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Park Home Living
Thursday 4 March, 2010
Park Home Living
The LifestyleAlthough the legal definition of a park home is still that of 'mobile home', you only have to look at a modern park home and you will see little to remind you of the old fashioned concept of a mobile home or residential caravan. In every respect, today's park home is a spacious modern bungalow, fitted out to a very high standard with every possible convenience and some considerable luxury.A particular advantage of a new park home is that it is supplied fully furnished and inclusive of brand new carpets, curtains, dining and living room furniture, new beds and fitted bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. It is very well insulated and easy to heat and maintain. For luxury living, a park home is hard to beat! If you are at the stage of life when some of your appliances and furnishings have seen better days, what better treat can there be, than to start all over again with a home full of brand new furniture and equipment. A move into a park home can be the opportunity of a lifetime to start afresh and of course, your own personal 'bits and pieces' will complete the homely feel. |
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What is a Park Home?Built in a modern factory, a park home is a single storey, timber framed construction which sits on a steel chassis. The walls are very well insulated, finished with exterior rendering or cladding and the roof tiles are made from durable coated steel. The maximum width for a single unit is 14 feet and a twin unit at present, 20 feet. However, these sizes are currently under review and we will publish the new maximum width once the new legislation has been accepted. (Please be aware though, that the majority of park owners will still only be able to offer new homes up to 20 feet, due to the existing layout of the parks)Lengths can very considerably, but the average tends to be between 36 feet and 48 feet, but if a park has the space, a park home can be up to 60 feet long, giving 1,200 sq.ft of living accommodation. All residential park homes must be built to British Standard 3632. Park homes can be supplied to a pre-arranged design, or can be built to your own specifications. For many people, a combination of both is just the ticket, taking a standard design as a starting point and then adjusting some details to suit their specific needs. They may change the size of a room, or the position of a window, or maybe add a study or utility room. They may require wider doorways, or lower light switches for greater accessibility. The manufacturer designers are always happy to try and meet individual needs wherever possible. |
Text and pictures courtesy of Stately Albion Park Homes Visit the dedicated park home living website |
It is likely to be one of the most important purchases you will make and, for your peace of mind, it is wise to choose a home built by a reputable and experienced manufacturer. |
