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Welcome to Wyldecrest Parks Wyldecrest Parks has grown to be the largest Residential and Holiday Home park operator in the UK since being founded in 2001.
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The business started with Lakeview Residential Park in Romford, Essex, in 2001 and now boasts many nationwide parks all set within picturesque and peaceful locations, from beautiful Cornwall all the way up to stunning Scotland. The parks are designed specifically for people over 50, who wish to enjoy the golden years of their retirement. The Wyldecrest portfolio also includes a number of coastal and inland holiday parks that cater for the whole family, with static caravan holiday homes and luxury lodges for sale at prices to suit all budgets and tastes. We are the only Park Home Operator in the UK which is ISO 9001 accredited.
Retail & Property Award Winners
“Wyldecrest Parks are committed to providing retired and semi-retired people with affordable and attractive homes on mobile home parks, where they can live comfortably in a tranquil and secure environment.�
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Surrey Hampshire
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Contents Pages 2 & 3..................Welcome to Wyldecrest Parks Page 4..............................About our residential parks Page 5................................... Holiday with Wyldecrest Pages 6 & 7................................ What is a park home? Page 8......................................................Bayworth Park Page 9......................................................Ladycroft Park Page 11.................................................... Fangrove Park Pages 12 & 13...........Harewood Park, Elmstead Park Pages 14 & 15.. Surrey Hills Park, Chapel Farm Park Pages 16 & 17........The Willows Park, The Oaks Park Page 18........................................................Crouch Park Pages 20 & 21.................Blueleighs Park, Saxon Park Page 22.................................................... Lakeview Park Page 23................................................Scatterdells Park Page 25..................................................... Shirkoak Park Page 26..............................................Wickens Meadow Page 27................................................The Retreat Park Page 28.................................................... Part exchange Page 29................................................................ Finance Page 30.........................What Wyldecrest has to offer Page 31............................Frequently asked questions
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About our Residential Parks...
All our Residential Parks throughout the UK are designed to give our residents peace of mind and provide a safe and secure environment with live on park managers and maintenance teams for support and friendly helpful advice. We keep our parks to the highest standards so that you can just move in and get on with enjoying your retirement. From start to finish we aim to take the stress of moving away from you with our simple step by step guide to purchasing your new home. From the first steps of choosing the right Residential Park, through to the final
day of your move into your prestigious new retirement home, we are there to guide you every step of the way. And with our unique relationships with the major manufacturers you can have any new Residential Park Home on any of our picturesque Residential Parks. Or for that something extra special why not have a bespoke Residential Park Home built to suit your needs and tastes? At Wyldecrest Parks, we also pride ourselves on our ability to supply unique finance packages via the Best Park Home Finance Company. This allows the
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business to offer guaranteed financial assistance – a unique selling point not found with other competitors. The business also operates a popular hassle free Part Exchange Scheme where we provide you with the full market value for your property, relieving you from the stress of selling your home. Always expanding and looking to build on our success, Wyldecrest Parks is fast becoming the UK’s premier park operator.
You can also holiday with Wyldecrest... Bockenfield
Port Haverigg
Badgers Retreat
Saltmarshe Castle
Originally specialising in Residential Parks, Wyldecrest also has a portfolio of exceptional holiday park destinations. Idyllic and tranquil, our holiday parks offer relaxation and fun for all the family. With unique relationships with manufacturers we can offer any new static caravan or any luxury lodge available from all manufactures on our holiday parks. In addition, our parks also have a range of used caravans and lodges available for sale. Wyldecrest Parks has a range of beautiful inland and coastal parks covering many parts of the UK from Margate in Kent to as far as Montrose in Scotland, which means we can also guarantee that we have a holiday location to suit all tastes, budgets and expectations! To buy your very own home from home so you can holiday again and again, or to book your perfect break away, take a look at our stunning parks and contact us for more information on our latest offers and holiday homes available.*
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Bradgate Park
*See pages 30-31 for more details on Holidays, Holiday Homes to buy and our Sublet Scheme.
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What is a park home? Comfortable, affordable and low maintenance...
A park home is a detached bungalow-style home, usually set within a private estate, and is located on a plot known as a ‘pitch’. They are known as ‘mobile homes’ or ‘park homes’ and are covered by the 1983 Mobile Homes Act. Park homes are built to comply with British Standard, which ensures stringent health and safety requirements are met. They are light years away from the rows of tin huts, static caravans and piles of scrap which adorned the countryside from the 1950’s and 1960’s, around the time that the current site licensing regime began.
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Any Brand New Park Home is covered under a Ten Year Warranty. Park homes are designed for permanent residence modern homes are well insulated and have central heating, double glazing and energy-efficient boilers, meaning you can be warm and comfortable without it costing a fortune. They are easy to maintain, so you can spend your time and money on more interesting pastimes! There is great flexibility in design, layout and size. A Park Home usually has between one and three bedrooms, often with an en-suite, plus a sitting room, dining area, fully fitted kitchen and bathroom. Most have manageable gardens and plenty of parking, and can have garages. Park homes come fully furnished although you can opt for them to be part- or unfurnished. A furnished home includes loose and fitted furniture, choice of flooring, soft furnishings and a full range of appliances. Park homes are connected to services such as water, electricity, gas, telephone, drains and sewers.
Once fitted with brick skirting they will give the appearance of a luxury bungalow with the quality to match (take a look at the photos!). The current generation of park homes are hand built to a very high British Standard specification, using two layers of marine ply fully insulated in between. The homes are
finished in the same way and to the same standard as bricks and mortar houses and carry the same 10 year warranty. The decra roofs are guaranteed for 30 years and homes have a life expectancy of over 80 years. Although capable of being moved, it is normal that they remain on the same plot. Modern Park Home Estates cater for the retired and semi-retired. Our parks now house professionals and include county and local councillors, accountants, doctors, nurses and engineers amongst others. We welcome retired professionals who are looking for more affordably priced homes locally or to downsize to release equity for their retirement. Although premium and luxury in design and quality, the park homes will sell at a price which is more affordable than an equivalent bungalow in the area without compromising on lifestyle. The park home will be purchased by the residents and the right tenure given under the terms of a 1983 Mobile Homes Act Agreement. This should give you a taste of how a modern Residential Park Home Estate looks.
Example of a modern two bedroom residential park home floor plan.
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Bayworth Park
This charming park is set in splendid rural surroundings, overlooking areas of outstanding beauty. Bayworth Park is the perfect place to spend a relaxing and quiet retirement. Tucked away at the end of a lane, this park is ideally located to provide peace and tranquillity and yet the bustling University town of Oxford is just five miles away. Also only two miles away is the old market town of Abingdon-on-Thames situated on the west bank of the River Thames, seven miles downstream of Oxford and has remarkable historical and archaeological connections. Excavations have shown Abingdon-on-Thames to be the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in England with evidence of Iron Age, Roman and Saxon Settlements. Places of interest include: The County Hall Museum, Christ Church Cathedral and The Abbey grounds, garden and meadow.
Bayworth Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Oxford, also known as the “City of Dreaming Spires”, is equally steeped in history and known mainly for its prestigious Oxford University. Whether you visit the Ashmolean Museum, The Pitt Rivers Museum or some of Oxford’s 38 Colleges, there is always something of interest to discover. Feeling a little more energetic? Then hire a punt or a rowing boat, and for those who prefer something a little more sedate there is always the scheduled passenger boat service. For your convenience there is a local bus service that stops right outside the park.
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Abingdon Museum David Goode Sculpture, Ark T Centre, Inspires Art Gallery, The Wiseman Gallery, Pegasus Theatre, Burton Taylor Theatre, Gala Bingo, Co-Op, Sainsbury’s, Dillons Newsagents.
Bayworth Park Bayworth, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6QX
Westgate Shopping Centre
Ladycroft Park
Ladycroft Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Corn Exchange Theatre
Ladycroft Park nestles on the northern edge of the historic Oxfordshire village of Blewbury, and has some lovely plots with views across open countryside. This park has live-on park managers and a real community feel.
here and elsewhere tributaries feed the Mill Brook which carries the water to the Thames at Wallingford. Blewbury Mill on this Mill Brook is said to be where blotting paper was discovered.
It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your retirement. Streams pass through the older part of the village of Blewbury, which contains a number of timber framed houses and other attractive buildings of various ages. The stone Church was originally Saxon although it has undergone numerous changes since then. The original tower was moved from the centre of the church to the west end and it contains a peal of eight bells, which were repaired and re-hung for the celebration of the millennium. There are a number of springs that arise at the foot of the chalk downs, some of which feed a small lake known as the “Watercress Beds�, unsurprisingly this is because watercress used to be cultivated there. From
Ladycroft Park is ideally situated being only three miles south of Didcot and 14 miles from the renowned University town of Oxford. It is a perfect location for those seeking an old fashioned, peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city life yet located conveniently with easy reach of London and Birmingham. There is also a bus stop located outside of the park which connects with the local villages and their amenities.
Busby House Dental Practice, J Kershaw and Partners Doctors, New Coronet Bingo Club, Cornerstone Art gallery, Didcot Leisure Centre, Boots Pharmacy, Tesco, Wallingford Museum, Beale Park, Harpers Fitness Club, The Didcot Wave Swimming Pool, Pendon Museum, Paper Shop, Art 2 Art.
Ladycroft Park Berry Lane, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 9QN Pendon Museum
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Fangrove Park
Fangrove Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Ascot Racecourse With a superb location, set in rural Surrey but yet close enough to London and to some excellent transport links, Fangrove Park is the perfect countryside retreat for you to enjoy the golden years of your life! This residential park is located off Lyne Lane, in the semi-rural village of Lyne, and the larger centres of both Chertsey and Virginia Water are just less than 3 miles away. There you will find a wide range of retail and service outlets, together with leisure and many other facilities, as well as railways stations with regular trains into London Waterloo and also towards Reading and Wokingham.
The town is also home to the Chertsey Cricket Club, one of England’s oldest and most influential cricket clubs which, away from the field, also offers a vibrant social membership and doubles as one of the most picturesque beer gardens in the county during the summer.
St Peter’s Hospital, Heathrow Airport, Central London, Richmond Park
The park occupies a very prime residential location, being close to the Wentworth estate, Foxhill Golf Club and other similar complexes that contribute towards this area’s recognition as one of the most exclusives within the county. Central London is within approximately 25 miles of the park, Heathrow Airport is 16 miles away and Gatwick Airport is also easily accessible.
In Chertsey, one of the oldest market towns in England, you can also visit the historic royal Hampton Court Palace, the famous 7 ¼ in gauge miniature Great Cockcrow Railway or delight yourself at the London Bus Museum.
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Fangrove Park Lyne Lane, Lyne, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0BN
Thorpe Park
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Harewood Park
Highlights and Local Amenities:
The Museum of Iron Age, Valley Leisure Centre, Finkley Down Farm Park, Andover Shopping Centre, Framesmith Art Gallery, The Lights Theatre, Houghton Lodge Gardens, Amesbury Archer Harewood Park is set in an ideal location if you wish to be close to the local town and shopping facilities and yet still enjoy the peace and tranquillity of living on a park based in glorious Hampshire. With just 35 homes, Harewood Park has a good community spirit which along with a live-on park manager provides a real sense of security. It is a pleasant park, set in the picturesque village of Andover Down, on the outskirts of Andover and close to all local amenities. There is a bus stop outside the park with connecting routes to Basingstoke, Winchester and Salisbury. Nearby you will find Andover Town which caters for all your shopping needs. Discover the shops and cafés around the attractive High Street and narrow walkways or explore the Chantry Centre, the town’s modern indoor shopping complex. Being 13 miles North West
of Winchester, the town has been in continuous habitation since Saxon times and was granted its first charter in 1175 by King Henry II. Throughout its history, Andover has been situated on important lines of communication with the ancient Harrow Way passing just north of the town. During the 18th century the town was an important stop over route for stagecoaches between London, Salisbury and Exeter. The nearby Iron Age settlement of “Danebury Hill Fort”, and the Roman remains of the “Fullerton Mosaic”, provide insights into Andover’s more ancient past. For those who like to walk and/or have a love of nature, don’t miss the lovely “Test Way” walking trail or the “Hawk Conservancy Trust” with its 150 different birds of prey.
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A pleasant park set in the picturesque village of Andover Down.
Harewood Park Andover Down, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6LH
Elmstead Park
Harvester, Somerfield, Lloyds Pharmacy, Trout Fishing Pond, St Marys Church, Amport Cricket Club.
The residents look out for one another and this enhances the feeling of living in a close knit community.
Just 10 minutes from our Harewood Park is Elmstead Residential Park set in the heart of the countryside, and only a few miles from the motorway. This park has an intimate feel to it, consisting of just 41 plots all of which have been placed to make the most of the panoramic views. One of the advantages of living on Elmstead Residential Park is its live-on park manager who oversees the day to day running of the park and provides a feeling of security. Another advantage is that the residents look out for one another and this enhances the feeling of living in a close knit community.
Elmstead Park Wire Mead Lane, East Cholderton, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8LU
Close by is the picturesque market town of Andover. Set in the Test Valley, this town has an attractive high street, with narrow walk ways that date back to Saxon
times. The majority of the town’s buildings date from the 18th century when Andover was the place for coaches to stop over on their way to London, Southampton and Oxford. The town hosts a series of free live events each year called “Andover Live” and there is a street market every Thursday and Saturday in the High Street. Elmstead Residential Park is ideally positioned within close proximity of all local amenities. The larger village of Thruxton is approximately 0.5 miles away with two public houses and the nearest shopping centre is in Andover which is only 5 miles away. If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil retirement, either one of our Andover parks could be the park for you away from all the hustle and bustle.
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Surrey Hills Park
Highlights and Local Amenities:
Guildford Museum, New Victoria theatre, Forest Gallery of Fine Art, Connaught Leisure Centre, Local Grocery Stores, Hospital and Day Centre, Royal Oak Public House, Bird World, Guildford Art Gallery, Red Biddy Gallery, Camberley Theatre, Frimley Lodge Park, Surrey Hills Park is located in an area of natural beauty with rolling hills, valleys and ancient woodlands. This park offers a peaceful environment for its residents and the homes are laid out neatly with many having their own gardens and parking bays. Surrey Hills Park was voted one of the best parks in the South East of England for quality, location and the overall look of the park by an independent survey. There is a good community spirit on this park and residents take great pride in their homes, keeping their gardens neat and tidy. This park has the added benefit of a live-on park manager for that extra peace of mind. The local village shops cater for all your daily needs, whilst for larger shopping requirements and leisure activities the main towns of Guildford, Camberley, Aldershot and Farnham are all a short distance away.
For those who are looking for a more active lifestyle there are many footpaths, bridleways and other small roads suitable for horse riding, cycling and walking that criss-cross the parish. Normandy Common has a picnic site and stream with a path heading west that leads to Normandy Hill. There is also the Christmas Pie trail which leads into Guildford via a trail through woods, commons and meadows. Normandy also has many things to do with many clubs (especially sport) set up throughout the village.
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Voted one of the best parks in the South East of England for quality and location.
Surrey Hills Park Guildford Road, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey GU3 2AZ
Chapel Farm Park
Tri Lakes Country Park, Guildford Lido (Swimming Pool), Gala Bingo, Jolly Farmer Harvester, The Normandy Tennis Club, The Normandy Train Club, The Normandy Historians, The Normandy Cricket Club and The Normandy Football Club.
With stunning views over rolling countryside, this park is the area’s little secret.
Chapel Farm Park Guildford Road, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey GU3 2BB
Chapel Farm Park has stunning views over rolling countryside and adjoins its sister park Surrey Hills. Many of the homes have their own car parking space and the park is designed to afford its residents the experience of living in a rural environment and yet still being close to local amenities. Chapel Farm Park is located in the village of Normandy in the extreme west of Surrey and a short distance from the Hampshire border. The district remains largely rural with agriculture and associated businesses being the principal industry.
Here you’ll be part of a vibrant community, settled in a village with a distinctive rural character yet fortunate enough to have great road and rail links to London and other major cities. The village has its own station with direct links to Aldershot and Guildford, where you can find some major amenities and have a spot of retail therapy. After enjoying the relaxing and tranquil lifestyle that Chapel Farm Park has to offer, so you’re sure to have the best of both worlds.
This park has been described as the area’s little secret as it is hidden from public view, yet it is only a short distance to Guildford, with the nearest shops being approximately a three minutes’ drive away and include a pharmacy, a supermarket and a hairdressers.
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The Willows Park
The Willows Park is also located in the village of Normandy, within a district that lives mainly on agriculture and associated businesses. Set in rolling countryside, this park is in an area of natural beauty and it is one of the most popular parks in Surrey. The homes and the gardens have been maintained to a high standard and there is a good community spirit on the park. There is also a live-on park manager for that extra peace of mind. The Willows Park is ideal for those who require a peaceful life. The local village shops cater for all your daily needs, whilst for larger shopping requirements and leisure activities, the main towns of Guildford, Camberley, Aldershot and Farnham are all a short distance away.
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Highlights and Local Amenities:
Guildford Museum, Guildford Art Gallery, Forest Gallery Fine Art, Red Biddy Gallery, New Victoria Theatre, Camberley Theatre, Cannaught Leisure
The Willows Park is ideal for those who require a peaceful life.
The Willows Park Guildford Road, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey GU3 2BJ
The Oaks Park
Centre, Bird World, Frimley Lodge Park, Tri Lakes Country Park, Guildford Lido (Swimming Pool), Gala Bingo, Jolly Farmer Harvester.
This park represents real value for money and a peaceful and tranquil haven.
The Oaks Park is a development set at the top of Surrey Hills Park. This section of the park comprises of just 14 extra-large plots all with a country view over the Surrey Hills countryside. These plots are much sought after and make it possible to not only have off road parking, but to also have the option to have a private garage or conservatory. The Oaks Park is set in the quaint country village of Normandy in the extreme west of Surrey. Famous for its views and country walks, The Oaks Park adjoins its sister parks of Surrey Hills, The Willows and Chapel Farm. The local shops are just a three minute drive away and there is a bus stop outside the park entrance. Compared with the price of bricks and mortar homes in the area, this park represents real
value for money and a peaceful and tranquil haven in which to retire. The main county town of Guildford is not far away and the centre of London is about an hour away by car. There is a good community spirit on the park and also a live-on manager for that extra peace of mind.
The Oaks Park Guildford Road, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey GU3 2AZ
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Crouch Park
Crouch Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Prittlewell Priory Museum Crouch Park is located in the Ancient Hamlet of Hullbridge, Essex just a few minutes drive from the A127 and approximately a 16 minute drive from junction 29 of the M25. Eight miles away is the seaside resort of Southend and the famous Cliffs Pavilion where international artistes regularly perform. This park is nestled alongside the stunning River Crouch which is visited each year by nearly twenty-five thousand water birds including nationally important numbers of Shelduck, Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit and Dark Bellied Brent Geese. The Essex Coast provides over-wintering for around one fifth of the world population of Dark Bellied Brent Geese with an average peak of just over six thousand birds (about 2.5% of the world population) congregating around the Crouch and Roach estuary.
From its lovely riverside walk which leads in to the ancient village of Hullbridge, to the many pubs serving homemade food, Crouch Park offers its inhabitants a tranquil and pleasing lifestyle. Several of the plots have riverside views and there is a good community spirit among the residents. Bus services are available to all local towns and the park is conveniently located for Southend and Stansted Airports with the train station being nearby. The village itself has around 7,300 residents and is steeped in history. In fact, prehistoric relics and Mesolithic flint axes have been found in the parish and the name originated from a Roman bridge that once crossed the river. This park has all the qualities of a holiday park but with the benefit of being fully residential.
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Prittlewell Priory Museum, Southend Palace Theatre, Clay Cottage Art Gallery, Battlesbridge Antique Centre, The Rose Garden Restaurant, The Chichester Hotel & Restaurant, Artigo Art Gallery, Cliffs Pavillion, Lords Golf and Country Club, Garden Hyde Hall, Wickford Memorial Park, Gala Bingo, Hambro Pharmacy, Riverside Medical Centre.
Crouch Park Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex SS5 6PX
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Blueleighs Park
Highlights and Local Amenities:
Needham Market, Ipswich Regent Theatre, Mechanical Music Museum, Stowupland sports centre, Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre, Gala Bingo, Needham Market Pharmacy, Doctors Practice, Dentist, Tesco’s, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Whitton Sports Blueleighs Residential Park is located in a beautiful setting with picturesque views over open countryside and woodland in the Heart of Suffolk. The park nestles in the ancient great wood overlooking the historic village of Great Blakenham. This park is spacious well laid out with many new homes, and it has benefited from a complete makeover during the past years. There is a good community spirit here and the park has a live-on park manager for extra security and to ensure everything is running smoothly. Blueleighs Residential Park has been cleverly landscaped to a unique design which breaks away from the traditional uniform park appearance, thus giving the park a ‘village feel’ character of its own. It is an attractive park in all seasons and is visited by an abundance of wildlife. The park is so quiet often all you can hear is bird song.
Located just outside of Ipswich in the county of Suffolk, Blueleighs offers a relaxing lifestyle for those who are looking for peace and tranquillity. Just five hundred metres from the park there is a bus stop that will take you to Ipswich, local shops are one mile away and the nearest supermarket is a ten minute drive away, so whatever your requirements your shopping needs are catered for. The Park is just eleven miles from the coast where you can spend the day enjoying sea views and fresh air. For those that like a spot of sightseeing Norwich Castle and Cathedral offer a slice of history. Three theatres, two cinemas, a bowling green, a swimming pool and Newmarket race course are all nearby and there are also some lovely restaurants. Being situated where it is Blueleighs Park offers many ways for you to fill your leisure time.
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Blueleighs Park Chalk Hill Lane, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0ND
Saxon Park
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Saxon Park Barretts Lane, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 8SA
Saxon Park can be found nestled within the Suffolk countryside, with the peaceful village of Needham Market being less than a mile from the park entrance. It has recently undergone a facelift and now boasts tarmac roads with all the new homes having their own parking bays. The village offers a range of local amenities, from a supermarket and garage, through to antique stores and tea shops. There are many events held throughout the year including fetes, firework displays and a Christmas Carol Service and the area is known for its close knit community and old fashioned values.
local information centre which will afford you hours of nature watching and country walking which will be fantastic at any time of year. Surrounded by open countryside and woodland, Saxon Park makes an ideal setting for a peaceful retirement.
Needham Lake is located just outside the village and is stocked with a variety of fish as well as other wildlife. You can obtain a nature trail map of the area from the
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Lakeview Park
Lakeview Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Weald Country Park Lakeview Park is by far the most popular park in the Wyldecrest portfolio. Located at Noak Hill, Romford, it is a mature park comprising of over 132 homes set out in a variety of locations, giving the overall feel of a small village. There is a car park situated at the top of Cummings Hall Lane and a bus stop right outside the park entrance for your convenience. This park is able to provide its residents with a tranquil environment within easy reach of local facilities. Noak Hill is a village in the far north east of the London Borough of Havering and where a small Civil Parish formed in 1985. It’s located immediately north of the post-war estate of Harold Hill and east of Haveringatte-Bower. Romford is historically a market town in the county of Essex and as part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, significantly expanded and increased in population, becoming a municipal borough in 1937 and has formed part of Greater London
since 1965. It is now one of the largest commercial, retail, entertainment and leisure districts outside central London. Lakeview Park has good connections with Harold Hill and Brentwood and is just a five minute drive from the M25. Hilldene Shopping Centre is just a mile away and it is approximately a twenty minute drive to Lakeside in Thurrock with its excellent shopping, restaurants and entertainment facilities. Romford Market trades on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week and everyday leading up to the Christmas period. For those with an interest in history, there is a patchwork of scenic country walks, ancient villages, historic houses and archaeological finds throughout the area. At the entrance to Lakeview Park there is the famous Bear Pub which is popular with residents as it is just a short walk away and serves great homemade meals with special discounts on Mondays for Lakeview residents.
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Tisburys Aquatic Nursery, Boots Pharmacy, The Liberty Shopping Centre, Old Macdonalds Farm, Weald Country Park, Mecca Bingo, Hainault Forest Country Park, Unicorn Harvester, Central Park Leisure Centre, David Lloyd Leisure Club, Havering Museum, Brandler Galleries, Railway Vehicle Preservations Museum, The Baytree Centre.
Lakeview Park Cummings Hall Lane, Noak Hill, Romford, Essex RM3 7LE
Scatterdells Park
Scatterdells Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Aldenham Country Park Scatterdells Park is located in the beautiful Kings Langley area of Hertfordshire. This park is hidden away, tucked out of sight along Scatterdells Lane which is situated in and amongst some beautiful properties. If peace, quiet and a perfect location is what you are looking for, then Scatterdells is definitely the park for you. There is a good community spirit on the park which is kept in immaculate condition. Kings Langley is a historic town in Hertfordshire, 21 miles northwest of central London and to the south of the Chiltern Hills. Kings Langley is now part of the London commuter belt and 2 miles south of Hemel Hempstead and north of Watford. A Roman villa has been excavated just south of the village which was probably part of the lands of the Abbey of St. Albans, although actual records have been lost. 20th century housing developments have led to the village
spreading out on either side of the main road. The A41 has now been diverted west of the village leaving the high street to local traffic for the first time in centuries. The M25, the London orbital motorway, passes just south of the village on an imposing viaduct across the River Gade valley. From Scatterdells Park it is easier to access the local shops by car but there is also the added advantage of a bus stop at the bottom of the lane which runs regularly into Hemel Hempstead, Watford and the pretty village of Bovingdon. Within walking distance, there is a tea house and a pub which serves great homemade meals.
Simpson Fine Art Gallery, Elgiva Theatre, Old Town Hall Office Theatre, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Watford Museum, Gardens of the Rose, Aldenham Country Park, Willows Farm Village, Physique Health and Fitness, Bluebeckers Eating House, Mallard Harvester, Mecca Bingo, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, Co-Op Supermarket, Sainsbury’s, Pampard Pharmacy, Local bus service.
Scatterdells Park Scatterdells Lane, Needham Market, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire WD4 9ET
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Shirkoak Park
Shirkoak Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Lympne Castle Shirkoak Park is situated in the Weald of Kent and close to the beautiful village of Woodchurch. This Park is set in rolling countryside, with the added benefit of superb fishing ponds, acres of open walking fields and a designated relaxation area for residents called “The Spinney”. With an abundance of wildlife, this park really is the place to settle down and truly enjoy your retirement. Less than a mile away in Woodchurch, there are two public houses serving hot and cold food daily and during the spring and summer months morris dancers perform. This village has all the local amenities including a post office, farm shop, small general store, garage and a doctor’s surgery. The village green is the hub of the local community where everyone comes together for regular events and festivities. It is the home to the local football and cricket clubs that use the pavilion on the green.
Alongside the green is the Village Memorial Hall, Annexe and tennis courts which can be used by the park residents. The county town of Ashford is not far away and there is a bus stop at the entrance to the park making it convenient to travel to local villages and markets. In Ashford, there are all the usual superstores and two very good shopping areas, one of which is a purpose built designer outlet. The International Train Station is situated here with regular trains departing from London to the continent. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy peace and tranquillity, Shirkoak Park is the perfect place for you. It provides both an idyllic place to relax and enjoy life and a fantastic investment opportunity. Here, you can make the most of your life and enjoy the golden years of your retirement.
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Woodchurch Village Life Museum, C M Booth Museum, Woodchurch Village, Lympne Castle, Farm World, Port Lympne Zoo Park, Park Mall Shopping Centre, Mecca Bingo, Eversleigh Fitness Centre, Post Office, Co-Op Supermarket, Boots Pharmacy, Local Doctors Surgery and Dentist.
Shirkoak Park Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent TN26 3RP
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Wickens Meadow
Wickens Meadow Highlights and Local Amenities
Lullingstone Castle Wickens Meadow Park is situated in the quiet village of Dunton Green, in the historical town of Sevenoaks, offering surrounding beauty, splendid country views and a peaceful and quiet setting. This retirement park has many local amenities just a few steps from your door and is close to Sevenoaks town centre. With the railway being so handy and the motorway easily accessible, getting around could not be simpler! If you enjoy long walks and cycling then Pilgrims Way is the perfect place to explore. History states this is the historic and notable route taken by Pilgrims from Hampshire to the Shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury. This lovely and really exclusive site truly boasts a community feel and is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement and live the best of your golden years!
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Shoreham Aircraft Museum, Lullingstone Castle, Knole, Sevenoaks Town Golf Club, The Stag Theatre.
This lovely and really exclusive site truly boasts a community feel.
Wickens Meadow Rye Lane, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5JB
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
The Retreat Park
The Retreat Park Highlights and Local Amenities
Chingford Golf Course Located in the Buckhurst Hill area, with a wide range of local amenities and facilities, this lovely and wellmaintained park with views of Epping Forest is the perfect place to spend your retirement years.
the ideal choice for those who wish to live a peaceful life within stunning countryside surroundings but yet close enough to some of the excitement, bustling and all the great facilities inherent to big cities.
Buckhurst Hill Bowling and Lawn Tennis, Buckhurst Hill Tube Station, Chingford Golf Course, Chingford Cricket Club, Local Bus Service, Local Supermarkets.
The Retreat Park Home Estate is situated approximately five miles south of the M25 and eleven miles north-east of Central London. The city centres of Chigwell sit to the east and Chingford to the west, both within easy driving distance. The Buckhurst Hill tube station offers access to Central London within 25 minutes, meaning that all of our residents can enjoy the best of both worlds. Bounded by mature broadleaved trees, this tranquil site has excellent views over Whitehall Plain to Epping Forest beyond and we can assure you’ll never get tired of admiring this area’s lovely and beautiful sights. The Retreat’s prime and extremely popular location makes it
The Retreat Park Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5TT
Chingford Cricket Club
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Our hassle free Part Exchange Scheme
three local estate agents. We ask you to provide the details so we are not seen to be coercing the price. We will then arrange for the three agents to visit and provide to us the true market value of your home. We will also carry out our own research to make sure the information we are being told is correct. Once we are happy with the results, Wyldecrest Parks will make an offer to you for what we will buy your property for. Once the price has been agreed, Wyldecrest Parks will aim to exchange contracts with you within 6 weeks, setting a completion date for six months later or earlier by mutual agreement. This is when the sale of the property and purchase of the Park Home become legally binding. If your Park Home is available for you to move into sooner than the set completion date, you will have the opportunity to do so whilst your current property is being sold**.
Trouble selling your home? Not happy with your estate agent? Want to save hundreds of pounds in estate agency fees? Wyldecrest Parks has the solution for you. At Wyldecrest Parks we can relate to the stress of selling a property. The biggest hurdle is finding an estate agent who you can trust entirely. It is far too common for agents to over value a property in order to win your instruction. This results in very low interest from potential buyers within the first couple of weeks of the property being on the market, which leads to the estate agent asking for you to reduce the price so they stand a better chance of securing a buyer. The first two weeks of a property being on the market are the most pivotal. In order to make your move onto one of our prestigious parks as smooth as possible we can offer to buy your current property in part exchange for your new Park
Home. Our Part Exchange Scheme is unique to us and is designed to take away the stress, inconvenience and added work of selling a property, leaving you more time to plan your golden years. By opting to use our unique Part Exchange Scheme you will benefit from the following: • No Estate Agency Fees • Guaranteed buyer for you property resulting in a hassle free sale • Dedicated Sales Progressor • Option to move into your park home once contracts have been exchanged* After you have placed a deposit on your new home and confirmed you wish to proceed with our Part Exchange service, you will be asked to provide us with details of
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There is no fee to use the Part Exchange Scheme all we ask is that you cover your legal fees in relation to the sale of your property to Wyldecrest Parks.
*Subject to availability. **You will still be responsible for your mortgage payments and buildings insurance until the day of completion.
Finance
Your dream Residential Park Home life could be closer than you think! At Best Park Home Finance, we understand that financing your purchase of a residential mobile home may seem like a daunting task but we are here to help. We offer a transparent, easy, streamlined process and work with you to find the best solution for your needs. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and a principal lender with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, we aim to finance your dream home with a solution to suit
What we offer: •
Finance up to 70% of the purchase price of your Residential park home or lodge
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Enjoy a fixed rate of interest for the whole term of your finance
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Spread the cost for up to 15 years
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Finance to purchase not only brand-new homes but pre-owned homes as well
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Make additional payments without penalties*
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Fast, in-house application process – secure your finance within days**
you in a professional and timely manner. Plus our close relationship with Wyldecrest Parks provides you with the added reassurance of their full commitment to finding you the perfect home. No other company offers this unique package to purchase your residential park home. We don’t stop at residential parks either, we welcome any Wyldecrest Parks holiday home enquiries so please call us now on 0844 545 7077 and our dedicated team will be happy to discuss your requirements in detail. For more information visit www.bestparkhomefinance.co.uk
*Early repayment fee applies. **Subject to the receipt of completed application forms, supporting documents and credit check. Loans are subject to receipt of your completed application forms and supporting documents; terms and conditions apply. YOUR PARK HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP YOUR REPAYMENTS.
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The perks of being part of the Wyldecrest Family
REASONS
Wyldecrest Parks Referral Scheme rewards you!
to choose Wyldecrest Parks The UK’s largest Park Home operator covering over 20 counties 2 Nationwide coastal & picturesque inland Residential & Holiday Parks 3 Winners of the 2015 LondonlovesExcellence Retail & Property Award 4 Park Managers for a safe & secure environment 5 Over 50’s retired & semi-retired residential park communities 6 Up to 12 month Holiday Home Owners season * 7 Up to 10 year warranty on Brand New Park and Holiday Homes * 8 Save £££’s on reduced bills & outgoings 9 Guaranteed Finance Available * 10 Part Exchange Scheme Available * 11 Discounted Holidays for you to enjoy with your family and friends * 12 The only ISO 9001 accredited Park Home operator in the country 13 Homes from leading manufacturers and bespoke designs available 14 Amazing holiday locations & park facilities catering for all the family 15 Dedicated team looking after you every step of the way 1
*12 month warranty available on brand new Caravan Holiday Homes only. 10 year warranty available on brand new Park Homes & Lodges only. Owner seasons vary by per park. Bespoke part-exchange scheme is available. Guaranteed finance is subject to status. Site and pitch fees will apply. Prices of holidays vary by park and season and are subject to status and availability. Prices of homes vary between parks and are subject to availability. Pictures are for illustration purposes only.
Residential Owners’ Referral Scheme Have you suggested a friend or a relative moves onto one of our Residential Parks? From now on, if you introduce a new customer who buys a brand new residential home and moves in within 6 months you will be paid a £1,000 Referral Reward.
£1,00a0 l Referr Reward
Our bring on packages start from £1,495* (usual price £10,000) • Plot of your choice • Transport*
Holiday Park Owners’ Referral Scheme
• Siting & Connections
Alternatively, recommend a friend or relative who goes on to purchase a brand new Holiday Home with us and you can earn up to £1,000! The more friends you refer to Wyldecrest, the more you will benefit.
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For more information or to submit a friend or relative’s details please complete a Contact Us form or call the sales team on 0844 567 7300 *Regional scheme only available for Wyldecrest Parks’ owners.
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TIAL RESIDEN S OWNER
Fancy a change of scenery?
For more information, speak to a member of our friendly team on 0844 567 7300 *Terms and Conditions: £1,495 fee will apply to cover the plot, siting, connection and transportation for the caravan but must be no further than 75miles from Saltmarshe Castle Park only, otherwise an extra charge will be added. Bring on packages and Owner seasons vary by park. Bring on only available on Wyldecrest Holiday Parks. Prices vary between parks and is subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
Frequently asked questions Can we use any manufacturer?
Holiday Home Sublet Scheme Fancy earning an extra income from your Holiday Home? Why not let Wyldecrest rent it for you whilst you sit back and let the money roll in. It’s that simple! Pop into the office for more information or email
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Yes, we have a good working relationship with all manufacturers allowing us to give our customers a wider choice of products.
Do the plots come with gardens and parking? We know how important having your own garden space is. The majority of our homes have generous maintainable gardens. All of our parks have ample parking spaces with the majority of homes having their own parking facility directly next to their home, some even have garages.
How large can the home be? This depends on the park and available plots. However, we can accommodate most park home sizes from single units to large twin units.
20% off holidays for family and friends Let your family and friends enjoy a lovely break with us with 20% OFF on our Holiday Parks! This promotion is only available for family and friends of owners!
What is the age limit on the parks? Our parks do have an age limit of 50 plus and are designed to offer a way of life to retired and semi-retired people.
Can my grandchildren come to visit and stay? Most of our owners have grandchildren and they are more than welcome to come and visit and even stay over for a few nights. All we ask is that you notify the park office if they are intending to stay for a long period.
Can we bring our pets? Pets are welcome on the majority of our parks.
What are all the costs? How much is ground rent? Council tax (Band A), utilities, and ground rent all mount to approximately ÂŁ4,000.00 per year. Ground rent is determined by location of the park and prices start from ÂŁ105.00.
Subject to availability. Terms and Conditions apply.
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Contact Details Head Office & Residential Enquiries: 0844 567 7300 / 0844 892 7389 Holiday Enquiries: 0844 567 0011 / 0844 892 7390 Email: enquiry@wyldecrestparks.com holidayenquiries@wyldecrestparks.com Websites: www.wyldecrestparks.com www.wyldecrestholidayparks.com Follow us on: Calls cost 7p per minute plus your network access charge.
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