Trent Park, Enfield: inside a 413 acre country park
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Hello everyone. Living inside a 413 acre country park, on land that was once the hunting ground of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Today, Trent Park is what we are looking at today!
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Kuzey Londra’da, Enfield’da, 56 acres a collection of homes set on its own grounds of and surrounded by a 413 acre country park. New and restored homes side by side. 24 hour security, Oakwood metro istasyonuna a private shuttle, a heated outdoor swimming pool, Tennis courts and a fully equipped gym. Yes, you read that correctly: within the boundaries of London, on land with a royal history.
Prices
- Homes: £725,000and up
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom options
- Sizes: 82 m², 223 m²
- New build and Restored historic homes side by side
- Address: Trent Park, Enfield, London EN4 0EZ
In our portfolio this project is Sunningdale Park in the same category: the restoration of a historic manor estate. The difference is that Trent Park is within the boundaries of London, so it is both a rural way of living and a London address. the advantages of buying a new build home a rare combination for anyone who wants to combine it with a historic setting.
Why Trent Park?
You are buying history: Trent Park is land that was used as a hunting ground by royalty such as Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, James I and Charles I. It later became a favoured place of high society. Owning a home on land with a past of that kind is a privilege new build schemes cannot compete with, and it makes a serious difference on resale.
- Oakwood Station (Piccadilly Line), sakinlere a private shuttle hizmeti var
- direct to central London on the Piccadilly Line and direct to Heathrow
- 14 minutes to junction 24 of the M25, fast access to the motorway network
- Heathrow Airport about by car 35 dakika
- A 413 acre country park at your door; walking and nature areas
A scale without equal in London, 56 acres of private grounds and 413 acres of surrounding park. No other residential scheme within the boundaries of London has a green setting on this scale. And the 24 hour security service means your home is safe while you are away from London, which is decisive for buyers who travel often.
Daily life: country living in the city
In the morning by the private shuttle to Oakwood, and from there into the centre on the Piccadilly Line. A walk in the 413 acre park at lunchtime. A match on the tennis courts or a workout in the gym in the evening. A swim in the heated outdoor pool in the summer: seeing an outdoor pool in a residential scheme in London is genuinely rare. At the weekend the country park, the historic centre of Enfield and the green spaces of north London.
Trent Park rental yield
In this segment the tenant profile is very particular: senior executives posted to London, families whose children attend the schools in the area, and international families looking for a secure and private way of living. Three and four bedroom homes usually let for £3,200 to £4,500 a month a month. That puts the gross rental yield in the 3.5-4.5% band.
In this price band the investment argument is not rental yield but wealth preservation and scarcity. Services such as 24 hour security and the private shuttle pull the quality of the tenant up. If a high yield is your priority, high yield buy to let areas is worth a look.
The shared areas and the details that set Trent Park apart
- A heated outdoor swimming pool: an amenity almost never seen in residential schemes in London.
- Tennis courts: for residents only; also very rare in London.
- Fully equipped gym: a facility you can use without paying a membership.
- 24 hour security: a gated and controlled development; your home is safe while you are away.
- A private shuttle to Oakwood Station: a transport service set aside for residents.
- 56 acres of private grounds: the landscaped area surrounding the homes.
- 413 acres of country park: at your door, the historic English countryside.
- Restored historic homes: alongside the new build houses there are period structures too.
Energy efficiency and comfort
The new build homes are fitted with modern insulation and efficient systems; typically in the EPC B band. In the restored historic homes the performance can differ, since in listed structures the original details are preserved and reaching modern standards is not always possible. If you are considering a particular home, always ask for the EPC certificate; we check that for every home.
Who is buying?
Families sending their children to the schools in the area and international buyers looking for a secure, private way of living are the main audience for this scheme. 35 minutes to Heathrow and a direct link on the Piccadilly Line matter to business people who travel often. For international families the 24 hour security and gated development concept is a familiar and favoured model. And buyers who want to get away from the density of London without giving up a London address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enfield not far from the centre? There is a direct link on the Piccadilly Line but the journey is long. The argument of this scheme is not proximity to the centre but a rural way of living within the boundaries of London. Ideal for buyers who do not go into the office every day.
A new house or a restored home? The restored historic homes offer character and period detail; the new houses better energy performance and modern fittings. We explain the difference between the two home by home.
What is the tenure? The houses are generally freehold, the apartments leasehold. In the homes within the historic structures the conditions can differ; we check them.
Do I need a car? There is a private shuttle to Oakwood but a car is necessary in practice for daily life in the area.
Can I buy remotely from abroad? Yes. For the details, our remote property purchase guide page.
Can I use a mortgage? Foreign buyers can normally borrow up to 65-75% of the value. UK mortgages for foreign nationals is worth reading.
Total cost: what you actually pay when you buy at Trent Park
Many overseas buyers look only at the apartment price and meet a surprise at completion. Let us work out the real cost on a £725,000 property. Stamp duty (SDLT) in the United Kingdom is banded: 0% up to £125,000, then 2%, 5%, 10% and 12%. On top of that, non-residents pay a 2% surcharge, and if you already own another home, a further 5% additional dwelling rate applies.
| Item | If it will be your only home | If it will be an additional home |
|---|---|---|
| Property price | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| Stamp duty (SDLT) | £40,750 | £77,000 |
| Legal fees | £1,500 to £3,000 | £1,500 to £3,000 |
| Searches and Land Registry fees | about £800 | about £800 |
| Approximate total | £768,050 | £805,800 |
With a mortgage there are also valuation and bank charges, and if you let the property, management commission and income tax. The figures above are indicative, based on a £725,000 entry price; we prepare the exact calculation for your own scenario.
The Trent Park buying process, step by step
If you are buying from another country, the process runs like this:
- 1. Choosing the apartment and reserving it. We go through the floor plans, the aspect and the view. The apartment you choose is usually held with a reservation fee of £5,000 to £10,000.
- 2. Appointing a solicitor. An independent English property solicitor (conveyancer) is appointed. That solicitor acts for you, not for the developer.
- 3. Identity and source of funds checks. You will be asked for a passport, proof of address and documents showing the source of your funds. This step is compulsory in the United Kingdom, and having the papers ready shortens the process.
- 4. Exchange of contracts and deposit. Contracts are usually exchanged within 21 days of the reservation, with a 10% deposit. The signature can be given digitally from abroad.
- 5. Stage payments. In off plan projects these follow the payment schedule; for completed apartments the step is skipped.
- 6. Completion. The remaining balance and the stamp duty are paid and the title is registered in your name. For completed apartments this stage can take four to eight weeks.
You can run the whole process from your own country; you do not have to travel to the United Kingdom.
Risks and what to watch for
We have set out the strengths; in fairness there are points to watch as well. For Trent Park, these are the ones worth pausing on:
- A long journey to the centre: the Piccadilly Line is direct but the journey is long; demanding for anyone going into the office every day.
- Low rental yield: gross 3.5-4.5%; in this segment the argument is preservation of wealth, not rental yield.
- In practice a car is essential: there is a private shuttle to Oakwood but a car is needed in daily life.
- Energy performance in the historic homes: in the homes within listed structures the EPC rating can fall below the new houses; ask for the certificate.
None of this makes the project a bad one, but there is a wide gap between buying with your eyes open and finding out afterwards. We give every client this list up front.
How does Trent Park compare with the alternatives?
Before you decide, it is worth looking at the other projects in the same budget band:
- Sunningdale Park: in the same category, a restored manor concept in Ascot.
- Woodberry Down: on the bank of the ponds in north London, closer to the centre.
- Hartland Village: a family scheme in Hampshire with a large country park.
We can work out together which project fits your goal, judged on budget, intended use and exit plan. For an overview, our guide to UK property investment for international buyers is worth reading too.
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