The Duck Pond, Alney Island, NR Maisemore, Gloucestershire
7 acre lake with potential

Sold Subject to Contract

Introduction

A former brick pit with a site area extending to approximately 9 acres (3.7ha) with the potential to establish a fishery. 

Location

The property is located ontheoutskirts of Gloucester near the village of Maisemore.

Directions

From A40 (west ofGloucester) take the A417 towards Ledbury.  After approximately 2 miles inthevillage of Maisemore, immediately before the bridge, turn right.  Follow the hard track for approximately 0.6 of a mile.  Approximately 200m before Riverside Cottage, access to The Duck Pond is viatheaccess gate.

The Duck Pond

A former brick pit with an existing water area extending to approximately 7 acres (2.9ha) within a total site area of 9 acres (3.7ha).  The pit has been neglected for many years with the result that over half the original water area has become overgrown with predominantly reed and sallow forming a floating vegetation mat with a depth of over 1m.  Quotations have been received from local contractors to remove the excess vegetation and fallen trees fromthepit at a cost of approximately £56,000 plus VAT.

There is potential to restore the pit either as one lake or a number of fishing pools.

The property also hasthebenefit ofthefishing rights on the River Severn (east channel) extending to approximately 170m.

Services

We are not aware of any services being connected to the site.

Rates

There are no rates payable on the fishery.

Agents’ Notes

Tenure & Possession

The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession on completion.

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.

There is a right of way over the hard track from the main road in Maismore to The Duck Pond.

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.

Viewing

Viewing is strictly through appointment with Fenn Wright.

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

Tewkesbury Borough Council

Council Offices

Gloucester Road

Tewkesbury

GL20 5TT

Photographs taken:                             April 2010

Particulars prepared:                        October 2011

Guide Price                                         £40,000 

*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, Ponds & Rivers can be very dangerous so THINK SAFETY FIRST!

Terms & Conditions/Agents Notes