Lakeside House & Dilham Fishery, Norfolk

Guide Price to £525,000

A detached 3 / 4 bedroom family house with scope to extend or re-build in a magical setting over looking its own large lake currently run as a commercial fishery.

Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study/Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility, Family Bathroom, Three Bedrooms one with en-suite Shower Room, Large paved Terrace, Garage / Store Room, Large Purpose Built Workshop suitable as Studio / Office etc, Formal and Informal Gardens, Lake, Large Car Park. In all about 2.5 acres

Situation
Lakeside House stands on the edge of the small village of Dilham about 2 miles from the Broadland village of Stalham which has excellent local shopping, schools and access to the Norfolk Broads network. The market towns of North Walsham and Wroxham offer excellent shopping facilities and there is a nearby station at Worstead with connections through to Norwich for regular intercity trains to London (Liverpool Street 100 mins). The cathedral city of Norwich has extensive leisure, cultural and shopping facilities and there is an excellent range of schools and an expanding airport. The Norfolk coast is only 6 miles to the east with its wealth of beaches and bird reserves.

General Description
Lakeside House is a detached house which has over the years been altered and extended. It stands in a magical setting over looking its own large lake which has been run by the present owners as a commercial fishery (The Dilham Fishery).

The present owners have had plans drawn up to demolish the existing house and re-build with a 4/6 bedroom house. The alternative is that the present house could be extended to provide further accommodation if required.

Outside is a large purpose built workshop of concrete block construction with a tiled roof which has been built by the present owner for use in conjunction with his existing joinery business but which lends itself to conversion to alternative accommodation if required.

The feature of the property are the picturesque grounds with lake which can continue to be run as a commercial fishery or returned to private use as a family property if required.

The accommodation comprises: 

Front door leading to the Breakfast Room with large matwell and tiled floor with large picture windows with attractive views over the garden and lake and open plan to the Kitchen with extensive range of fitted units with work tops with inset stainless one and a half bowl sink, matching wall cupboards above, space for gas range cooker with tiled back and extractor hood above, slate tiled floor, opening through to the Sitting Room with open fireplace with wood burning stove, recessed spot lights and open arch way to the Dining Room with bow window and double French doors out to the gardens and lake. Inner Hall with stairs to the first floor and doors to the Study with dual aspect. Next to this is the Utility with plumbing for automatic washing machine and fitted shelves and beyond this is a Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and tiled surround, shower above, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Stairs lead up to the landing with hatch to the roof space. Bedroom 1 has dual aspect and enjoys fine views over the garden and lake and has door to En-suite Shower Room with wash hand basin, WC and tiled shower cubicle (presently not used). Bedroom 2 has extensive fitted wardrobe cupboards and views over the lake, whilst Bedroom 3 is another double bedroom with door out to the roof terrace (at present, not used) with views over the lake and to the rear over the adjoining meadows.

Outside
The house is approached over a long gravelled driveway which leads down to a large parking area and onto a large paved Terrace. By the parking area is a timber and tiled Garage / Store Room whilst beyond the house is a large Workshop of concrete block construction with tiled roof and concrete floor. This has double wooden entrance doors and separate personal door at the far end. This is ideally suited as a workshop / Studio or alternatively this could be used as an office etc.

Across the garden is a further wooden shed used for storage of garden and fishing equipment.

There is a separate car park for the fishery.

Gardens and grounds
These are a wonderful feature of the property and comprise the formal gardens which adjoin the house, comprising area of lawn surrounded by shrub and herbaceous borders, whilst beyond this is the grass walkway around the lake which is interspersed with numerous trees, shrubs etc.

The Lake extends in all to about 0.75 acre and has two islands together with a central promontory. It has been laid out to form an excellent commercial fishery and is well stocked with an abundance of coarse fish and is regarded as one of the best fisheries in the area. It is currently run as a commercial fishery open seven days a week, and is a particularly popular venue. The whole lake has been most attractively laid out and is fed by regular spring water supply meaning that the level of the lake is constant throughout the year.

Planning
There is currently a planning application for demolition of the existing house and re-siting of it and the formation of a new house comprising, a four / 6 bedroom house with triple garage.

The Fishery
Dilham Fishery has been run by the present owners and has at present 19 swims together with the potential for further swims on the island and fishing from a boat platform. The fishery is open seven days a week all year round from 6am till dusk. It is used for both individual day ticket fishing, season tickets and for matches.

Services
Mains water, electricity, private drainage via a new bio disk septic tank, oil fired central heating, LPG gas for the range cooker, telephone connected and Broadband.

Outgoings
Broadland District Council: 01603 431133
Tax Band: F

Fixtures and Fittings and Stock
The sale includes all fish stocks within the lake. Items regarded as fixtures and fittings include carpets, curtains, light fittings, kitchen appliances and garden ornaments are excluded although these items may be available by separate negotiation.

Fenn Wright/Jackson-Stops & Staff are not liable in any way for the quality of the fish stocks, nor any death or disease that may affect such stocks. Purchasers must satisfy themselves to the quality and quantity of the fish stocks prior to purchase.

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