INTRODUCTION
Alders Farm Fishery presents the opportunity to purchase a residential and leisure property in a spectacular setting. The house could possibly be extended to create a magnificent family home, or the fishery and surrounding land could be developed further into a larger leisure business with equestrian potential. The property extends to approximately 47 acres.
LOCATION
Alders Farm is located a short distance from the attractive and popular village of Great Brickhill.
ALDERS FARMHOUSE
Alders Farmhouse is located at the end of along drive off Ivy Lane. The main drive sweeps round into the block paved, private drive and parking area to the front of the house. Built just over 15 years ago, the house is of brick construction under a tiled roof comprising:
- Entrance vestibule
- Hall
- Living Room/Dining room
- Family room
- Kitchen
- Utility room
- Cloakroom/shower room
- Master bedroom with en suite bathroom
- Three further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Covered decking area
OUTSIDE
Large decked area with attractive cedar shingle, timber structure and grassed areas around the house.
- Boiler house
- Fishery office/store
- Storage shed
THE FISHERY
Alders Farm Fishery was principally developed by the previous owner who constructed three lakes approximately 13 years ago. These include a specimen lake, match lake and a general coarse fishing lake. There are a total of 88 pegs. The fishery has the benefit of a club house/café. The lakes are all spring fed, and balancing which results in constant water quality and depths during all seasons and weathers.
THE LAKES
The Silver Lake (1.7 acres 31 pegs)
Spring fed lake heavily stocked with mixed coarse fish, common/mirror carp up to 14lbs, tench and breem up to 9lbs, barbel up to 5lbs and rudd. Very popular with visiting fishermen
Specimen Lake (2.5 acres 16 pegs)
Stocked with common and mirror carp up to 40lbs, with a minimum 15 x 30lb plus carp, and specimen barbel up to 8lbs. The lake has a reputation for producing good quality catches.
Match Lake (2.3 Acres 41 pegs)
The Match Lake has established itself as one of the finest of its kind in the UK with winning weights in excess of 200lb of mostly carp in the 4lb – 7lb range. There are a number of larger carp in this lake up to 18lbs. Busy throughout the year, this lake still fishes well even in the depths of winter.
STOCK PONDS
There are six stock ponds which are used for breeding of fish to re-stock the main lakes. Some of these could be amalgamated to utilise for additional fishing.
CLUB HOUSE/CAFÉ
Constructed of brick under a tiled roof, an attractive fishing clubroom overlooking the Match Lake. There is an open plan dining/club room area with French windows to a platform overlooking the lake. The kitchen area includes Calor Gas cooker, single drainer sink unit, plumbing for dishwasher and telephone extension for the house with single phase electricity.
THE BUSINESS
Alders Farm Fishery has been developed and managed as a profitable day ticket fishery for both pleasure and specimen angler. It regularly features in various angling publications.
The majority of the turnover is generated from day ticket sales. Charges for the 2007 season are as follows:
Match and general coarse lakes £9 per person, per rod per day (dawn until dusk)
Specimen carp lake £15 for 2 rods per person per day (dawn until dusk)
Night fishing £24 (2 rods per person).
Substantial sundry income is generated from catering at the clubhouse which overlooks the Lower Lake where anglers can receive breakfast, snacks and drinks.
THE LAND
A number of large fields which could be divided into smaller paddocks for horses. There is the opportunity to build equestrian facilities (subject to relevant planning consents being granted). There are a number of bridleways surrounding the property and access to these can be gained direct without having to go on to any roads. These lead to some outstanding riding country. In addition there is ample opportunity for additional country pursuits to be developed.
WOODLAND
The farm benefits from a number of small spinneys with conifer and mixed broad leaf species.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage to private facilities. Oil fired central heating.
OUTGOINGS
Council Tax Band G
Annual payment of £2221.35 for year ending 31st March 2008.
PLANNING
Planning permission was granted for the dwelling house (planning application number APP/2320/89) subject to a Section 52 Agreement which stipulates that the ”occupation of the development shall be limited to a person or a dependent of such person residing with him or her or a widow or widower of such person solely or mainly employed in connection with the existing fishery business carried on within the area shown blue on the plan”, i.e., the property offered for sale.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Aylesbury Vale District Council, 66 High Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1SD
Tel: 01296 585858
AGENTS’ NOTES
Tenure and Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession on completion.
Fixtures, Fittings and Stock
The sale includes all fish stocks within the lakes, except to the house all fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and electrical appliances whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Fenn Wright are not liable in any way for the quality or quantity of fish stocks, nor any death or disease that may affect such stocks. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the quality and quantity of fish stocks prior to purchase.
Rights of Way and Easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing Rights of Way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplied in other rights obligations, easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants or all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, staves, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.
Misdescriptions
In view of the implications of the Property Misdescriptions Act, we must point out that water quality and condition of the fish have not been tested and no assurances can therefore be given regarding their condition/suitability.
Measurements
Any areas, measurements or distances referred to as approximate are given as a guide and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.
Important Notice
Fenn Wright for themselves and the Vendor of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchaser/s and lessees should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and if necessary permissions for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and believed to be correct. Any intending purchaser/s should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Fenn Wright has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty, whether in relation to this property on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser/s in inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn.
Particulars and Photographs
Details prepared: July 2007
Photographs taken June and July 2007
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through
Fenn Wright
1 Tollgate East
Stanway
Colchester
Essex
CO3 8RS
Telephone: 01206 216555
Fax: 01206 216540
Email : mjf@fennwright.co.uk |
Safety Note to Fishery Buyers
Please ensure care is taken when viewing and walking near to lakes
and areas of water,do not walk close to the edge of waterways,
and ensure children are supervised at ALL times.
Lakes and Ponds can be very dangerous so THINK
SAFETY FIRST
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