566279.39 sq. ft (52609.13 m²)
Key features
- Established coarse fishing complex in an edge of village location
- Three well stocked coarse fishing lakes
- Tackle shop with potential for online sales
- Three bedroom recently renovated cottage.
- Site extending to 13.2 acres
Description
LOCATION
The property is located to the south of the village of Thorne and to the north of Doncaster in South Yorkshire (Doncaster approximately 12 miles south, Leeds 35 miles north west).
SWANLANDS LAKES
The lakes were dug as purpose built coarse fishing pools during the 1990s. The fishery has since matured into an attractive and popular day ticket fishery.
Cherry Lake - Extending to approximately 1.3 acres (0.5 ha) with a maximum depth of 7ft, a circular shaped lake with a central island. The 25 pegs all slope down and are all well spaced with mature planting between. All are easily accessible with parking close by or behind the pegs. Cherry Lake is well stocked with a variety of coarse species, with carp to excess 30lbs. It also has a large stock of tench and F1's together with other species including , bream, roach, barbel and perch.
Chestnut Lake - Extending to approximately 1.6 acres (0.67 ha) with a maximum depth of 4.5ft and 45 pegs. Chestnut is horseshoe in shape and is the larger of the two lakes, with good spacing between the pegs. Chestnut Lake is stocks of carp up to 19lb, together with F1s, bream, ide, tench, roach and perch.
The lake water supply is primarily through the water table for Cherry Lake and the newly fitted bore hole for the topping up of both Chestnut and canal lake. Both lakes have the benefit of recently installed diffuser type bubble aeration systems. The lakes have the benefit of being well screened with a mixture of hard wood and conifer trees providing a sheltered and attractive fishing location. There are multiple car parks providing ample space for visiting anglers.
Canal Lake
A new, purpose built match lake extending to approximately 0.4 acres with 18 pegs has been recently dug by the vendors. Well stocked with a high density of mixed coarse fish species.
SWANLANDS COTTAGE
A detached 3 bedroom cottage of brick construction under a pitched, tiled roof. The cottage has been refurbished throughout and the eastern elevation extended on the ground and first floor, providing an additional double bedroom and reception/porch.
The accommodation briefly comprises:
Ground Floor - Side entrance porch, reception hall, utility room, cloakroom, open plan kitchen and dining room and lounge.
First Floor - Three bedrooms and family bathroom.
Outside
To the east of the cottage is a patio garden which includes a detached block built store room and shed. Detached garage and ample parking to the front of the cottage. There is CCTV at the front and rear of the dwelling.
Adjacent to the main car park is a facilities building with kitchen facilities, storage shed and a separate angler's toilet block. In addition is a 6 berth static caravan together with a large poly tunnel.
TACKLE SHOP
Extending to approx. 7m x 3m offering an extensive range of bait and terminal tackle. The shop has also previously operated with online sales.
PLANNING
Ref. No-20/02582/FUL - granted December 2020 - Operational works to create a third fishing lake with ancillary parking.
Ref. No - 19/00216/FUL - granted in 2019 - Erection of first and ground floor extension.
INCOME & EXPENSITURE
The current income is derived from match fees, day ticket sales and shop sales, income figures available upon request. Profit and loss accounts available after viewing.
SERVICES
The cottage has the benefit of mains electricity and mains water. Drainage to a private treatment plant.
RATES
Council Tax Band D £2,325.57 payable (2026/27).
Business Rates Payable - £Nil
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Cottage -EPC rating D
WEBSITE
swanlands.co.uk
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