Damp and Timber Survey in Bury

Damp and Timber Surveys & Damp Reports Carried Out in Bury on Behalf of: Homeowners, Buyers, Sellers, Solicitor’s, Mortgage Lenders & Re-Mortgage Equity Release Companies. Damp Specialists Providing Accurate Diagnosis for Rising Damp, Condensation, Woodworm, Wood Rot, Wood Boring Insects, Timber Decay & Wet / Dry Rot. 

Covering the following areas: Bury, Tottington, Walmersley, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Harwood, Ringley, Birch, Stubbins, Little Lever, Prestwich, Holcombe, Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Edgworth, Darcy Lever, Castleton, Turton, Edenfield, Farnworth, Kearsley, Pendlebury & Whitworth to name just a few places!

Need a Specialist Damp Report or a Timber Damp Survey Bury? Call: 0800 246 5668 or Contact Us Here 

Independent Damp Surveyors Approved & Registered (C.S.R.T.) (C.T.I.S.) Damp Proofing & Timber Treatment Specialists. We Have Been Carrying out Specialist Timber & Damp Surveys & Report Services in Bury, the County of Greater Manchester and the North West Region for Well Over 40 YEARS. 

We offer chemical free, eco-friendly cost-effective sustainable solutions. Therefore, avoiding unnecessary, costly & disruptive chemical treatments offered by many remedial damp proofing & timber treatment companies in Bury.

Adept UK Damp Surveyors – are proud to provide damp & timber surveys for local based residents, with the most reliable specialist damp and timber report company in Bury.

Independent Damp Surveys in (Bury). Approved damp control specialists & timber surveyors are accredited damp-proof specialists & Certificated Surveyors in Remedial Treatments (C.S.R.T ) (C.T.I.S.) qualifications recognised by the Property Care Association (P.C.A) Formally known as the (BWPDA) (British Wood Preserving & Damp Proofing Association)   

Are you in the process of moving and considering purchasing a property in Bury? It is always advisable when buying a house to have a pre-purchase damp and timber survey carried out by wood rot & damp experts before exchange of contracts.

If you’re looking to buy a property or you are currently selling your home in Bury, then we are your ideal local independent damp & timber specialists who can investigate all damp-proof course & timber decay issues.

It is also in one’s best interest to organise and obtain an in-depth pre purchase specialist timber & damp report and survey carried out by damp-proofing & timber treatment specialists based in Bury, especially if any wood rot, rising damp & woodworm  problems have been flagged up and highlighted in a surveyors home buyers report.

If your looking to book a damp and timber survey & report regarding signs of rising damp, wood decay or woodworm in your area, then simple get in touch with one of our locally based damp and timber surveyors to book your property survey and arrange an appointment.

Congratulations you’ve found your perfect home, you’ve agreed a price with the sellers, your mortgage company have sent a mortgage surveyor to inspect and value the property, you wait for the homebuyers report with great anticipation and then you are informed by your mortgage lenders, that you need to arrange a damp and timber survey & report from damp & woodworm treatment companies Bury.

What is a Damp and Timber Survey?

A pre-purchase damp and timber survey with a written report carried out on a property in Bury can cover any of the following;

• Damp and woodworm survey & report for clients buying a property and need to get a house or flat inspected by damp specialists and checked for signs of woodworm, wet / dry rot & walls tested for suspected rising damp and penetrating damp to ground floor walls.
• A damp survey Bury including report is available to all residents for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles (woodworm infestation)
• A condensation damp and mould survey in Bury involves damp & mould surveyors inspecting a property and report upon any visible signs of any condensation & black mould-related issues
• Condensation damp mould surveys for homeowners, landlords, tenants, solicitor’s, letting agents & housing associations.
• Damp-proofing and woodworm survey & specialist report for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles (woodworm infestation)
• Damp specialists will carry out an external inspection to locate the position of any damp course and for high ground levels which may lead to low level dampness
• Timber survey / inspection to wooden flooring plus roofing timbers for dry rot, wet rot and suspected active woodworm.
• Damp-proof course surveyors & specialists in Bury, can also inspect & report upon any remedial damp & timber treatment work, which may have been previously carried out on a property and guaranteed by PCA approved registered damp-proofing and timber treatment contractors / companies or other local damp specialists offering rising damp, dry rot & woodworm treatment services based in Bury area.
• Woodworm treatment specialists in Bury can also inspect roofing timbers for any signs of dry rot, wet rot timber decay and active woodworm
• Damp and timber inspection to assess whether (air bricks) sub floor ventilation is adequate and to check that there is no woodworm, rising damp & wood rot decay present in the floor or roof timbers.
• If requested we can inspect roofing timbers for dry rot, wet rot and woodworm
• Dry rot and damp survey with a report as requested by mortgage companies for suspected timber decay dry rot, wet rot and any active woodworm, for clients buying or selling a property.
• Inspect the property for visible signs of any condensation black mould-related issues
• Timber survey, we can also carry out an intrusive sub-floor timber inspection to inspect and report upon concealed joists, and to determine the condition of any other wooden flooring for suspected wood rot, timber decay & any signs of active wood boring insects (woodworm) at an additional cost.
• For added piece of mind we cover the whole of mainland U.K. We survey all types of construction- e.g., stone & brick built cottages, detached, semi-detached, mid & end terraced house, bungalow, ground floor flat etc.

Of course, all the above are subject to your instructions. The most important aspect for any damp and timber survey is whether access within the property is available, surveys will always be limited by things such as furniture, floor coverings, fitted kitchen units, etc. However, we can use an array of surveying equipment including; endoscopes, ladders, dual mode moisture meters, mirrors and even binoculars.

It is important to have a property checked for rising dampness & inspected for woodworm infestation, prior to exchanging contracts, so the cost of any specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment for wood boring beetles can be negotiated with the vendor.

Our specialist damp and timber surveyors are accredited Certificated Surveyors in Remedial Treatments (C.S.R.T ) by the Property Care Association (P.C.A)  

PCA damp and timber reports are usually requested by banks and building societies as a condition of a mortgage offer being accepted so that they can be sure that the structure of property is free from rising dampness, wood boring insects, and wood rotting fungi.

However you may not buying a property, and therefore do not need a pre purchase mortgage damp and timber report, then we can still help with our trouble shooter survey.  Independent damp-proof course specialists can carry out brief damp and timber surveys to give you peace of mind.

Rising Damp and Woodworm Report? Damp and Timber Survey? Terms which come up most days, in and around when people are either buying / selling houses and there doesn’t have to be a damp problem for a damp survey to be asked for by a mortgage lender.

Many of us don’t buy and sell houses every day, so when a PCA damp survey or a PCA damp report is asked for, people don’t know where to turn and that leaves them open to mis-diagnosis of any dampness & timber decay.

Money saving case histories

Damp and timber surveys carried out by Adept UK to satisfy mortgage requirements

Mortgage surveyors & building society surveyors in Bury always seem to err on the side of caution when there is the slightest hint of dampness or timber decay in properties they survey. This applies even more in a lot of properties in the UK where a lot of houses are stone built and do not lend themselves to the more popular damp-proofing systems.

Most mortgage & building surveyors in Bury simply use a moisture meter to detect dampness but these meters are not accurate on plaster or brickwork and they often give mis-leading readings and then surveyors immediately recommend a ‘specialist damp and timber report’.

Forewarned that damp has been picked up on a mortgage survey these ‘free damp surveys’ (which are really just damp & timber quotes) will regularly mis-diagnose rising damp and recommend chemical damp-proofing which is unnecessary, expensive and disruptive. If there is any damp it can usually be controlled in more cost effective, eco-friendly ways.

Most houses in Bury that were built around 1875 to 1900 etc. have had a physical damp-proof course fitted and despite what a lot of damp-proofing surveyors say these are unlikely to break down and allow rising dampness to occur. Despite knowing this a survey detected ‘rising damp’ on the front wall of the house as part of a mortgage survey and recommended further investigation.

We found that the existing damp-course was intact and still functioning and that the cause of the ‘rising damp’ was due to leaking guttering which had allowed rainwater to splashback off the driveway and into the base of the wall.

Moisture then travels through the wall by capillary action to appear as induced ‘rising damp’ internally. No damp-proofing works were required and all that was needed was the replacement of the defective gutter, saving our client the expense of having unnecessary and expensive damp-proofing works carried out.

Diagnosing damp & timber decay problems – what signs to look for

The first step in fixing dampness is to find the main source. There are many different types of dampness – here are the signs you should be looking out for.

RISING DAMP

Rising damp is caused by a non-existent or faulty damp-proof course and describes the action of groundwater moving up through a wall through capillary action. Due to the nature of rising damp, only your ground floor will be affected by this type of damp. Signs of rising damp include:

• A noticeable tidemark on an interior wall up to 1.5m
• Peeling or flaking skirting boards
• Blistering plaster or paint
• White powder on walls (salts)

PENERTRATING DAMPNESS

Penetrating damp, otherwise referred to as water ingress, means that water is making its way into your home from the outside. This can occur in a number of ways, either via a burst pipe, leaky roof, or damaged masonry. Common signs of penetrating damp include:

• Localised damp patches on walls or ceiling
• Damp that becomes more visible when it rains
• Moss or algae growth on external wall
• Damaged brickwork
• Damaged guttering and down pipes

CONDENSATION

Condensation is caused by poor ventilation and is the most common type of damp to affect UK homes. Condensation mostly occurring during the winter when the difference between external and internal temperatures is most dramatic. Signs of condensation problem include:

• Fogging on windows
• Black mould growth on windowsills, walls or even furniture
• Smell of mildew
• Blistering paint
• Peeling wallpaper

TIMBER ROT

If timber comes into contact with damp masonry, beetle infestation & wood rot can occur – beetle infestation can occur with only the slightest amount of moisture. Where timbers form structural elements to your property such as roof timbers, floor joists and timber lintels etc. it is important to act quickly when a defect is found or suspected.

Beetle infestation and rot can cause timbers to become weak and structurally unsound, sometimes in a relatively short space of time. The quicker a defect is identified the easier and cheaper the problem will be to cure.

Wet rot fungal decay and beetle infestation are the most common problems found in buildings, however there are many more which can be identified by a C.S.R.T. timber surveyor. 

The characteristics of different types of rot and beetle infestation can be very similar in some cases; however, the severity and treatment does differ. All rot and beetle infestation can cause timber to become structurally weakened and should be investigated as soon it becomes apparent.

DRY ROT

• Damp, fungal mushroom smell
• Affected timber feels brittle and warped
• Deep cracks in the wood – often in a ‘cube’ formation
• Evidence of mycelium growth on timbers (white fluffy coating)
• Large fruiting bodies

WET ROT

• Affected timber feels wet and spongy
• Affected timber will appear darker
• Easy to crumble
• Damp, musty odour
• Look out for black fungus growth

Contact our independent damp, timber & woodworm specialists in Bury today!

If you have already identified your damp problem, great! Our independent damp experts can offer environmentally friendly cost effective damp solutions. If you need further help with identifying the cause of damp in your home, then we can carry out a professional damp survey to provide the answers you need to get started on repairs.

Independent damp-proofing and timber treatment services offered by Adept UK, are to control and prevent any rising damp, timber decay and woodworm infestation, 

We provide independent specialist damp and timber surveys & reports which will accurately diagnose any dampness & decay issues using in-depth surveying  techniques which are sympathetic towards buildings, an approach widely ignored by most damp-proofing and timber treatment companies based in Bury. 

Our comprehensive and impartial damp and timber reports come complete with recommendations for any remedial work which are usually chemical free & environmentally friendly solutions.

Adept UK surveyors have been providing damp surveys, woodworm surveys, dry rot surveys & specialist damp and timber reports for many years and are recognised as one of Bury’s most established and respected damp specialists in surveying and diagnosing problems with rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, dry rot wood rotting fungi, woodworm. 

We have carried out countless inspections for rising damp, woodworm & dry rot, saving many clients thousands of pounds on unnecessary chemical damp-proofing & timber treatment work on properties in Bury.

If a more in-depth specialist damp and timber survey & report has been requested by your mortgage lender, home buyer or building surveyor, it may seem like a worrying prospect, especially if you are a first-time buyer, but be assured, this is normal practice and should not discourage you from buying a new house.

It is important for you to ensure that your property is free from any damp and timber defects which could get progressively worse and depreciate your investment.

If you have been informed by the vendor that previous specialist damp proofing & woodworm treatment has been carried out by other property care companies, which is guaranteed, you and your solicitor are advised to check exactly which areas of the property have been treated, if the company is a registered member of the Property Care Association (PCA) and if the contractors guarantee is valid.

Never assume that the property is completely covered and check that the specialist damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment company in Bury is still trading.

Adept UK C.S.R.T. qualified specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment surveyors will carry out a thorough survey of the property and test to determine the exact cause of any defects.

Damp experts in Bury will expose timbers and lift floor boards wherever possible, take random moisture reading, using a calibrated moisture meter and inspect the property externally to check for building defects.

You will be issued with a comprehensive report from property care specialists, detailing our surveyors’ findings and what remedial work is recommended.

You may be enticed by the offer of a “free survey” by other damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment specialists based in Bury, however some damp-proofing contractors and surveyors invariably state that your property has rising dampness and will unsurprisingly recommend the installation of a chemical damp-proof course together with timber treatments.

These treatments offered by approved damp-proofing specialists & dry rot treatment companies in Bury are rarely required and completely unjustifiable.

Before waiting for a purchaser to have a ‘free damp and timber survey’ it would be considered prudent, for any homeowner selling their property, to have their own damp survey and written report undertaken to find the full extent and costs of any suspected rising damp, woodworm, & timber decay thus avoiding any potential buyer withdrawing their offer and pulling out of a property sale.

Adept UK independent surveyors undertake independent damp, dry rot, timber decay & condensation mould surveys for homeowners, buyers, sellers, estate agents, management letting agencies, banks mortgage lenders, landlords, tenants, solicitors, housing associations, and equity release companies located in Bury.

So if you live in Bury and think that you have any problems with dampness, woodworm or timber decay and need free impartial honest advice from damp-proof & dry rot treatment specialists then please call Adept UK  or email  us by clicking on our contact form  where you are guaranteed a fast, friendly independent specialist damp & timber report service. 

Book a rising damp survey Bury

A damp survey in Bury is available to all local residents living near and in Bury. We do charge for damp surveys but the fee is usually deducted from any chemical damp-proofing & timber treatments which are found to be necessary. This can be discussed when you get in touch to discuss or arrange your survey and we will inform you of the survey costs involved, this will be advised to you in advance of our visit.

Adept UK Damp & Decay are damp survey experts; we are fully equipped and trained to work on properties of all sizes and types. You can book a damp survey for your home or commercial building. We work with home owners, landlords, designers, property developers, and local housing associations.

Covering the following areas: Bury, Tottington, Walmersley, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Harwood, Ringley, Birch, Stubbins, Little Lever, Prestwich, Holcombe, Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Edgworth, Darcy Lever, Castleton, Turton, Edenfield, Farnworth, Kearsley, Pendlebury & Whitworth to name just a few places!

Visiting your property to carry out a rising damp survey

Damp surveys and diagnosing any moisture issue in your home or property should always be treated as a priority. When you are planning to buy a property, we understand you need to move quickly. If the situation occurs that you need a damp proof survey urgently, you can call on Adept UK Damp & Decay.

We are happy to arrange to attend your property, usually the next working day, if it suits you. Alternatively, you can book your damp survey at a more convenient time. Our rising damp surveys service can be useful for both property owners and landlords, whether it is for your current property or one you are looking to potentially buy or let in the future.

If you need a damp proof survey on a property that you do not yet own or are in the process of buying, we will be happy to arrange to meet with an estate agent or tenant on your behalf.

Adept UK Damp surveyors are all experts, with extensive knowledge and experience when dealing with rising dampness.

A damp survey report in Bury will identify these common problems. We can also look at associated timber defects, such as dry rot or woodworm infestations, caused as a result of rising damp.

If you are worried about your home or a property you are buying, get in touch with our team to arrange a comprehensive damp survey, today!  Adept UK are Bury’s leading independent damp proofing and timber treatment specialists.

Our independent damp proof survey reports are recognised by banks, building societies and mortgage lenders. If you need a rising damp survey then simply call our rising damp specialists in Bury.

Woodworm Treatment Companies in Bury.

Woodworm  treatment services Bury can vary quite significantly and, in most cases, not even be necessary. Woodworm can be found in many properties throughout Bury however, the key to treating woodworm infestations is to actually know whether or not the woodworm evidence is historic or active.

Or if the beetle infestation requires any treatment at all!! When these two simple points are determined by one of our qualified CSRT surveyors, it could result in saving you hundreds, even thousands of pounds on unnecessary woodworm treatments.

We have over 40 years of experience treating woodworm and are one of the most trusted woodworm companies in Bury.

Woodworm Treatment in Bury

Do you need woodworm treatment in Bury? Then we can help you, we provide professional woodworm treatment quotes & surveys for treating wood – boring beetles. If you have woodworm problems, in your floorboards, floor joists or roof timbers then please contact us to book an inspection, we offer cost-effective woodworm treatment with very competitive prices throughout Bury.

Woodworm infestations can be isolated to one room or can become well established throughout the whole of a building and can cause significant structural damage. Therefore, if you find evidence of a suspect Woodworm Infestation, it is crucial to get qualified independent advice by a Woodworm specialist holding the CSRT qualification to avoid the wrong diagnosis and treatments.

Dry Rot Treatment Specialists.

Dry Rot is a serious fungal infection that can be found in buildings throughout Bury and the UK. Dry Rot can have a devastating effect on building s and can be very costly to treat and eradicate.

Dry Rot is a serious fungal infection that can spread throughout buildings, through masonry and behind plaster work. It feeds on timber and has the ability to remove all structural integrity from timbers.

Specialist Dry Rot treatments are required to eradicate the fungal infection following strict specialist protocol. Any person(s) dealing with the infection should hold the CSRT qualification (Certified Surveyor in Remedial Treatments) to ensure that the relevant and specialist Dry Rot Treatment procedures are being carried out.

If the essential procedures are not carried out, the Dry Rot fungal infection is likely to return. When a Dry Rot outbreak has been identified it is essential that treatment is carried out as soon as possible to avoid further damage and further expense.

All Dry Rot surveys in Bury are carried out by a fully qualified CSRT surveyor to provide you with the correct diagnosis and advice on treating and eradicating the Dry Rot fungus.

When dealing with Dry Rot you should always use a qualified dry rot specialist surveyor and the survey should always be carried out by a CSRT surveyor. For a Dry Rot survey in Bury, call us today to arrange and discuss a fully comprehensive timber survey by a qualified Dry Rot Specialist.

Damp-Proofing Specialists in Bury

Many enquiry’s we have from clients throughout Bury, is that they need a damp survey and quotation for damp proofing because they suspect rising damp and have been informed by a builder that they have rising damp and damp proofing is needed in the form of a chemical proof injection.

This is usually not the case. Most of the time dampness is found to be present due to lack of maintenance, bridging of the physical damp proof course or another source of moisture.

If you notice tide marks on your walls, peeling paint, wet patches or damaged skirting boards, you may have a rising damp problem, which most commonly affects older properties. Rising damp occurs when porous materials, such as mortar, bricks and stone, soak up moisture, and the dangers include timber decay, wet rot, various health conditions and more.

Whether it’s due to the damp-proof course in your walls being ineffective, poor ventilation or a drainage problem, it’s crucial to resolve the issue promptly for the sake of your comfort, finances and home’s condition.

This is where our independent specialist damp and timber surveyors’ step in to provide you with an accurate and honest diagnosis. Initially, locating the damp proof course/level is the first procedure. Then identifying potential bridging issues of the damp proof course level, or in other instances other sources of moisture ingress that may present as rising damp to the inexperienced surveyor but in actual fact this is far from accurate.

In most cases, simple general building works which can be carried out by general contractors can be carried out to resolve damp problems without the use of costly chemical damp proof courses/damp proofing.

An Adept UK damp survey in Bury is carried out by a fully qualified CSRT surveyor to provide you with the correct diagnosis of any damp problems you may have. Once the damp problem has been diagnosed, an appropriate damp proofing recommendation can be provided in writing with our specially designed damp report.

After our initial inspection our report will make everything clear by including, explanations of observations and a breakdown of any cost for wood rot, rising damp & woodworm infestation treatment.

INDEPENDENT DAMP & TIMBER SERVICES IN BURY

• Pre-Purchase damp and timber surveys reports for mortgage providers & and for those re-mortgaging  a property / home in Bury.
• Pre-Purchase  rising damp and timber survey report for a new house purchase as requested by mortgage lenders in Bury.
• Pre-Purchase damp and wood timber decay decay report & survey for new house purchase in Bury
• Damp-proof course & damp timber survey and reports for homeowners & for clients selling / buying a house in Bury.
• Damp-proofing timber treatment specialist survey & report.
• Woodworm beetle insect survey & report
• Wood rot & timber decay preservation specialists.
• Home improvements damp & timber rot surveys
• Experts in Rising Damp & Damp-Proofing Treatments
• Condensation mould survey, Condensation control.
• Structural timber surveys, wood decay, wood rot report.
• Wood boring beetle insect infestation surveys
• Damp-proofing & Control, Woodworm Survey
• Building Surveyors Mortgage Reports.
• Structural Timber Repairs Survey, Springy floors
• Building Surveyors Mortgage Surveys.
• Rising damp survey, survey for woodworm beetle infestation
• Dry rot treatment company’s, & timber treatment
• Specialist Damp & Timber Surveys and Reports for home owners.
• Damp-proofing and Timber Treatment Specialists.
• Roof timber Inspections / woodworm Timber Surveys
• Experts in Woodworm & Dry Rot Control
• Experts in Woodworm & Rising Damp Treatment
• Damp and Timber Specialist survey Report
• Damp and Timber Specialists Surveyors
• Specialists Damp and Timber Surveyors Report
• Specialists Damp and Timber Specialist Surveyors
• Timber Decay Experts Timber Wood Rot Specialists.
• Damp-proofing surveyors Damp-proof specialists
• Damp-Proof Course & Timber Treatment Specialists
• Chemical Damp-Proof Injection for Build Company’s
• Damp-Proof Course Specialists
• Damp Survey, Woodworm Survey, Dry Rot Survey.
• Specialist Damp-Proof Course Injection Survey
• Damp survey, Specialist Damp & Timber Survey
• Specialist Damp and Timber surveyors Report.
• Property Care Experts Damp & Timber Contractors
• Pre Purchase Woodworm wood rot Rising Damp, Dry Rot survey for house buyers & sellers
• Woodworm beetle Rising Damp, Dry Rot Contractors
• Wood Boring Insect Beetle ( WOODWORM ) Surveys

Your guide to moving to Bury

Why Bury is a good place to live

Bury, renowned for its harmonious fusion of urban amenities and exquisite countryside, provides a delightful living experience is indeed a ideal blend of country landscapes and city conveniences. Safety is a significant attribute of Bury, securing its place among the top 10 safest places to live in the UK, a factor that contributes immensely to the town’s appeal for a relaxed family-centred lifestyle.

The ever-buzzing Bury Market, immaculate parks, sports and recreational facilities are some of the perks of living in Bury. Education in Bury is laudable, with almost 70% of the schools marked as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Its superb travel links via motorway and Metro link bestow easy access to scenic outdoors and the vibrant Manchester city centre.

What’s Bury famous for?

Bury is famous for several distinctive attractions. Its open-air Bury Market, particularly recognized for black pudding, is an icon of its cultural charm. The East Lancashire Railway, a beloved historic landmark, also adds to Burys fame. The town takes pride in having been home to Sir Robert Peel, the founder of the Metropolitan Police and the Conservative Party, whose memory is preserved here with a monument and the Peel Tower.

The Bury Cultural Quarter, hosting the Bury Art Museum, the Fusilier Museum, and Bury Transport Museum, is an engaging display of the town’s historic and artistic heritage.

Things to do in Bury

Bury offers a plethora of activities to keep residents entertained. The town’s vibrant Bury Market is a must-visit for shopping enthusiasts looking for unique products and savouring the traditional black pudding. The East Lancashire Railway provides a delightful journey through the town’s scenic outskirts.

The Bury Art Museum, Fusilier Museum, and Bury Transport Museum located in the Bury Cultural Quarter serve as a valuable resource for art and historical explorations. For the sporty ones, there’s an array of activities at the leisure and sports centres scattered across the town. Impressively, Bury also provides ample opportunity for outdoor recreations with its proximity to the beautiful countryside.