When Alan Cryer first began to build his Business Park many years ago he didn't ever envision it growing so large.

At the time there was little demand for rural offices and he thought he would do well to fill just the one dedicated office building he had designed and built with his wife Lynn.

He invested in a fibre optic internet line long before anyone really knew what that term meant (except Alan and anyone withing the IT field) He spent time getting it right. He used his experience in high end furniture to finish his rural offices with solid oak doors lending a feel and sense of luxury. When people thought of rural offices back then they thought of drafty converted barns and rickety tin sheds. Alan wanted to change all this and he dedicated himself to making Oakwood Park Business Centre a high quality, yet friendly, business centre.

It wasn't long before the first building was full and to Alan's surprise rural offices turned out to be more popular than he had expected. Conveniences such as lots of easy free parking and fresh air, which a countryside location can offer with ease, made coming to work a pleasure for tenants and visitors.

Outdoor seating in stunning grounds meant everyone got a healthy dose of green space, a benefit that scientists hadn't even discovered back then, but that Alan instinctively recognised. It was important to him to not just make something servicable, but something beautiful too. His efficient nature took on any challenges and addressed them one by one. Planning for any possibility he installed a back up power generator for his rural offices - no one wants to be caught in the dark after all. To his disappointment there hasn't been a power cut during office hours since!

Alan continues to be involved with Oakwood Park on a day to day basis and his wonderful stories and great sense of humour help to keep Oakwood Park the place it is today.

The rural offices here are maintained and run by our family team, giving a personal and friendly feel to the high quality, luxurious offices. We are only a phone call away and are happy to help wherever we can.

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