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DESCRIPTION
Highly regarded commercial coarse fishery in Cambridgeshire.
An established large commercial coarse fishery with development potential for holiday accommodation.
THE PROPERTY
Decoy Lakes is a renowned commercial coarse fishery situated in Cambridgeshire extending to approximately 40.4 acres (16.3 ha).
The property has the benefit of 11 coarse fishing lakes, a large purpose built facilities building, extensive car parking, 3 bedroom detached dwelling and potential for holiday accommodation.
LOCATION
The property is well located to the east of Peterborough with easy access on to the A47 and the A1. Peterborough 9 miles.
THE FISHERY
Decoy Lakes has been an established commercial coarse fishery for 30 Years and is one of the largest commercial coarse fisheries in the country with a total of 272 pegs, The fishery has a renowned reputation for match fishing and hosts both Maver, Fish-o-mania, Golden Reels, Golden Rods and UK Championship, together with an ongoing winter league.
LAKES
Beastie Lake (Site Plan No. 1)
Extending to 2.7 acres (1.1 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 31 pegs.
Well stocked with predominantly carp, F1’s and tench.
Horseshoe Lake (Site Plan No. 2)
Extending to 1.4 acres (0.58 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 20 pegs.
The lake is stocked with carp up to 20lbs+, F1’s and tench.
Six Islands Lake (Site Plan No. 3)
Extending to 0.9 acres (0.36 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 25 pegs. Stocked with predominantly double figure carp, F1’s and some tench.
Four Islands Lake (Site Plan No. 4)
Extending to 0.5 acres (0.21 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 10 pegs. Heavily stocked with F1’s, tench, roach and carp.
Lou’s Lake (Site Plan No. 5)
Extending to 1.1 acres (0.43 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 15 pegs. Heavily stocked with carp, F1’s, ghost carp, crucian carp, roach and rudd.
Willow Lake (Site Plan No. 6)
Extending to 1.4 acres (0.56 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 35 pegs. Stocked with carp, ghost carp, F1’s and barbel.
Damson Lake (Site Plan No. 7)
Extending to 0.8 acres (0.34 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 26 pegs. Stocked with mixed coarse fish species.
Stock Pond (Site Plan No. 8)
Extending to 0.4 acres (0.15 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet.
Currently stocked with ?.
Elm Lake (Site Plan No. 9)
Extending to 0.9 acres (0.35 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 24 pegs. Stocked with F1’s, carp and barbel.
Cedar Lake (Site Plan No. 10)
Extending to 1 acre (0.40 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 26 pegs.
Stocked with F1’s, barbel and carp.
Oak Lake (Site Plan No. 11)
Extending to 1.2 acres (0.47 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 30 pegs. Stocked with F1’s, barbel and carp.
Yew Lake (Site Plan No. 12)
Extending to 1.4 acres (0.56 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 30 pegs. Stocked with F1’s, barbel and carp.
THE BUILDINGS
Facilities Building 17m x 11m
A purpose built facilities building of brick construction under a concrete tiled roof. On the ground floor is a large open plan bar area, commercial kitchen and toilets. On the first floor converted loft space for storage.
EPC: C
Tackle Shop 8m x 5m
A brick construction under a concrete tile roof situated adjacent to the facilities building. Stocked with a wide selection of bait and tackle.
Shower and Toilet Block
Separate male and female toilets and shower.
Storage Building 18m x 18m
Steel portal frame building with hardened floor, profile steel cladding, central roller door, used for storage of equipment.
Porta Cabin
Situated adjacent to Beastie Lake. The porta cabin is used for the storage of nets.
OWNERS' DWELLING
The fishery benefits from an detached 3 bedroom dwelling of brick construction under a concrete tile roof providing the following accommodation:
Ground Floor
Front hall
Kitchen/diner/sitting room
Office/bedroom 3
W.C.
Conservatory
EPC: D
First Floor
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Shower and W.C.
EPC: E
Outside
Separate single storey garage, patio and landscaped gardens.
Council Tax Band D
Council Tax payable 2020/21 £1,466.93
Services
Mains water, 3-phase electricity, septic tank drainage,
alarm system and CCTV.
THE BUSINESS
The income is generated from the sale of day tickets, open matches, club bookings and the sale of bait. Decoy Lakes turned over £83,478 for the year ending 3rd October 2020.
Business Rates
Rateable value—£3,700
Rates payable 2020/21 £0
Alcohol Licence
An alcohol licence is in place in respect of the bar in the facilities building.
PLANNING
Planning permission was granted by Fenland District Council on the 13th May 2020 amending the occupancy condition of the dwelling as follows “the
occupation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working or last working in association with agriculture and/or the existing commercial fishery at Decoy Lakes or a widow or widower of such a person and any resident dependants.”
A pre-application was submitted to Fenland District Council in 2020 for the amalgamation of six lakes, 25 holiday cabins, 5 holiday pods and the erection of match fishermen accommodation. The Council consider the proposed scheme as likely to receive a favourable recommendation.
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. Stock in the bar and tackle shop at valuation. Fenn Wright and Maxey Grounds 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, quasieasements 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.
CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
Under the regulations, what we say or publish about a property must not be false or misleading and we must provide certain material information to enable a potential viewer or purchaser to take an informed transactional decision.
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 and Maxey Grounds 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 or Maxey Grounds 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
Fenland District Council
Fenland Hall
County Road
March
Cambridgeshire PE15 8NQ
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NOTES
Photographs taken: 2019/2020
Particulars prepared: November 2020
GUIDE PRICE
Offers in excess of £1,300,000
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!
DIRECTIONS
Using SatNav and Postcode PE7 2AD Decoy Lakes is situated between Whittlesey and Eastrea and is clearly signposted from the A605.
VIEWING
Viewing Strictly by Appointment Through joint agents:
Fenn Wright
1 Tollgate East
Stanway
Colchester
CO3 8RQ
Martin Freeman
M:[use Contact Agent Button] E: [use Contact Agent Button]
Maxey Grounds
22-24 Market Place
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9 JH
Shirley Pollard
T:[use Contact Agent Button] E: [use Contact Agent Button]
Highly regarded commercial coarse fishery in Cambridgeshire.
An established large commercial coarse fishery with development potential for holiday accommodation.
THE PROPERTY
Decoy Lakes is a renowned commercial coarse fishery situated in Cambridgeshire extending to approximately 40.4 acres (16.3 ha).
The property has the benefit of 11 coarse fishing lakes, a large purpose built facilities building, extensive car parking, 3 bedroom detached dwelling and potential for holiday accommodation.
LOCATION
The property is well located to the east of Peterborough with easy access on to the A47 and the A1. Peterborough 9 miles.
THE FISHERY
Decoy Lakes has been an established commercial coarse fishery for 30 Years and is one of the largest commercial coarse fisheries in the country with a total of 272 pegs, The fishery has a renowned reputation for match fishing and hosts both Maver, Fish-o-mania, Golden Reels, Golden Rods and UK Championship, together with an ongoing winter league.
LAKES
Beastie Lake (Site Plan No. 1)
Extending to 2.7 acres (1.1 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 31 pegs.
Well stocked with predominantly carp, F1’s and tench.
Horseshoe Lake (Site Plan No. 2)
Extending to 1.4 acres (0.58 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 20 pegs.
The lake is stocked with carp up to 20lbs+, F1’s and tench.
Six Islands Lake (Site Plan No. 3)
Extending to 0.9 acres (0.36 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 25 pegs. Stocked with predominantly double figure carp, F1’s and some tench.
Four Islands Lake (Site Plan No. 4)
Extending to 0.5 acres (0.21 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 10 pegs. Heavily stocked with F1’s, tench, roach and carp.
Lou’s Lake (Site Plan No. 5)
Extending to 1.1 acres (0.43 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 15 pegs. Heavily stocked with carp, F1’s, ghost carp, crucian carp, roach and rudd.
Willow Lake (Site Plan No. 6)
Extending to 1.4 acres (0.56 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 35 pegs. Stocked with carp, ghost carp, F1’s and barbel.
Damson Lake (Site Plan No. 7)
Extending to 0.8 acres (0.34 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 26 pegs. Stocked with mixed coarse fish species.
Stock Pond (Site Plan No. 8)
Extending to 0.4 acres (0.15 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet.
Currently stocked with ?.
Elm Lake (Site Plan No. 9)
Extending to 0.9 acres (0.35 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 24 pegs. Stocked with F1’s, carp and barbel.
Cedar Lake (Site Plan No. 10)
Extending to 1 acre (0.40 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 26 pegs.
Stocked with F1’s, barbel and carp.
Oak Lake (Site Plan No. 11)
Extending to 1.2 acres (0.47 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 30 pegs. Stocked with F1’s, barbel and carp.
Yew Lake (Site Plan No. 12)
Extending to 1.4 acres (0.56 ha) with an average depth of 5-6 feet and 30 pegs. Stocked with F1’s, barbel and carp.
THE BUILDINGS
Facilities Building 17m x 11m
A purpose built facilities building of brick construction under a concrete tiled roof. On the ground floor is a large open plan bar area, commercial kitchen and toilets. On the first floor converted loft space for storage.
EPC: C
Tackle Shop 8m x 5m
A brick construction under a concrete tile roof situated adjacent to the facilities building. Stocked with a wide selection of bait and tackle.
Shower and Toilet Block
Separate male and female toilets and shower.
Storage Building 18m x 18m
Steel portal frame building with hardened floor, profile steel cladding, central roller door, used for storage of equipment.
Porta Cabin
Situated adjacent to Beastie Lake. The porta cabin is used for the storage of nets.
OWNERS' DWELLING
The fishery benefits from an detached 3 bedroom dwelling of brick construction under a concrete tile roof providing the following accommodation:
Ground Floor
Front hall
Kitchen/diner/sitting room
Office/bedroom 3
W.C.
Conservatory
EPC: D
First Floor
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Shower and W.C.
EPC: E
Outside
Separate single storey garage, patio and landscaped gardens.
Council Tax Band D
Council Tax payable 2020/21 £1,466.93
Services
Mains water, 3-phase electricity, septic tank drainage,
alarm system and CCTV.
THE BUSINESS
The income is generated from the sale of day tickets, open matches, club bookings and the sale of bait. Decoy Lakes turned over £83,478 for the year ending 3rd October 2020.
Business Rates
Rateable value—£3,700
Rates payable 2020/21 £0
Alcohol Licence
An alcohol licence is in place in respect of the bar in the facilities building.
PLANNING
Planning permission was granted by Fenland District Council on the 13th May 2020 amending the occupancy condition of the dwelling as follows “the
occupation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working or last working in association with agriculture and/or the existing commercial fishery at Decoy Lakes or a widow or widower of such a person and any resident dependants.”
A pre-application was submitted to Fenland District Council in 2020 for the amalgamation of six lakes, 25 holiday cabins, 5 holiday pods and the erection of match fishermen accommodation. The Council consider the proposed scheme as likely to receive a favourable recommendation.
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. Stock in the bar and tackle shop at valuation. Fenn Wright and Maxey Grounds 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, quasieasements 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.
CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
Under the regulations, what we say or publish about a property must not be false or misleading and we must provide certain material information to enable a potential viewer or purchaser to take an informed transactional decision.
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 and Maxey Grounds 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 or Maxey Grounds 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
Fenland District Council
Fenland Hall
County Road
March
Cambridgeshire PE15 8NQ
Phone:[use Contact Agent Button]
NOTES
Photographs taken: 2019/2020
Particulars prepared: November 2020
GUIDE PRICE
Offers in excess of £1,300,000
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!
DIRECTIONS
Using SatNav and Postcode PE7 2AD Decoy Lakes is situated between Whittlesey and Eastrea and is clearly signposted from the A605.
VIEWING
Viewing Strictly by Appointment Through joint agents:
Fenn Wright
1 Tollgate East
Stanway
Colchester
CO3 8RQ
Martin Freeman
M:[use Contact Agent Button] E: [use Contact Agent Button]
Maxey Grounds
22-24 Market Place
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9 JH
Shirley Pollard
T:[use Contact Agent Button] E: [use Contact Agent Button]
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