● Two Stunning Lakes with Established Coarse Fishery
● Optional Four Bedroom Semi-Detached House
● Barn/Workshops and Stables
● Grazing Pasture
● Approx. 30 Acres In All
● Huge Potential for Diversification
● Set in the Heart of the Cotswold Water Park
An established coarse fishery set in approx. 30 acres, with an optional four bedroom semi-detached house, set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park.
Aspen Lakes were former gravel pits, purchased by the present owners in 2004 and the fishery was established in 2005, with an initial stocking of Mirror, Common and Crucian Carp, Tench and Bream. Now classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) the lakes and surrounding grounds have matured to provide a haven for wildlife in an exceptionally tranquil environment.
The optional four bedroom house overlooks the lakes and in addition to gardens it has a pasture paddock with two stables.
The property occupies an extremely convenient location close to the village of Ashton Keynes and just 2.5 miles from the A419 dual carriageway. Full ranges of shops and amenities are provided by Cirencester and Swindon.
Price Guide £1,700,000 Ref: EO8065
OPTIONAL RESIDENCE – 11 RIXON GATE
A semi-detached house believed to have formerly been a farm workers cottage, built in around 1936. It has oil-fired central heating and the windows are double-glazed. The accommodation in brief is as follows, please refer to the floor plan for approximate room sizes.
Main Entrance through the front door leads to a Reception Hall with stairs to the First Floor and a door to the right opening into an extremely spacious Lounge/Dining Room which has a hardwood floor and a stone fireplace with logburner. There is an adjacent Study and a Conservatory with double doors opening out to the Garden.
The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with a breakfast bar, stainless steel 1½ bowl sink, range cooker with extractor hood, oil-fired boiler, plumbing for a dishwasher and a five ring gas hob.
There is a good-sized Utility Room with built-in worksurfaces, sink and plumbing for washing machine, and a Ground Floor Shower Room fitted with a shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
Beyond the Utility Room there is a Freezer Room, and approached externally an Additional Store Room.
There are Four Bedrooms on the First Floor and a Bathroom fitted with a panelled bath, WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
OUTSIDE, OUTBUILDINGS AND LAND
There is a front drive with parking for two cars and double gates opening to a brick pavier Parking Area to the front of the house and a hedged front garden with a pond and fountain feature.
There is a lovely spacious Patio to the side with views over-looking the main lake, and a stone wall along the main lawned garden which is beautifully tended and has beds stocked with a wide variety of flowers and shrubs.
Beyond the garden there is a Vegetable Patch with several raised beds and a Paddock with Two Stables.
IN ALL APPROX. 1 ACRE
(About 0.4 Hectare)
PRICE GUIDE (House Alone)
£850,000
Price Guide £1,700,000Ref: EO8065
ASPEN LAKES FISHERY
Made up of Two Lakes, the main lake is substantial with a large central island, plus there is a second, smaller "match" lake. A track runs around the perimeter providing vehicular access, and the entire main boundary has been otter fenced, with several gated access points off the lane and main road.
The Main Lake has Thirty-Two Swims and was stocked in the winter of 2005/6 with 100 mirror carp at 4-6lb, 200 tench at 6-8 inches, 20 tench at 5lb, 200 crucian carp, 200 bream and 30 chub. These fish have grown on significantly over the years, with the current mirror carp record running at 47lb 7oz, the tench record at 10lb 8oz and the bream record at 15lb 8oz. Other species have naturally colonised the lake, including roach to 2lb 8oz, rudd to 2lb, perch to 3lb 5oz, pike to 12lb and an incredible lake record common carp of 33lb 8oz.
The much smaller Match Lake provides Ten Swims. It was originally stocked with 650 mixed rudd and roach, 350 crucian carp and 400 bream. There is also an abundance of tench and perch.
The fishery is currently run as a syndicate with a full membership and waiting list. A substantial island in the centre of the main lake provides almost nine acres of pasture with several recently established woodland plantations and is accessible by vehicle.
Within the grounds there is a Timber Outbuilding currently providing a Tractor Shed, Workshop, Stores and WC. It has scope for further uses e.g. Tackle Shop, Tea Room etc, subject to the necessary permissions.
The main access to the lakes is off a country lane with a substantial Parking Area adjacent to the Amenity Building.
IN ALL APPROX. 29.5 ACRES
(About 11.9 Hectares)
Price Guide £1,700,000Ref: EO8065
