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For Sale: £465,000

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Specimen Coarse Fishery, Essex

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  • Area

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    16Acres

A12 Cuton Lakes were created from former mineral workings. The fishery comprises of three very well stocked lakes with a total water area of 10.6 acres set in a total site area of 25.6 acres (10.4 ha) with the benefit of onsite cabin providing bait, tackle and snacks. The fishery is available as a whole or in two Lots.

Location
The fishery is located approximately 3 miles east of Chelmsford bounded by the A12 on the west side and the River Chelmer on the east side. The fishery is accessed off Brook End Road, Chelmer Village

Access
The fishery has the benefit of a full right of access off Brook End Road under the A12 to the property.
In the event that the fishery is sold in two Lots, Lot 1 will have the benefit of a right of way over the southern end of the internal fishery track.

The Fishery
The lakes were originally excavated as part of mineral workings for the construction of the A12. The fishery is fully otter fenced with a high steel wire mesh fence and has the benefit of a good size car park in the middle of the fishery providing car parking for visiting anglers.

The fishery benefits from an onsite cabin and three storage containers.

Lot 1
Extending to 16.9 acres (6.8 ha).

Specimen 1 Lake extending to 5.8 acres (2.4 ha) with the benefit of 22 swims consisting of doubles and singles. A heavily stocked lake with 200+ 20-30lbs carp and three known 40lbs carp.

To the north of the lake is an area of amenity grassland which has the potential to be planted with cricket bat willow providing an attractive return to a future owner.

To the west of the access track there are two stock ponds and a further area of amenity grassland.

Lot 2
Extending to 8.8 acres (3.6 ha).

Specimen 2 Lake extending to 2.9 acres (1.2 ha) with 27 swims consisting of doubles and singles. Well stocked with the 400 carp to 34lbs with three known 30s.

Island Lake extending to 1.9 acres (0.8 ha) with 26 pegs. Stocked with carp to 18lbs, tench 8lbs, bream 7.8lbs, perch 3.8lbs and roach 1.4lbs.

Buildings
The fishery has the benefit of an onsite cabin providing reception area and sales of bait, tackle and snacks. Adjacent there are three storage containers and a generator shed.

Planning
A Certificate of Lawfulness has been submitted to Chelmsford Borough Council in respect of the fisherman's car park, storage containers and the cabin.

Business
All three lakes are managed on a day ticket basis and full details are available on the fishery website.

Further financial information is available from the agents.

Website
www.A12lakes.co.uk

Services
A petrol generator provides onsite electricity to the cabin. There are onsite porta loo toilets.

Covenant
In the event that the fishery is lotted, there will be a covenant on Lot 1 stating that the lake must either be managed as a syndicate or on a private membership basis. No day ticket business will be permitted on Specimen 1 Lake.

Guide Price
Whole - offers in excess of £800,000.
Lot 1 - £465,000
Lot 2 - £385,000

Photographs taken: June 2023
Particulars prepared: July 2023

Viewing Strictly by appointment only:

Fenn Wright
1 Tollgate East
Stanway
Colchester
CO3 8RQ

Features

  • Popular commercial fishery located near Chelmsford, Essex
  • Three well very well stocked lakes totalling 10.6 acres
  • Site extending to 25.6 acres
  • Available as a whole or two lots
  • The sale of a specimen coarse fishery and former mineral workings extending to 25 acres

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