Property Description
Summary
Licenced and stocked carp fishing ponds with furnished house, gîte and chalets are now back on the market after a protracted sale which ultimately did not complete due to the buyer being unable to find a loan.
The price has been reduced for a quick sale which please note is non negotiable and given the circumstances I am sure you will appreciate serious cash buyers only please.
The lakes have a 15 year PVT licence. They are stocked with around 184 Carp, 130 in the larger lake which include 3 mirror carp over 50 LB (22.7 kilos) the largest caught 56.4 LB (25.6 kilos) and a common carp at 52.5 LB (just under 23.8 kilos) and 54 in the smaller lake upto 40 LB
There are many around the 35LB mark (16 kilos)
Pictures and weights of individual fish can be provided on request, along with a list of furniture provided in the price.
Property Description
At the heart of the Normandy countryside waiting to be discovered you will find the Mill lakes, a haven of peace surrounded by nature, woodland and greenery.
The property offers great potential and includes 2 spring fed carp lakes of 13000 m² and 4100 m² (which can be drained down) and a carp-holding pen.
The lakes allow for day and night fishing and are stocked with carp up to 26 kg
Within this tranquille setting are 2 houses and 3 chalets (a 4th chalet is available for renorvation) and a field of 1.75 hectares with possible extension/building thereon
Equally this could be used as grazing for cows, sheep or horses or camp site or even market garden
The main house comprises of a large (65m²) open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with parquet flooring and central wood burning stove. The property has been modernised using quality materials whilst maintaining character features such as exposed beams. The kitchen area provides quality fitments and marble worktops.
The property offers views of the larger lake throughout and is bathed in natural sunlight.
There are 4 bedrooms (3 on the ground floor and 1 on the mezzanine) the largest of which is used as an office, a luxury bathroom with WC and a utility room.
A roof terrace provides lovely views over the main lake
The second house (a former restaurant) comprises of a huge living room/kitchen (90m²) with a large kitchen with central island at one end and a large fireplace at the other, the living area in the middle includes a full size billiards table.
In addition to the living area there are 2 bedrooms one with bathroom and the other with shower room and a utility room with independent access
In addition there are 3 chalets of around 50m² each with lounge/kitchen, bedroom and shower room
The third chalet stands alone and overlooks the smaller lake
This property offers a wonderful opportunity for a fishing business with accommodation or a large family home or a combination. Ideal for a family holiday with many tourist attractions nearby such as the Mont St Michel under an hour from the property.
The field offers further potential, perhaps camping and restaurant/bar facilities
The property is ready to move in and has the relevant registrations and permits required for the fishing lakes and accommodation.
Location
Whilst being in the countryside, the property is just outside the village of Ger which offers all the basic amenities and has a doctors, school, infirmary, mini market, bakers, hardware store, post office, church, bar and restaurant. Ger's history is that of pottery and a village and museum give an insight into its past. The last weekend in August is the festival at the village where locally made pottery is displayed and sold and there is the night of fire, where the fire pits are lit accompanied by song and dance. Mortain 10 mins away has several attractions, including 2 waterfalls, an open air pool in summer, the little chapel at the height of the town as well as the Abbaye Blanche and the German WW2 counter attack positions marked out in the woods above the town.
Larger towns less than 30 mins away are Domfront who holds a bi-annual medieval festival, St Hilaire du Harcouet known for its Wednesday Market, Flers with its wonderful municipal pool, Vire with its lake activities and golf course.
You are also not far from Swiss Normandy with its hiking and water activties, the famous Mont St Michel, D Day landing beaches, Normandy and Brittany coasts all within 1h 30
Access
The property also offers easy access to the Normandy and Brittany coasts, ferry port of Caen and airports of Caen/Carpiquet and Dinard all under 1h 30 with the ferry port of Cherbourg and the airport of Rennes around 1h 45.
Further afield is the airport of Nantes just under 3 hours and the tunnel around 4h 30
Interior
Property for sale fully furnished with several bespoke pieces.
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