Cromwell Lake Carp Fishery

Nottinghamshire

(Newark - 6 miles, Lincoln - 20 miles, Mansfield - 24 miles)

SOLD Subject to Contract

One of the Midlands top Specimen Carp Fisheries with a desirable lakeside lodge www.cromwelllake.com

The Fishery

The property comprises a high quality detached chalet style family house, constructed in 1999, together with a commercial specimen day ticket carp fishery.  The total area of the property extends to approximately 21 acres.

Lake View Lodge

This fine high quality family house was constructed in 1999 in conventional brick under a pitched, pantiled roof with attractive dormer windows to the first floor.  In keeping with its delightful rural location, there is an extensive use of wood throughout the property including panelled oak doors and main staircase, and mahogany double glazed windows.  The siting and design of the property are such that the main rooms, including the breakfast kitchen, lounge and master bedroom, having glorious views looking out across the verandah onto the adjoining lake. 

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is ideally suited to family occupation with a versatile layout which could be used in a number of ways to suit a particular family.  Fittings and equipment throughout the property are of a high standard and oil fired central heating is provided, together with a combined oil/electric 4-oven Aga in the breakfast kitchen.  Insulation standards throughout the property are extremely high.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR

Front Entrance lobby with doubled glazed sliding patio doors and tiled floor.

Entrance Hall with radiator, oak laminate floor, built-in cupboard under the stairs and fine oak staircase with turned balusters.

Cloakroom with low suite wc, wash basin, radiator and African slate tiled floor.

Utility Room 2.64 x 1.74m (8’8 x 5’8) with single drainer sink unit, laminate worktop with cupboards and drawers beneath, radiator, African slate tiled floor.

Main Lounge 7.13 x 3.99m (23’4 x 13’1) having glorious views over the verandah and lake beyond, 3 radiators, oak laminate floor, full length sliding double glazed patio doors leaving onto verandah, old brick country kiln woodburner with beam over.

Sitting room/Dining room/Playroom 7.13 x 3.99m (24’0 x 13’1) plus a recess 4.72 x 1.54m (15’6 x 5’0) with barleytwist tiled floor and 2 radiators.

Disabled WC with wide door, low suite wc, wash hand basin, radiator and barleytwist tiled floor.

Study 3.98 x 2.44m (13’1 x 8’0) with barleytwist tiled floor and radiator.

Boiler room/Utility/Storage 3.14 x 2.42m (10’3 x 7’11) with radiator, barleytwist tiled floor, Boulter oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.

Breakfast Kitchen 7.12 x 3.97m (23’4 x 13’0) with recently installed purpose built kitchen with solid oak worktops together with wall cupboards providing ample storage, built-in dishwasher, fridge/freezer, royal blue Aga with 2 oil fired ovens and hob set in an old brick recess with beam over, full length sliding double glazed patio doors leading onto the verandah and overlooking the lake.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing 9.55m long (31’4) with 2 radiators, useful eaves storage cupboards and built-in airing cupboard housing the copper hot water cylinder with immersion heater.

Master Bedroom 5.56 (18’3) maximum {approximately 4.1m (13’5) measured at 1.83m (6’0) above floor level} x 4.36m (14’3).  A superb room with full length sliding double glazed patio doors leading onto a balcony and overlooking the lake, eaves storage cupboards.  Door leads to:

Fully tiled en suite Shower room with corner bath and shower fitting, pedestal wash basin, low suite wc and radiator.

Double Bedroom 3.76 x 3.67m (12’4 x 12’0) maximum, {2.99m (9’9) measured from 1.83m (6’0) above floor level} with radiator and eaves storage cupboard, access to loft.

Double Bedroom 5.56 (18’3) maximum {4.10m (13’5) measured at 1.83m (6’0) above floor level} x 3.56m (11’8) with radiator and eaves storage cupboards.

Family Bathroom fully tiled and having panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low suite wc, fully tiled shower cubicle and radiator.

The arrangement of the downstairs accommodation offers the benefit of creating separate accommodation from the sitting room/dining room/playroom/study and boiler room/utility/storage room.

OUTSIDE

The property benefits from its own private garden overlooking the lake.  Adjoining the property there is a large area of hard standing for parking together with temporary storage containers.

THE CROMWELL LAKE FISHERY

Cromwell Lake Carp Fishery is now regarded a one of the top venues in Nottinghamshire as well as gaining a national reputation as a productive specimen carp fishery. 

Originally, a 5-acre lake was created due to the extraction of gravel for the construction of Ossington Aerodrome in 1941.  It was extended between 1962 and 1966 to supply materials for the construction of the A1.  The lake extends to approximately 17 acres, has an undulating bottom with an average depth of approximately 9ft and a maximum depth of approximately 20ft.

The lake is maintained by a water table and spring water.  Water levels are controlled via a sluice in the south-eastern corner of the lake.

Cromwell Lake was originally stocked with carp between 1993 - 1994 with the introduction of specimen carp (Common, Mirror, Linear, Leather, Ghost and Grass).  Approximately 600 fish have been stocked and it is estimated that the average weight of the carp is approximately 26lbs.  There are 5 known 40lb plus carp and approximately 50+ known 30lb carp.  Restocking took place in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007.

In addition to carp, there are Catfish to approximately 33lbs, Tench and pike.

Over the last 10 years extensive improvements have been made to the fishery, including anti-erosion bank improvements, landscaping, a concrete slipway suitable for launching boats, construction of 60 fishing pegs and a purpose built fishermen’s car park.

The fishery includes a fishermen’s lodge with male and female toilets, kitchen area together with one secure container and fishermen’s hut.

In 2004 a further lake was constructed which is stocked with mixed coarse fish species and primarily utilised for match fishing.

The Fishery Business

The majority of income is made up from the sale of day tickets.  In addition, there is income from match fishing fees and season tickets. 

There is the potential to develop additional income from the sale of bait and tackle and snacks.  As the reputation of the fishery grows, the business has the potential to develop further and has the benefit of minimal overheads.  Accounts and further financial information will be available to seriously interested parties after viewing.

Planning

Planning permission was granted on the 30th October 1997, subject to a Section 106 Agreement, that the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person or persons solely or mainly employed in the supervision of the Cromwell Lake Fishery for recreational angling.

Planning permission (09/00176/FUL Newark and Sherwood District Council) was granted on the 14th April 2009 for replacement Fishermen’s Lodge to include two bedrooms, mess room and toilets.  This could be utilised as a holiday let.

Planning permission (08/01900/FUL Newark and Sherwood District Council) was granted on the 28th October 2008 for a double garage workshop with room above.

Directions

The property is situated only approximately 4 miles to the north of Newark, just off the A1 in the village of Cromwell.  The property is best approached by travelling north on the A1 from Newark and forking left into the village of Cromwell where signposted.  Continue through the village towards the far end before a sign will be seen on the left hand side marking Cromwell Lake Fishery.  Turn off down this private road which gives access to the fishery and property.

Services

Mains water and electricity are connected.  Central heating is from an oil fired system.  Drainage is to a septic tank.  The property has a telephone connection and two independent security alarms are fitted.

Outgoings

Council Tax Band G

The fishery is not assessed for Business Rates.

Local Authority

Newark & Sherwood District Council, Kelham Hall, Kelham, Newark, Nottinghamshire.  NG23 5QX

Particulars are prepared – March 2010
Photographs taken – 2008/9

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