Weybread Lakes, Mill Lane, Weybread, IP21 5TP

Location

Profitable holiday accommodation and fishery business with 5 high specification Lodges, Carp Lake, 5-bedroom family house, 3-bedroom annex and planning permission for a further dwelling.

Location
Weybread Lakes is situated on a country lane on the edge of the village of Weybread, North Suffolk. It is well placed for holiday visitors being within easy driving distance of the Suffolk Coast (Southwold 20 miles) and the Broads National Park. Harleston 2.5 miles, Diss 12 miles, Norwich 22 miles

Mill Lane Farmhouse
A period property of timber construction under part tile and part thatched roof overlooking the carp lake and having its own gardens.

Annex
Converted traditional barn of timber construction under a pantile roof, the annex is located adjacent to Mill Farm House.

Carp Fishery
The lake extends to 2.2 acres (0.9 ha) with an average depth of 10 ft and 9 purpose built pegs.The lake has approximately 200 double figure carp with 30 in excess of 30lbs and several over 40lbs as well as the benefit of otter fencing and aeration.The lake is currently managed on a day ticket basis with visiting anglers parking adjacent to the facilities building.

Weybread Lodges
5 high specification lakeside lodges positioned around a separate fishing lake extending to approximately 0.7 acres (0.28 ha).Each lodge has its own landscaped plot with the development now benefiting from historic landscaping and numerous wildlife. The lodge site has the benefit of its own internal access road serviceing all the lodges.

Paddock
To the north of the carp lake is a grass paddock and woodland spinney extending to approximately 2.4 acres (1 ha). There may be potential for additional holiday accommodation being developed on this land subject to planning.

Facilities
The property has the benefit of two well maintained single storey buildings offering a combination of storage, workshop, gym and staff room.

Barn with Residential Planning Permission
A former poultry building with the benefit of planning permission under Class Q of the Town & Country Planning Order 2015 reference DC/24/02956. The current consent proposes the conversion to provide ground floor accommodation with an open plan kitchen, dining/sitting room, 4-bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a utility.

The Business
Weybread Lodges is operated entirely through Hoseasons and the carp lake through Catch. It is a thriving and profitable business. For the current financial year ending 31st December 2025 the business is estimated to turnover in the region of £260,000 plus VAT. A new owner could change the current business model to managing the lodges in-house.

Summary

Key points

• Unique income generating opportunity
• Attractive main farmhouse and detached annexe
• Carp fishing lake and 5 high specification holiday lodges
• Separate barn with residential permission
• Established and profitable business
• Contact

Fenn Wright
Tel: 01206 216546
Tom Good
tjg@fennwright.co.uk