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Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright - Country and Equestrian
64 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1AH
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* In all about 42 ha (103 acres)
* 4 bedroom detached residence
* 3 bedroom detached bungalow
* 9 holiday letting units
* 3 lakes (97 pegs) run as a profitable fishery
* Further substantial buildings and open yard
The property has been developed by the current owners as a mixed leisure use property but with the potential, subject to planning, to be diversified further.
The property is located at the southern end of Hanningfield Reservior, near the village of Downham, south of Chelmsford in rural location.
Holiday lets are in two separate units and are finished to a high standard. The farmland is currently in grass and the property is screened on three sides with broadleaf belts.
In all the property extends in total to approximately 42ha (103 acres) with fishing lakes offering approximately 5 ha (12.3 acres) of water, 9 holiday lets, mobile home, substantial buildings, detached 4 bedroom house and detached 3 bedroom bungalow
The owner informs us that the majority of the water has been established since 1999 and offers day/night coarse fishing in well stocked lakes with an established business.
Holiday lets are in two separate units and are finished to a high standard. The farmland is currently in grass and the property is screened on three sides with broadleaf belts.
ACCOMMODATION
The property comprises:
A detached dwelling with annexe offering the following accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
7.8m x 2m
Kitchen
4.3m x 3.1m
Reception Room One
7.7m x 3.6m
Reception Room 2
4.6m x 4.4m
Rear Lobby
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom One
3.1m x 3.6m
Bedroom Two
3.3m x 3.1m
Bedroom Three
3.9m x 3.5m
Bedroom Four
3.6m x 4.6m
Bathroom
THE ANNEXE
Adjoining the house is a timber framed and clad annexe providing
Utility
4.7m x 2.4m (4.2m inc WC)
Sitting Room
7.4m x 4.3m
Conservatory
3m x 7.8m max
Rear Storage Room
4.3m x 5m
OUTSIDE
There is a good sized lawn to the rear of the property set with a patio area and borders.
VIEWFIELD
Is a detached property set in grounds of approximately 0.86 ha (2.1 acres). The property has views across Hawkswood Road to Hanningfield Reservoir.
The accommodation on the ground floor is as follows
Entrance Hall
2.2m x 4.5m
Kitchen
3.9m x 5.7m
Reception One
3.4m x 5.7m
Study
3.9m x 3.6m
Shower Room
1.6m x 2.9m
The Canal
Extending to approximately 0.5 acres (18 pegs). Stocked with Roach, Rudd, Tench, Chub, Ide, Carp and Bream.
Stock Ponds
There are two stock ponds for growing on fish.
Bait Shop
This is a storage cabin/office used for the storage and sale of bait and tackle.
CARAVAN SITE
An area of hard standing with electrical hook up for up to 5 caravans.
HOLIDAY LETS
Two self contained blocks of 5 and 4 single bedroom accommodation holiday units each comprising bedroom, sitting room/kitchenette and shower room.
Reception/Bedroom
3.9m x 4.4m
Reception/Bedroom
4.5m x 6.3m
The accommodation on the first floor is as follows:
Bedroom
6.4m x 3.8m
Bathroom
3.9m x 3.8m
The property has UPVC double glazing throughout. There is an oil fired boiler providing central heating through a ducted ventilation system.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached across a gravel drive with parking for several cars. There is brick built double garage and utility room of 7.8m x 5.9m. The remaining property is laid to lawn with flowers borders.
THE FISHERY
The 3 lakes are easily accessible from the main car parking area adjacent to the holiday units. Constructed a number of years ago the lakes provide good quality coarse fishing for all types of anglers.
The Lake
Extending to approximately 8.8 acres (64 pegs) with maximum depth of 9ft. This lake is stocked with a mixture of coarse fish including Carp (up to 31lbs) and Catfish (up to 72lbs).
The Lagoon
Extending to approximately 42 acres (15 pegs). Originally a growing on pond now popular fishing lake.
BUILDINGS
1. 27m x 9m steel framed and clad general purpose building with office display area, rest room and
toilets to the ground floor and first floor mezzanine.
2. 27m x 9m lean-to utilised as workshop, occupied by Mr D Camp
3. 30.5m x 30.5m steel framed and clad general purpose building with concrete floor.
THE LAND
The land is in a single block and has been let to local farmers in the past for growing arable crops but is currently fallow.
Woodland Belts
Planted in 1997 with assistance from the Woodland Grant Scheme tree screening has been planted to many of the external boundaries.
THE BUSINESS
The Fishery has been developed and managed at a profit day ticket fishery for both pleasure and match anglers. There is potential to develop the business further in association with the holiday lets. Further information is available from the agents.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Outgoings
The commercial buildings are liable for Business Rates. Purchasers are advised to make their own inquiries as to the treatment of the property for Council Tax and Business Rates.
Lotting
Whilst it is not envisaged that the property will be split, offers for part will be considered provided multiple offers to dispose of the entire land are received at the same time.
Planning
The local planning authority is Chelmsford Borough Council. Viewfield has an Agricultural Occupancy Condition and Crowsheath Farmhouse is subject to a Section 52 Agreement between Chelmsford Borough Council and the owner. These restrict the occupation of the farmhouse to individuals engaged or previously in agriculture. Full details are available in the legal pack.
Sporting, Minerals and Timber
Insofar as they are owned all rights to sporting, mineral and timber are included in the sale.
Legal and Planning Pack
The vendors solicitors has a draft sales contract with details of the results of a local search and answers to standard queries made in advance of the sale. Also available is a summary of the Town & Country Planning history prepared by The John Bishop Partnership.
AGENTS NOTE
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession on completion.
Fixtures, Fittings and Stock
The sale includes fixtures and fittings and fish stock 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 and 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.
Local Authority
Chelmsford Borough Council
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property reference: FECE1174666
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