Rossways Lake & Lodges

SOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

website: www.rossways.co.uk

Introduction

Rossways Lake and Lodges is set in 2.5 acres of grounds and provides owners accommodation, a lake stocked with various species of coarse fish, a small pond also stocked, 4 mobile home style cabins and outbuildings.

Location

On the southern boundary of the historic town of Boston, Rossways is an ideal base for exploring the Fens.  The seaside towns of Skegness and Hunstanton and the Royal Estate of Sandringham are all within an hours drive.

Outside
From the main road the property is accessed via a gravel drive to the front of the owners residence.  The lake and lodges are accessed via a locked gate to the side of the property where further ample parking as provided.  The grounds are mainly laid to lawn with a small established orchard in front of the lodges.

Owners Accommodation

The owners residence is a spacious detached dormer bungalow in need of some updating.  The accommodation provided is as follows:

The Fishery

The large lake was dug out around 80 years ago with the clay being used to manufacture bricks.  The average depth is believed to be 8ft and the water supply is via water table.  It is approx. ¾ of an acre and stocked with variety of coarse fish including carp up to 22lbs, Tench to 5lbs and Bream to 6lbs.

The smaller pond is stocked with various small coarse and silver fish.

Day ticket price:          £5.00 for 1 rod
£7.00 for 2 rods

The Lodges

In 2007 planning permission was obtained to change the static caravans on site to four log cabin style units.  These are situated facing the orchard and are of similar design offering accommodation comprising 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen and living room.  The units are double glazed and have central heating.

The cabins have a holiday occupancy condition restricting them to being let only from 1st March to 30th October in any one year.

Tariff 2009:     £250 per week – no seasonal changes

Outbuildings

There is a small brick built garage with a workshop and lean-to storage.

The second building is of brick and timber construction.  This building was fitted out with male and female showers and toilets and a café.  The building is now used as a workshop and storage.  There is potential for this building to be converted to further accommodation, subject to obtaining the relevant planning permissions.

Services

Owners Residence – Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas
Cabins – Mains water, electricity, drainage and propane gas heating

Rates

Council Tax payable on owners residence 2009/10 – Band D - £1,405.00
Business Rates payable - £1,525.00 per annum

Planning

Planning Permissions can be checked using the online facility of Boston Borough Council.  Planning Ref: B/04/0366

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