land for sale

An exciting, rare opportunity to acquire a substantial site covering 25 acres to include an operating caf and fishing business along with planning granted for four shepherd huts, four luxury lodges and a service lodge. The site offers itself to expansion or for an alternative use, subject to the necessary permissions. Location Located on the eastern side of the B4696 Spine Road East, Wickwater Lane, South Cerney, and is within the Cotswold Lakes (formerly the Cotswold Water Park), and known as Lake 15. Lake Pochard is an existing leisure facility, including two fishing lakes (Walters Lake to the west and Lake Pochard to the east), on site there are 15 existing holiday lodges and a caf with offices above. Walters Lake is used for match fishing and Lake Pochard is a specimen fishing lake. There is an existing access from Wickwater Lane, a short distance from its junction with the B4696. The Site Approximately 25 acres with 2 main lakes, Walters Lake of approximately 4 acres and a further lake known as Lake Pochard which is approximately 11.5 acres and used as a specimen fishing lake. Walters Lake is a commercial match fishery coarse lake which has been purpose built. The lake has 73 pegs and a maximum depth of 6ft it is well stocked with common carp, mirror carp, roach, rudd, perch, bream and tench and consists of four lanes On the site is the Waterside Caf, a popular business - currently leased until 2028 - with owners’ accommodation which has external access, there is underfloor heating to caf and central heating to the flat, a commercial kitchen and ancillary storage. The cafe has an internal area of approximately 1300sq ft which currently services approximately 60 covers inside and 40 external covers. To serve the caf and fishery there is a substantial car park which is adjacent to the caf made of a stone surface along with one storage container and two sheds. There are 15 existing holiday lodges all privately owned with the exception of 3 lodges which remain in the ownership of the vendor. Planning Cotswold District Council granted planning on 25th September 2024 under reference for 20/04001/FUL for the use of land for the siting of four shepherd huts, the erection of four single storey lodges, a service lodge, access, parking, landscape planting and associated engineering works and infrastructure. The location of this is on the South East part of the site. Each lodge is approximately 1625sqft Gross Internal Area and 3 bedrooms each with an en suite. There is an open plan lounge/kitchen/dining along with a further WC and store room. Viewings Strictly by appointment however the site can also be viewed from the roadside only in a safe manner. Site Services Mains water and electricity. 2 x 2,000 litre gas tanks, (current supplier calor). Private drainage to Bio-digester system. Rates Business Rates/Council Tax The flat Council Tax band A amount payable 2018/19 1,096.67. (Single occupancy) Caf rateable value 4,650 Rates payable 2018/19 0. The property currently qualifies for 100% small business rate relief Energy Performance EPC (Caf) - D EPC (Flat) - D Local Authority Cotswold District Council Town & Country Planning Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Cotswold District Council Services & Tenure To be sold with freehold title and full vacant possession. We have NOT been advised that the site is affected by any onerous covenants or restrictions, which may affect title or future uses (Land Reg GR234852). Important Notes For further questions or to book a viewing please contact our Broadway branch. Further information on income can be provided upon request.