HORDLE LAKESHORDLE, HAMPSHIRE

A Highly Regarded Coarse Fishery Providing An Excellent Lifestyle & Business Opportunity With Further Potential, Situated In A Most Desirable Rural Location

New Milton 1.3 miles, Lymington 5 miles, Brockenhurst 6.2 miles, Christchurch 8.8 miles, Cadnam (M27) 15.5 miles, Bourne-mouth 15 miles Railway Stations: Brockenhurst to London/Waterloo 1h 36mins, New Milton to London/Waterloo 1h 44minsInternational Airports: Bournemouth International Airport 10 miles. Southampton 25 miles.

Hordle Lakes is situated in the popular village of Hordle on the southern edge of The New Forest National Park and enjoys an attractive rural setting with easy access from Ashley Road. The property benefits from good communication links with the A31 & A35 to the north providing access to the M27 and M3 motorway network. The Georgian coastal town of Lymington lies within easy reach to the east with Christchurch, Bournemouth & Poole to the south west.

The location is excellent for the operation of a commercial fishery with a good local catchment area providing regular trade enhanced by a large number of touring anglers visiting one of the many tourist destinations in the locality.

Education There is an excellent range of both public and private schools in the locality including Durlston Court near New Milton, Walhampton at Lymington, Moyles Court at Ringwood and Hampshire Collegiate at Romsey with very good state schools at Hordle and New Milton. For independents see www.isc.co.uk and for state school information see www.hants.gov.uk

Local Facilities Hordle lies on the edge of the New Forest National Park, 1.3 miles north east of New Milton, a bustling town providing a good range of services including 3 supermarkets, a post office, public houses, restaurants, church and schools with more comprehensive shopping, sporting, cultural and education facilities found in Bournemouth. Good walking and cycling opportunities abound from the property into The National Park with access to over thousands of acres of moor, heath and woodland. Sailing and water sports are available along the south coast with Lymington nearby. Golf can be enjoyed at Bashley, Burley, Moors Valley and Ferndown.

Established for over 25 years, Hordle Lakes has been developed into a first class commercial fishery catering for coarse anglers of all ages and abilities in addition to specialist carp anglers.Situated in a quiet rural location within the New Forest National Park, the fishery extends to 11 acres and offers a mature 7 lake complex, stock pond, ample parking, W.C facilities and bailiff accommodation.

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HORDLE LAKES

The lakes are heavily stocked with Carp, Tench, Perch, Bream, Roach, Chubb & Rudd providing excellent sport which has enabled the fishery to become recognised nationally achieving regular coverage across various angling publications. Anglers Mail voted the site as one of the top 100 British Commercial Fisheries in 2010.

The spring fed lakes cater for day ticket anglers, fishing clubs who hold regular matches and specimen anglers who can night fish subject to booking. Many of the lakes also enjoy easy disabled access from the carpark.

The current owners supplement their income with tuition; tackle sales and refreshments with scope to develop the business and property further, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Full accounts will be made available to bona fide purchasers.

LAKES

Spring Lake Extending to 0.7 acres, Spring lake provides 20 pegs and holds Carp up to 24lbs along with Tench to 7lbs, Bream to 6lbs, Perch to 3lbs and Roach and Rudd. A number of islands offer good features with lily pads and rushes.

Bob's Lake Extending to 1.6 acres, Bob's lake is the largest of the lakes and provides 35 swims, spaced well apart. This is the main specimen lake with Carp reaching low 30lb along with Bream, Tench, Perch to over 4lbs, Roach and still water Chub.

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Long Lake Extending to 0.6 acres, Long lake is one of the prettiest lakes and provides 20 pegs, holding Carp up to 24lbs, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench and Skimmer Bream.

tench Lake Extending to 0.3 acres, Tench lake is easily accessible from the car park and provides 15 pegs with Carp over 18lbs, a good head of Tench up to 4lbs and a mixture of Silvers.

tiddler Lake Extending to 0.1 acres, the Tiddler pool is designed to provide children with their first fishing experiences and offers a heavily stocked lake with a variety of silver fish, Perch and Carp up to 5lbs. Two large decks, comprising 10 pegs allow secure and safe fishing under parental supervision.

Willow Lake Extending to 0.7 acres, Willow lake is the second largest lake with 20 swims in a woodland setting, providing shelter. The lake is stocked with Carp to 20lb, Tench to 5lb, Roach, Skimmer Bream and Perch.

Canal Lake Extending to 0.2 acres, Canal lake offers easy access from the car park and provides 10 swims. The lake is stocked heavily with Carp up to 15lbs, Tench, Roach, Rudd and Bream.

Stock Pond To the south of the site, the current owners have developed their own stock pond where fry are brought on and introduced to the active lakes.

The property benefits from a number of temporary buildings currently utilised for bailiff accommodation, site management, tackle/bait sales and storage.

The buildings include:

•2 bedroom 6 berth mobile home (28ft x 12ft) bailiff accommodation (not permanent)

•Purpose built toilet block•Container currently used as bailiff office, tackle & bait store•Cabin used as equipment storage•2 further containers used for storage

Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

town and Country Planning The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders, town planning schedules and resolutions, which may or may not come into force. Purchasers will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the estate.

Planning The mobile home was granted planning on the 4 January 1999 in accordance with the terms set out in the applicants supporting letter which states it is to be used as “an office for the administration and collection of rod fees, a first aid point and for occasional night time use by the bailiff”. Further details available from the agent.

Rights of Way The property enjoys a right of way over the council owned track marked “X” – “Y” on the sale plan. There are no public rights of way across the property.

Local Authority Hampshire Council Tel: 0300 555 1375

Services Mains water and 3 phase electricity with private drainage.

tenure Hordle Lakes is sold freehold with vacant possession given upon completion.

Fixtures & Fittings All fixture, fittings and machinery are excluded from the sale but may be available by negotiation.

Stock The sale includes the fish stocks within the active lakes. Fox Grant is not liable in any way for the quality or quantity of fish stocks, nor any death or disease that may affect such stocks.

Particulars Prepared by Adam Field in April 2016.

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:50000

DIRECtIOnSFrom new Milton town centre head east on Ashley Road towards Ashley village for approximately 0.9 miles. Upon reaching the Ashley crossroads, traffic lights proceed straight over and as you begin to ascend the hill you will find the entrance to Hordle Lakes on your left hand side as indicated by the property signage. See location map for alternative routes.Post code SO41 0GA

VIEWInGSStrictly by appointment through the agents on 01722 782727. For further information please contact William Grant or Adam Field.

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