Freehold Game Fishery with Five Bedroomed Detached House For Sale

Business description

This sale represents a rare opportuntiy to purchase a substantial modern detached house together with a well established and successful game fishery set in a beautiful peaceful rural location with stunning views and with grounds extending to circa five and a half acres. The house stands in a commanding position with superb views to the north west taking in the fishing pools and the river valley beyond

The house is situated off a small country lane surrounded by fields and woodland with neighbouring houses within three hundred yards. The short gravelled drive leads to the house and a parking area for around twenty cars. The house modern detached premises was constructed in 1997 and is a well appointed home ideally layed out for holiday lets.

The house is divided into two living areas. The main body has an impressive hallway with twin staircases. There is a large lounge with views over the lakes and a small office. The large and airy dining room has patio doors leading to the waters edge and is adjacent to a well appointed fully fitted kitchen which benefits from a double Aga. There is a untility room and a downstairs toilet and shower facility. Upstairs are four en suite double bedrooms. This part of the house has been used for holiday lets and would command a weekly rental of over £1500:00 at the height of the season.
There is also a small self contained flat which is used by the owners when the main residence is being let out. It consists of a small lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, double bedroom and toilt and a utility room. The house has oil fired central heating.

All measurements will be provided by the owner after viewing.


The fishery consists of three spring fed pools that are all interlinked and which have an overflow pipe to carry away excess water in times of severe weather condistions. The borehole feeding the lakes has been tested and proven to supply exceptional water quality.
The smaller of the three pools operates on a catch and release basis and is also used to bring on smaller fish to a size when thay can be transferred to the main fishery. All fish are sourced from one local supplier which ensures that quality and lineage are the best available. The lakes are stocked with between two and a half and three thousand fish at any one time.
Clients come from near and far to catch rainbow and brown trout with an average weight of around two and a quarter pounds. Day tickets are reasonably priced at £30:00 for four fish with five days tickets being available for the price of four. The fishery is open seven days a week with many anglers being regular and well known clients. In addition to thes valuable customers the fishery plays host to a number of corporate days where companies can entertain staff and clients under the watchful eye of fully qualified APGAI fly fishing instructors.
There are toilet facilities and facilities for the disabled.


Key Strengths:

• 3 Well stocked fishing pools
• High quality fish
• Natural pools with no need for linings
• Pools are naturally fed by the spring.
• Regular clientelle
• Superb Freehold dwelling set in 5 1/2 acres
• Out buildings
• Car park
• Brick built rest room
• Double garage
• Location

Financial Information:

The freehold is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

The freehold and fishery has been valued @ circa £1.2Million. The fishery consistently generates revenues of circa £50,000 per annum. All financial records for the fishery are available for the last twenty years. This sale represents an ideal lifestyle opportunity.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Other information

Competition / Market:

The fishery does not undertakes any advertising at present, relying solely on word of mouth recommendations, repeat business and referrals.

Support & training:

The current owners would be happy to provide full training and support at handover.

Reasons for selling:

The owner has decided to retire.

Trading hours:

The fishery runs throughout the year, there is no closed season.