Lyng Lakes, Norfolk

Offers in Excess of £700,000

INTRODUCTION
A unique opportunity to acquire approximately 80 acres (32.4 ha) of established and restored land incorporating seven lakes, located in the Wensum Valley. The property benefits from approximately 1000m of frontage to the River Wensum and enjoys peaceful and idyllic surroundings. There is the potential for further recreational uses, subject to planning requirements being met.

LOCATION
Lyng Lakes are located in the Wensum Valley, 8 miles to the North West of Norwich with access from both the A1067, Norwich to Fakenham and the A47, Swaffham to Kings Lynn Roads.

THE PROPERTY
The property lies within a ring fence with access from Easthaugh Road to the South with the River Wensum to the North, in a predominantly rural area. The lakes have been formed and landscaped by way of restoration following the extraction of sand and gravel between 1957 and 2006. The property is within a flood plain.

There are seven lakes ranging in size from 1 acre to 10 acres. The majority of the lakes are accessible with a 4-wheel drive vehicle and on foot.

Lake 1 - 6.7 acres (2.7 ha)
The most recent lake to have been restored and probably the most interesting in terms of features.

Lake 2 - 2.1 acres (0.9 ha)
A mature lake set to the north of the property.

Lake 3 - 0.9 acres (0.4 ha)
Hidden away and the most northerly, and ideal for duck flighting and conservation.

Lake 4 - 9.6 acres (3.9 ha)
The largest lake accessible around half the banks on foot with many natural features.

Lake 5 - 1.4 acres (0.6 ha)
A more formal shaped lake with access along all banks.

Lake 6 - 6.3 acres (2.6 ha)
A large mature lake accessible around all banks, supporting a large range of wild life

Lake 7 - 0.9 acres (0.38 ha)
The smallest lake on the property but probably the most attractive set in a secluded corner of the site.

RIVER WENSUM
The fishing rights extend to approximately 1,000m. The Wensum is renowned for its quality coarse fishing.

The land surrounding the seven lakes includes former grazing marshes to the north of Lake 4, well established areas of alder car and scrub woodland, and restored land predominantly to the southern side of the property. There is a great variety of habitat already established.

SERVICES
There are no services currently connected to the property. EDF have quoted the sum of £2,553 plus VAT as at 23rd August 2008 to provide a supply to the site. A prospective buyer should make their own enquiries of the relevant utility companies regarding their requirements.

PLANNING
The Breckland District Council Local Plan has designated the property as an Area of Important Landscape Quality (AILQ). The River Wensum itself is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by Natural England.

AGENTS' NOTES
Tenure & Possession
Approximately 73.19 acres of the Land and Lakes at Lyng are Freehold. Approximately 6.81 acres of the land is Leasehold. There is a lease for a term of 999 years at a peppercorn rent coupled with an option to purchase the freehold following the expiration of the existing right of pre-emption.

Fixtures, Fittings & Stock
The sale includes fixtures and fittings and fish stocks within the lakes. 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.

Mis-Descriptions
In view of the implications of the Property Mis-Descriptions 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:
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.
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.
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.
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
Norfolk County Council,
Breckland District Council, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1EE
Tel: 01362 656670

Photographs taken: June 2010
Particulars prepared: July 2010

DIRECTIONS
Access is from the Norwich – Fakenham Road (A1067). From Norwich turn left at Lenwade signed Hockering, proceed round a double bend then turn right into Easthaugh Rd. Continue past the farm on the right and take the next right. Proceed past the Catch 22 entrance and arrive at the destination.

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