Decoy Pool, Oaks Drove, Westhay, BA6

Description

Decoy Pool offers a truly unique opportunity and has received significant investment and improvement by the current owners. The lake is set within a peaceful setting, surrounded by idyllic countryside and offers interested parties a retreat from day to day living. The lot boasts high conservational appeal, being designated within the Westhay Moors SSSI and close proximity of Somerset Wetlands National Nature Reserve.

Key features of the lot include –

1. Lake stocked with approximately 160 carp (10-30lbs)

2. Raised banks surround the lake including clear pathways leading to 8no. fishing stations

3. Water depth ranging 6’ – 12’ including aerator system powered from solar panels.

4. Entire site otter fenced.

5. Great variety of wildlife

5. Right of way access (highlighted blue) over a well-maintained stone track.

6. Car park area for 6no. cars comprising compacted hardcore

7. Range of timber structures including bird/nature watching hide.

8. Stock pond measuring approx. 8m X 10m.

The lake is currently run as a private syndicate with a maximum of 20no. members at any time. Membership is £500 per annum with currently 10no. members. Decoy Pool has its own website, which showcases more of what the land as to offer - https://www.decoypool.co.uk/

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to view this lot in order to experience its many advantages.

Designations

The land is not situated within an AONB or Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Environmental Stewardship Schemes

None.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

No footpaths. Details of any further rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the Auction Legal Pack.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner requires all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand, whether you are intending on bidding in the room, by proxy or online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1,350 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful. A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased and applicable on all pre-auction sales. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. All checks required by current anti-money laundering legislation must be satisfactorily completed, as part of the registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.

Deposit

Successful bidders will be required to pay to the Cooper and Tanner Client Account the deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours of the auction. The account details will be provided to the successful bidder on conclusion of the auction. Once funds are cleared, they will be transferred on to the account of the solicitor acting for the seller. Please ensure that funds are in an account suitable to be able to make an Electronic Transfer from.

Solicitors

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors, Wells

Telephone: 01749 836 100

Emily Wilson acting.

Local Council: Somerset Council. Telephone: 0300 123 2224

Services: Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Drainage Rates: None.

Completion

Completion has been set for 21st November 2024 or earlier by arrangement.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Uplift / overage clause: None

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT

Viewing: Block Viewings by appointment only – 01458 834 288

Closest Postcode: BA6 9TX

What3words – incisions.playing.uptown

Ref: GPT/11028

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