The caravan park at Finchale has two distinctive parts, the static park and the touring site. In October 2004 the static park started a major redevelopment which will ultimately comprise of the removal of the current caravans and the introduction of fully serviced residential park homes.
Finchale from the air in 1987
before the development.
December 2006 after the ground work for stages one and
two of the development is complete.
Firstly, let us look at the history of the family at
Finchale. Mr. and Mrs. Welsh bought the
Many changes have been implemented since the handover
but the biggest part of the development is just about to take place. At the
moment the park has a license for twenty-five residential caravans and ninety
holiday homes. At the beginning of 2003 we had a visit from the environmental
officer who advised us to upgrade the park, put services in and as long as we
followed his guidelines we could upgrade to an extra fifty residential plots in
place of the ninety static vans.
The park is BH&HPA approved and will provide all
of the comforts of home with mains services and LPG gas. All homes will be
built to a high standard with double glazing, central heating, fully fitted
kitchen and bathrooms with carpets, curtains and even fully furnished.
There is a wide range of fixtures, fittings and
furniture to choose from and all homes are built to individual specification.
There is a choice of two or three bedroom homes with
the option of a study. The main living area may be open plan or have separate
dining and living areas.
20' 42'
20' 45'
These floor plans
are only an example of what is available as plans are made to individual
specifications.
The quiet nature of the park makes it a perfect choice
for retired or semi-retired folk, who are looking for a village lifestyle and
strong community spirit and while children are not encouraged as residents on
the park they will love to visit.
The park is BH&HPA approved and lodges provide all
of the comforts of home with double-glazing, central heating, fully fitted
kitchens and bathrooms with carpets, curtains and all furnishings included in
the price. All homes are custom made to residents’ specifications although show
homes are available to view and buy. Homes range in size from 42’ x 20’ to 50’
x 20’ and prices start in the region of £120,000 but exact price will depend
upon individual choices.
Lodge owners have the benefits and security
of tenure afforded by the Mobile Homes Act 1983 Rent is payable at a
rate of £184 per calendar month.
The rent includes:-
24 hour security including card access barrier
water rates
street lighting
gas/electricity (belowground) maintenance including
meter
maintenance of sewerage systems
maintenance of roads
Landscaping and grass cutting
Gas and electricity will be metered
with meters being read at an agreed interval and charges will be payable to the
park shop. There is no standing charge for meters. Park home owners will be
liable to pay council tax and we have been advised that the park homes will be
classed as Band A. (Approx
£900 for 2009.)
Should
you wish to sell your park home we reserve the right to sell your home for you.
Your family may take over your park home provided that they meet the
aforementioned criteria.
The exterior of the homes have a wood effect finish
supplied by 'EZEDECK.' To ensure continuity throughout the park decking will
also be produced by 'EZEDECK.' Using recycled materials and the latest
thermoplastic technology you have the beautiful look of wood without the
maintenance!
For
more information look at their website - http://www.ezedeck.co.uk
The first phase of the development has now been
completed.
More information on the
first phase of development can be seen by clicking on the link below.
Development Phase One
Photographs showing the first homes coming onto the
site and more information about the lodges can be seen by clicking on the link
below.
New Homes
The second phase of the development is now complete.
More information can be seen by clicking on the link
below.
Development Phase
Two
Back to the
Eco Village Development
For more information on the Park, our new development
and availability of residential plots
please call Ann on 0191
3866528 or E-mail: godricawatson@hotmail.com