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 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 £110,000 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 £174 per calendar
month (fixed until 2010).
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 £850 for 2005.)
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 or call Bill on
07766410405
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