There are many things our homeowners love about living at Gateforth Park.
From the tranquillity of our rural setting to our vibrant community, the nearby leisure opportunities and the layout of the homes, Gateforth Park is a wonderful place to call home.
But don’t just take our word for it! We caught up with three of our residents to find out what they think of life at Gateforth. Sue Hicken, the first resident to move in, and Simon Turner, who lives at Gateforth with his wife Doreen, along with another happy resident who preferred not to be named, share their thoughts here.
What made you choose park home living?
Simon: We were looking for a secure and peaceful retirement away from the hustle and bustle of life on an estate but with the convenience of living somewhere that is not remote or far removed from the necessities of a modern life.
Sue: We ran a park ourselves and knew how lovely it could be to actually live on one and have this kind of living without working.
Resident A: Initially it was just downsizing and I did have some doubts about park home living… but four and a half years later it was the best move we could have made.
Why did you choose Gateforth Park?
Simon: We visited quite a number of parks and did our due diligence on the owners and spoke to existing residents. Gateforth Park was a clear winner: the owners have a track record in holiday and residential parks and Gateforth Park has been thoughtfully planned with nice gardens and space between properties. Also, importantly for us, it was not a series of homes in straight lines but rather they are more of a meandering group of homes.
Sue: We found Gateforth on the internet. After visiting other park homes, we found Gateforth had all our requirements. Security, beautiful homes, garden of our own etc and although we were the first residents to move in to it felt like it was going to look and feel like a 5-star park.
Resident A: We looked at almost every fully residential park home site in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and it was clear the vision for Gateforth Park was a cut above.
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- Simon and Doreen at Gateforth Park.
How did you find the process of choosing a home and moving here?
Simon: We were able to bespoke our property with the assistance of the sales team from the park in conjunction with the home builders, which meant we could tweak the design to achieve exactly what we wanted. If anything, there is much more choice of home builders available now, so it should not be too difficult to get exactly what you want.
Sue: We decided the first time we visited that Gateforth was for us. When we got home we rang in with our deposit. We decided on one of the show homes. No problems at all.
Resident A: The sales team and management were very helpful throughout the process. Being one of the very first residents, everything was a new experience for everyone but enjoyable, from choosing the home to moving in.
Are you pleased you made the move?
Simon: We are delighted we made the move, it has exceeded our expectations.
Sue: Never once have we regretted moving here, the staff are friendly, the other residents are lovely. It’s brill when we all get together in our community centre. I have a little dog and she loves walking round the park and woods. She knows exactly where all her friends live and who she can get treats from. Everyone is so helpful and I just love it here.
Resident A: Absolutely! Very happy here especially as it is clean, quiet, feels safe and, if everyone adheres to the rules and guidelines, it’s a pleasant environment.
Discover what makes Gateforth Park special
Find out why our homeowners love Gateforth Park by booking an appointment to visit us! You’ll meet wiht one of our team who will give you a tour of the site and leav you to browse our show homes. They’ll be on hand to answer any questions you may have about living on a residential park and buying a park home.
Please make an appointment with our sales team by calling 01757 616 646 or emailing gateforthpark@yhlparks.co.uk.