STEEPED in a thousand years of history, Priory Park has been home to a medieval settlement, Augustinian monks, subjected to the whims of Cromwell, rescued by Wolseley and, in the 18th century, been a hub of smugglers’ intrigue.

The hundred acres of landscaped grounds with magnificent estuary views, ponds, fountains and nature trails stretching to the water’s edge form a natural extension to your own garden. Preserved as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest, Priory Park is a rare and exceptional property.

Within Priory Park nestles Priory Court, the park home village. A unique residential development, it offers space, independence and security within fabulous surroundings.

When entering a detached park home bungalow, you enter a luxurious modern property. You will find a wide variety of homes on ‘the Court’. This diversity of styles contributes to the unique character of the park home village. All homes benefit from the security offered by the 1983 Mobile Homes Act, and for the first ten years from new, the Gold Shield ten-year warranty.

Each home has a private drive allowing ample parking next to the home. The development is of low density with the homes being well spaced apart. This provides each with a garden large enough for the enthusiast, but not overwhelming for the reluctant gardener. The varied and different homes also enjoy different gardens, ranging from maintenance-free courtyard style, to traditional lawn with herbaceous borders.

Security at Priory Park is always there, but unobtrusive. Automatic gates close at night with access by a numbered code. Homeowners operate a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, and park staff live within the grounds. There is also a park alarm system which, if fitted, features an emergency button as well as infrared sensors for burglar alarm facility.

Within the grounds of Priory Park, along with the nature trails and woodland walks, homeowners can use the tennis courts and nine-hole golf course. The Merry Monk bar and restaurant serves as a relaxed and comfortable meeting place where you can relax and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in pleasant surroundings. Along with the park’s direct frontage on to the River Orwell foreshore, the neighbouring 150-acre country park abounding with pines, sycamores, chestnuts and ancient oaks, offers enchanting, tranquil walks.

The Priory is family owned and run. Now well into the second generation, James and Lisa Little live on the park with the third generation, Jake and Sophie, growing up fast! Why not pay them a visit...


INFO

Priory Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0JT Tel: 01473 727393 Email: [email protected] Website: www.priory-park.com

• 2009 annual service and maintenance charge, including water and sewerage rates, is £149.45 per month, or £1685 if paid in full in advance
• 50+; no resident children
• Pets by permission only for cat and/or small to medium-sized dog
• For sale – At the time of writing properties included a 45x20 Omar Sheringham at £159,995; 44x20 Stately Cardigan Cottage at £149,950; 42x20 Permahome Guildway at £143,000; 40x20 Manor Oakleigh at £139,950 and 38x20 Countryhome Lambrook Cottage at £129,495


This review was published in our annual Residential Parks Guide 2009 distributed with the September 2009 issue of Park & Holiday Homes magazine. To order our latest issue please click here.


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