Location
The property is located approximately 25 minutes from Junction 6, M54 (Telford West) in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The Fishery
Cottage Lake and its two adjacent paddocks originally fell with the broader curtilage of Larden Cottage (formerly Brockton Grange) - a mini-estate of some 28 acres of woodland, garden and meadow – and was separated and retained when the current owner disposed of the main house and land on the westerly side of the Easthope Road in the early 1990’s
Following acquisition of the estate, circa 1987, the lake was drained (via a substantial gate valve located in the dam), de-silted and the banks properly re-defined resulting in today’s well-maintained and mature lake of approximately 2 acres.
The lake has a maximum depth of 9 feet against an average of approx. 4 to 5ft. There is a constant supply of spring water from the on-line stream that emanates from the distant Wenlock Edge and runs through the top paddock to feed the lake, flowing out via two concrete-lined, adjustable height slatted wooden sluices, before finally joining the River Corve which drains the Corvedale to the south.
The vendor has maintained the fishery to a high standard with particular emphasis on creating an attractive, highly exclusive venue.
The fishery has the benefit of a small timber-framed boathouse (non-residential) on the western edge of the lake. There are a number of beds of (white flowering) Nymphia Carnea lily pads which help to support the lakes rich fauna, and have the added feature of entirely subterranean root-systems which are considered to be more ‘angler friendly’.
The lake is a haven for wildlife with numerous bird species and visiting waterfowl, including resident kingfishers and an occasional pair of swans.
There is a somewhat amateurish website (www.specimencarp.co.uk) published in 2005/6 but we believe that it has not been properly registered with any search engines, or linked to any popular angling resource sites to raise the venue’s profile or income.
Throughout the last two decades of ownership - the vendor, who is not himself a carp angler - has devoted most all his time to his demanding engineering businesses, the fishery, a part-time hobby and sanctuary from the pressures of everyday commercial life, however - having endured five hip operations (three in the last three years) due to a chronic arthritic condition - he is now preparing for retirement and has offered the property for sale in the hope that the.fishery will benefit from the energies often afforded by a change of ownership.
The venue has only ever been fished by a modest sized, self-policing syndicate and in our opinion - due to poor marketing, is comparatively unknown
There are 22 sound timber-constructed fishing pegs/platforms, a circular access path and the potential to create an additional stock pond subject to consent. There is also a small hard-standing car park for 5/6 vehicles with additional room in the paddocks when needed, or as authorised by the owner.
A neighbouring farmer maintains the lakeside amenity and may be available to maintain the security policy of the new owner subject to discussion.
Intellectual property rights will be transferred upon completion.
Stocking
The lake is stocked with predominantly leney-strain mirror, common and ghost carp, bred and supplied by Mark Simmonds of Heather Fisheries, and returns catches of approximately a dozen 20lb plus fish per year, besides many high-doubles.
There are tench to 9lbs, a few golden orfe to 4lbs, and a number of 2lb plus roach and bream.
Other silver fish enjoy temporary residence only and are thinned out by netting every 2-3 years - to be sold on to local day-ticket fisheries or angling clubs.
The lake has been estimated to hold approximately 50, 11lb – 14lb carp, 50+, 15lb – 19lb carp and 20, 20lb plus carp, but these are estimates only.
The largest specimen captured to date is 25 lbs 8oz – and 5-6 specimens have been caught at 25lbs plus in the last 2-3 years.
A 26lb 3oz common carp was caught off the dam in 1997, but photographs are not available and hence the capture is not accepted as a fishery record.
Services
There are no services connected to the site.
Rates
The fishery is not currently rateable.
Planning
Fishing has been an established use of the lake for many years.
Prospective purchasers should note that it is unlikely there will be any possibility of ANY form of dwelling being allowed on the property.
Agents Notes
Tenure and Possession:
The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession on completion.
Fixtures, Fittings & Stock
The sale includes fixtures fittings and fish stocks within the lake. Fenn Wright are not liable in any way for the quality or quantity of the fish stocks, nor 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 & 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
Bridgnorth District Council
Tel: 01746 713100
Particulars and photographs
Photographs taken: July - September 2007
Particulars prepared: September 2007
Viewing strictly by appointment through:
Fenn Wright
1 Tollgate East
Stanway
Colchester
CO3 8RS
Tel: 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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