’ x 10’ up to large twins in excess of 45’ x 22’. The largest home could be 60’ x 22’. Do they have their own gardens and are there rules regarding outside spaces? Each home has its own plot which the homeowner can enjoy. It is sufficient to have a manageable garden where they can plant flowers and shrubs and have a patio etc. There are some Local Authority restrictions for the purposes of safety that limit the materials used for structures on the plot. We also limit the type of vehicles that can be brought
on to the park. For amenity we do not permit commercial vehicles or motorhomes etc. Are there communal facilities? Some of our parks have clubs or woodland or recreation areas attached to them. Why do people like living in a Berkeley Park home? With the exception of one park in Kent, all our parks are for those over the age of 50. Homeowners make a lifestyle choice opting for the quiet environment because of the age restriction and amenity of the park. The homes are low maintenance and manageable, so they are easy to maintain. For some, it is a useful second home, when they may have a second property in Europe.n
More information: www.berkeleyparks.co.uk ✆ 01935 862079
FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS • OVER 60 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Find your dream park home in the picturesque countryside of Devon. From completely bespoke builds to fully-sited, ready to move into homes, our team are here to help make your dream home a reality in Devon.
Glenholt Park
Honicombe Park
New Park
Established and sought after location north of Plymouth city centre.
Set in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Woodland surroundings with views of the rolling hills of Dartmoor.
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Flanked by woodlands. Pleasant walks. Close by Park & Ride offers easy travel links.
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Nearby shopping facilities. Pets considered. St. Ann’s Chapel has a post office and store.
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Good shopping facilities. Plenty to explore. Dartmoor is only a 10 minute drive away.
Book a contactless park viewing or a design appointment today. Call us on 01935 862079 or visit berkeleyparks.co.uk
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