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Welcome
Introduction
Orchard Park
Firs Park
Park Life
Contact Us
Welcome
My ethos in park management is to try and establish a living environment
for our residents in which I would be happy to live. I place great store
on amenity and quality of service, as well as continual upgrading and improvement
wherever possible and I am confident that our residents will support this
statement. We have a firm commitment to good practice, as evident in our
membership of the Quality Award Scheme and promotion of the Park Home Owners
Charter.
Firs Estates has a wealth of experience in park home management and some
firm ideas on how a successful park estate should be run.
I believe that Firs Estates’ parks offer our residents an extremely
high standard of environment for their retirement. Visitors to the parks
are always welcome and we will always allocate time to discuss any queries
that you may have about park home living if you are on a “fact finding” tour.
To arrange a meeting with our parks representative or to ask any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Introduction
In Britain today residential parks are providing over a quarter of a million
people with security, quality of life and peace of mind in a delightful
living environment. We believe that this popular choice of park home living
will provide you with the perfect setting for your retirement.
Firs Estates' two retirement parks in Hampshire and Berkshire are:
• developed especially to meet the needs of our residents
• retaining a high standard of care and maintenance
• secure, pleasant environments giving our residents peace of mind
• a combination of attractive rural surroundings, in convenient locations
• friendly communities
Our commitment and care to our residents is reflected through our membership
of:
• The British Home and Holiday Parks Association
• The Park Homes Charter
• National Park Homes Council Quality Award
In addition to this recognised quality assurance, both parks are members
of the Gold Shield Warranty Scheme, providing all residents with a ten
year warranty covering the structure of new park homes.
Visitors to the parks are always welcome, as we are confident that you
will be impressed by what you see.
To arrange a meeting with our parks representative or to ask any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Orchard Park Information
Introduction to the park
Park fact sheet
Current availability
Park map and directions
Introduction to Orchard Park
Orchard Park is situated close to the villages of Beedon and Chieveley
on the edge of the Lambourn Valley, in the extensive Berkshire Downs.
Within easy reach of major towns, Oxford is 19 miles and Newbury is 5 miles,
it is a well established park with mature landscaping, offering a peaceful
environment in beautiful countryside.
This special park retains a close and friendly community as all residents
are either retired or semi retired.
" I have never known people so friendly, we feel very safe"
Mr and Mrs Turner, 7 Almond Drive
" I would not live anywhere else"
Mr Mrs Croucher, 4 Almond Drive
" Lovely park, nice people and the pub's just around the corner"
Mr Bert Perris, 9 Almond Drive
A great deal of care and investment goes into Orchard Park. Every road
has its own individual name and at night the roads are lit with Victorian
style street lamps. The entrance to the park is impressive and the flower
tubs and hanging baskets around the park enhance this rural setting, painting
a picture of a well cared for and high quality park.
As part of Firs Estates continuing commitment to quality, every new park
home comes with these additional features;
• Block paving pathways to both entrances of your home
• Wrought iron railings on steps
• Private car parking laid with block paving
• Modern alarm system
• Fully turfed garden
• Concrete type store shed with electricity supply and light
• Gold shield warranty
For more detailed information about the services and community life on
Orchard Park, please view our park fact
sheet.
To arrange a meeting with our parks representative or to ask any
questions, please don't hesitate to contact
us.
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Orchard Park Fact Sheet
Local Services
Chieveley Grocery Store:
Post Office, Off Licence , Fresh Bread, Photo developing, and Dry Cleaning.
A delivery service is available to local areas for orders over £10.
Milkman:
Delivers to each home, Monday, Wednesday and Friday and carries small groceries.
Papers:
Delivered Daily
Library Van:
Visits the park on alternate Wednesdays.
Local Surgery:
Volunteer van on Wednesdays for non drivers, collects and dispenses prescriptions.
Local Pubs:
''Wagon and Horses', and 'Langley Hall'. Residents hold coffee mornings
at the 'Wagon and Horses' on alternate Wednesdays and weekly bingo in Chieveley
village hall.
Bus Stop:
Within 100yds of the park. The shoppers bus runs twice every Thursday into
Newbury, from the park.
Park Home Services
Pitch Fee:
Currently £103.30 pcm payable monthly in advance by bankers standing
order. This is reviewed annually in accordance with the 1983 Mobile
Home Act.
Council Tax:
Normally Band A payable to West Berkshire Council.
Water and Sewerage:
Charged in accordance with OFWAT regulations, invoiced quarterly by Firs
Estates Ltd.
Electricity:
Charged in accordance with OFGEM regulations, invoiced quarterly by Firs
Estates Ltd.
Gas:
Bulk Tank supplied and invoiced by Calor Gas.
Insurance:
Park home insurance available through Jardine Lloyd Thompson and is arranged
directly with them.
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Orchard Park Current Availability
New Plot Developments
We have one plot available on Russet Way for a twin park home, make and model
to your specification. The plot will be developed with the following features:
• Block Paving Pathways
• Private Parking Bay
• Storage Room with Decra Roof and Electricity Supply
• Alarm System
• Brick Steps with Ornamental Iron Railings
• Turfed Garden
Previously Occupied Homes
Stately Windsor 40 x 20
£105,000 or near offer
A unique opportunity to purchase a previously
occupied home on The Blossoms at Orchard Park. This particular home
has three bedrooms - two doubles and a single that would be ideal
as small office or work room. In
addition, the home benefits from a large hall way, lounge, dining
area, bathroom fitted with an extra large shower, utility space,
a light kitchen with cream cupboard doors, cooker, ceramic hob
and wood effect vinyl flooring.
The home also offers UPVC double glazing throughout and combi boiler central
heating. The home will be left with all carpets and curtains but no other furniture.
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Directions and map
Orchard Park is within very easy reach of the M4. Take the A34 at junction 13 and head north. Immediately take the slip
road to Beedon and Chieveley and at the top of the slip road turn left
then
first right. Orchard Park is in Old Street, 3/4 mile on the left.
Map
To arrange a meeting with our parks representative or to ask any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Firs Park Information
Introduction to the park
Park fact sheet
Current availability
Park map and directions
Introduction to Firs Park
Firs Park is located in the heart of rural Hampshire, close to the historic
market town of Petersfield.
It is a small secluded park, very conveniently situated for local amenities
and is only 200m from the beautiful Heath, Lake and Golf Course, allowing
resident easy access to these excellent facilities. Firs Park retains a
close and friendly community as all residents are either retired or semi
retired.
A high standard of quality is visable throughout the park, with features
such as the beautifully designed park entrance, compact red tarmac roads
and well maintained plots.
All new park homes are supplied complete with the following features, all
of which add to the quality of life and peace of mind for our residents:
• Block paving pathways to both entrances of your home
• Wrought iron railings on steps
• Private car parking laid with block paving on some plots
• Modern alarm system
• Fully turfed garden
• Concrete store shed with electricity supply and light
• Gold shield warranty
• Mains gas
For more detailed information about the services and community life on
Firs Park, please view our park fact sheet.
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Firs Park Fact Sheet
Heath Road Shop:
Post Office, Off Licence, Dry Cleaning and General Store just 200m from
the park
Milkman:
Delivers to each home daily
Papers:
Delivered Daily
Library Van:
Stops opposite the park every Tuesday
Local Surgery:
In Petersfield - offers a repeat prescription service via Boots
Local Pubs:
Plenty of pubs and restaurants in Petersfield town centre and in Sheet
Bus Stop:
The bus stop is opposite the park entrance and on Tuesdays there is a free
return bus to Havant Hypermarket
Park Home Services
Pitch Fee:
Currently £102.38 pcm payable monthly in advance by bankers standing
order - this is reviewed annually in accordance with the 1983
Mobile Home Act
Council Tax:
Normally Band A payable to East Hampshire District Council
Water:
Charged in accordance with OFWAT regulations, invoiced half yearly by Firs
Estates Ltd
Sewerage:
Payable direct to South East Water
Electricity:
Payable direct to Southern Electricity
Gas:
Mains gas, payable to the appropriate gas supplier
Insurance:
Park home insurance available through Jardine Lloyd Thompson and is arranged
directly with them.
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Firs Park Current Availability
Unfortunately we have no current availability at Firs Park.
If you would like to be kept informed of any homes or pitches that become
available, please don't hesitate to contact
us.
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Map and directions
Petersfield can be easily reached from London, Guildford or Portsmouth
by taking the A3(M). As you enter Petersfield, turn left at the
Red Lion Hotel into Heath Road. Continue past the Lake and Golf Course
and over the crossroads. Firs Park
is 200m on the left hand side.
Map
To arrange a meeting with our parks representative or to ask any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Park life
Living on a Park Home Estate brings community spirit and a relaxed, secure
environment to retirement. To ensure that parks retain this standard of
living, there are professional bodies and government regulations in place
that act to protect and bring benefits to both the residents and the park
home estate owner.
British Holiday and Homes Parks Association
www.bhhpa.org.uk
This is the representative association for the park home and holiday caravan
industry. Residential parks who belong to this association, recognise and
conform to the Park Home Owners Charter and also promote best practice
for operation of residential parks.
Park Homes Charter
www.bhhpa.org.uk
The Park Homes Charter was drawn up to help the home owner and the park
owner to understand and implement the laws which are part of owning and
living in a residential park home.
National Park Homes Quality Award
www.theparkhome.net
Residential parks are only awarded this quality grading if they reach the
required standards of park maintenance and management practice. As well
as compliance with the bodies shown on this page, compliance with the following
is also mandatory;
• Site Licence Conditions
• Mobile Home Act
• Planning Permission
• All homes must comply to BS3632
The park management also must agree to unannounced inspections which are
carried out by an independent group.
Gold Shield Warranty
www.theparkhome.net
This scheme provides the purchasers of park homes with peace of mind
by a free ten year warranty covering the structure of new park homes.
The
benefits derived are in addition to a purchasers rights under the
law. Park Rules and Regulations.
Park Rules
Park rules are incorporated within the written statement under the 1983
Mobile Home Act. They are intended for the quiet enjoyment of the park
for all residents and to ensure that the highest standards of care and
maintenance are kept. The issues in the park rules are therefore in the
best interest of all residents in maintaining their chosen environment.
1983 Mobile Home Act
Park homes are sold outright to residents and the land that they occupy
is leased under the terms of the 1983 Mobile Home Act. The homes may be
sold on the park, upon which sale the park will charge 10% commission.
Before signing a contract to order a new home, prospective purchasers must
be given a copy of this agreement and talked through it, as well as a copy
of the Park Homes Owners Charter.
To discuss park home living further and how Firs Estates can provide you
with the ideal setting for your retirement, please contact
us.
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Contact Us
For sales and general enquiries, please contact Dawn Sleet using the
details below.
Telephone: 01564 823084 or 07973 563795
Address: Firs Estates Ltd, Hillcrest House, Alcester Road, Wythall, Worcestershire,
B47 6DG
Email: info@firsestates.co.uk
You are welcome to visit our parks at any time. However, we would recommend
that you telephone Dawn Sleet to arrange a mutually convenient appointment
so that she may make time available to answer all of your questions.
The park addresses:
Orchard Park, Old Oxford Road, Chieveley, Berkshire RG20 8RX
Firs Park, Durford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4HH
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