INTRODUCTION
Crowsheath Farm has been developed by the current owners as a mixed leisure use property but with the potential, subject to planning, to be diversified further.
LOCATION
The property is located at the southern end of Hanningfield Reservoir, near the village of Downham, south of Chelmsford in a rural location.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The property extends in total to approx. 42ha (103 acres) with fishing lakes offering approx. 5 ha (12.3 acres) of water, 9 holiday lets, mobile home, substantial buildings, detached 4 bedroom house and detached 3 bedroom bungalow.
The owner informs us that the majority of the water has been established since 1999 and offers day/night coarse in well stocked lakes with an established business.
Holiday lets are in two separate units and are finished to a high standard. The farmland is currently in grass and the property is screened on three sides with broadleaf belts.
ACCOMMODATION
Crowsheath Farmhouse – a detached dwelling with annexe offering the following accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall: (7.8m x 2m) with
Kitchen: (4.3m x 3.1m).
Reception Room 1: (7.7m x 3.6m).
Reception Room 2: (4.6m x 4.4m).
Rear Lobby:
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: (3.1m x 3.6m).
Bedroom 2: (3.3m x 3.1m).
Bedroom 3: (3.9m x 3.5m).
Bedroom 4: (3.6m x 4.6m).
Bathroom
The Annexe
Adjoining the house is a timber framed and clad annexe providing:
Utility: (4.7m x 2.4m) (4.2m inc WC).
Sitting Room: (7.4m x 4.3m).
Conservatory: (3m x 7.8m max.)
Rear Storage Room: (4.3m x 5m).
Outside
There is a good sized lawn to the rear of the property set with a patio area and borders.
VIEWFIELD
Viewfield is a detached property set in grounds of approximately. 0.86 Ha (2.1 acres). The property has views across Hawkeswood Road to Hanningfield Reservoir.
The accommodation on the ground floor is as follows:
Entrance Hall 2.2m x 4.5m
Kitchen 3.9m x 5.7m
Reception 1 3.4m x 5.7m
Study 3.9m x 3.6m
Shower Room 1.6m x 2.9m
Reception / Bedroom 3.9m x 4.4m (max)
Reception / Bedroom 4.5m x 6.3m (max)
The accommodation on the first floor is as follows:
Bedroom 6.4m x 3.8m
Bathroom 3.9m x 3.8m
The property has UPVC double glazing throughout. There is an oil fired boiler providing central heating through a ducted ventilation system.
Outside
The property is approached across a gravel drive with ample parking for several cars. There is a brick built double garage and utility room of 7.8m x 5.9m. The remaining property is laid to lawn with flower borders.
THE FISHERY
The 3 lakes are easily accessible from the main car parking area adjacent to the holiday units. Constructed a number of years ago the lakes provide good quality coarse fishing for all types of anglers.
The Lake
Extending to approximately 8.8 acres (64 pegs) with a maximum depth of 9ft. This lake is stocked with a mixture of coarse fish including Carp (31lbs) and Catfish (72lbs).
The Lagoon
Extending to approximately. 42 acres (15 pegs). Originally a growing on pond now a popular fishing lake.
The Canal
Extending to approx. 0.5 acres (18 pegs). Stocked with Roach, Rudd, Tench, Chub, Ide, Carp and Bream.
Stock Ponds
There are two stock ponds for growing on fish.
Bait Shop
This is a storage cabin/office used for the storage and sale of bait and tackle.
Bailiffs Office
This is a mobile home situated overlooking the main lakes with electric and water for occupation by the site Bailiff.
CARAVAN SITE
An area of hard standing with electrical hook up for up to 5 caravans.
HOLIDAY LETS
Two self contained blocks of 5 and 4 single bedroom accommodation holiday units each comprising bedroom, sitting/kitchenette and shower room.
BUILDINGS
27m x 9m (approx) steel framed and clad general purpose building with office display area, rest room and toilets to the ground floor and first floor mezzanine, occupied by Mr Shoebridge ( Fresh Flowers Ltd).
27m x 9m (approx) lean-to utilised as workshop, occupied by Mr D Camp.
30.5m x 30.5m (approx) steel framed and clad general purpose building with concrete floor currently vacant and offering, subject to planning, a range of commercial or leisure opportunities.
THE LAND
The land is in a single block and has been let to local farmers in the past for growing arable crops but is currently fallow. The land is eligible for
Single Farm Payments.
Woodland Belts
Planted in 1997 with assistance from the Woodland Grant Scheme tree screening has been planted to many of the external boundaries.
THE BUSINESS
The Fishery has been developed and managed at a profit day ticket fishery for both pleasure and match anglers. There is potential to develop the business further in association with the holiday lets. Further information is available from the agents.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Outgoings
The commercial buildings are liable for Business Rates. Purchasers are advised to make their own inquiries as to the treatment of the property for Council Tax and Business Rates.
Lotting
Whilst it is not envisaged that the property will be split, offers for part will be considered provided multiple offers to dispose of the entire land are received at the same time.
Planning
The local planning authority is Chelmsford Borough Council. Crowsheath Farmhouse is subject to a Section 52 Agreement between Chelmsford Borough Council and the owner. The agreement restricts the occupation of the farmhouse to individuals engaged or previously engaged in agriculture. Full details are available in the legal pack.
Sporting, Minerals and Timber
Insofar as they are owned all rights to sporting, mineral and timber are included in the sale.
Legal and Planning Pack
The vendor’s solicitor has a draft sales contract with details of the results of a local search and answers to standard queries made in advance of the sale. Also available is a summary of the Town & Country Planning history prepared by The John Bishop Partnership.
AGENT’S NOTES
Tenure & Possession:
The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession on completion.
Fixtures, Fittings and Stock
The sale includes fixtures and fittings and fish stocks within the lakes. Fenn Wright are not liable in any way for the quality of quantity of the fish stocks, not any death or disease that may affect such stocks. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the quality and quantity of the 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 none of the services, heating equipment, fittings or appliances have 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 or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the 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.
Local Authority
Chelmsford Borough Council. Tel (01245) 666606
Particulars prepared February 2008
Viewing
Viewing Strictly by Appointment Through:
1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RS
Tel: 01206 216555
Fax: 01206 216566
Email: mjf@fennwright.co.uk
Safety Note to Fishery Buyers
Lakes and Ponds can be very dangerous so 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 that children
are supervised at ALL times.
THINK SAFETY FIRST!
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