Lea Park, Lincolnshire
Nestling between the Fens and the Wash, Boston was once one of the country’s major ports, and also gave its name to the US city of Massachusetts, five of whose state Governors were descendants of Lincolnshire Bostonians. It was in Boston, too, that the original Pilgrim Fathers attempted a first escape from religious persecution, aiming to seek refuge in Holland at a time when emigration without state permission was illegal.
Lea Park has 33 homes sited and is licensed for forty-one homes, laid out along two parallel and newly resurfaced roads, and around the large square at the far end. The homes themselves vary in age, reflecting the park’s 40-year history.
The park is owned and run by the Derbicz family, who are Lincolnshire born and bred. Ray Lealand, a local farmer and fruit importer, bought the land for Lea Park, and the house that stood on it, back in 1964. He obtained planning permission for a residential park, began installing caravan homes and sold tourers from the site, as well as renting flats in the old house. The house was eventually demolished, and some bungalows built in its stead. These are now rented out, with similar restrictions to those applying on the park – over 50s with no dependant children.
Ray’s daughter Anne Derbicz started helping him in the late 1980s, and took over with her husband Christopher in 1995. Their children Rachel and Steven are now involved in running Lea Park and also their second park, Hall Hills. This is three miles from Boston town centre and is classed as a country park.
Running beside the River Witham this park is ideal for those that enjoy walking and cycling.
Today, Lea Park is pristine, its tidiness matching the homeowners’ well-kept gardens, and though it is in a residential area, nothing much disturbs the peaceful atmosphere.
From some of the gardens, the imposing tower of the ‘Boston Stump’ can be seen rising above the roofs of the town.
PARK INFO
Lea Park, 119 Church Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 0LG
Tel: 01205 365818/07778 989692 Email:[email protected]Website: www.lincolnshireparkhomes.co.uk
• Ground rent for Lea Park and Hall Hills is £120.50 every 28 days for twin homes
• LPG central heating on Lea Park
• Mains gas on Hall Hills
• 50+, semi-retired and retired; no dependant children
• One domestic pet allowed per home
FOR SALE
Lea Park – At the time of writing, properties included a 2000 28x20 Omar Oulton at £85,000 (no chain)
Hall Hills Park – 2004 45ft x 20ft Tingdene Villa. Offers in excess of £97,500. 2009 45ft x 20ft Tingdene Dolben Lodge priced at £120,000
This article was published in the Residential Parks Guide with the August 2011 issue of Park & Holiday Homes. To order a copy of Park & Holiday Homes please click here
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