* Freehold
* Enviable position just off the ‘Spine Road’
* Biodiversity net gain opportunity
* Tourism and residential development potential
* In all about 85. 77 acres
* Available as a whole
Lake 95 offers a truly unique opportunity to purchase an unspoilt nature haven
with immense and varied development potential (STP).
Lake 95 covers an area of approximately 85. 77 acres (34. 71 ha). The property
was historically earmarked to be mined for gravel and minerals alike, a
process which has created the whole of the Cotswold Water Park as we now know
it however, after mining commenced it transpired that the gravel was not of
sufficient quality.
The current owner purchased the lake 18 years ago and since then the Lake and
its immediate surroundings have been in the process of being unintentionally
rewilded, with minimal livestock grazing and no application of chemicals or
sprays. A number of horses have been allowed to graze the land which have
created a myriad of paths and trails around the property, each leading to an
opening or viewpoint over a lake each more picturesque and tranquil than each
other.
The property benefits a free and unencumbered access directly off the council
maintained highway to the south however a second new access could easily be
created (STP) off Friday Ham Lane which leads directly onto the Spine Road.
To the east of the property lies the main lake extending to approximately 9
acres with a substantial and completely untouched island extending to
approximately 1. 6 acres. There are a number further lakes and ponds dotted
around the property, the size of which fluctuates dependant on the season. As
well as still water there is a flowing freshwater stream known as Wheatleys
Brook which crossed the width of the property providing constant fresh water
to the
main lake and beyond.
The Cotswold Water Park, with its 150 individual lakes, is situated between
the attractive former Roman market town of Cirencester in Gloucestershire to
the north and the urban conurbation of Swindon in Wiltshire to the south,
covering about 40 square miles and attracts over 500, 000 visitors annually.
The area offers a wide variety of activities which include angling,
birdwatching, cycling, horse riding, water
sports of all descriptions and walking.
The location is excellent with the property lying only approximately 50m off
the well known ‘Spine Road’ being the main trunk road passing through the
Cotswold Water Park. The Spine Road services
surrounding Holiday Parks, The De Vere Hotel, Cotswold Water Ski Club and
provides direct access to the A419 dual carriageway being 1. 5 miles east and
onto the M4 about 17 miles south and the M5 Junction 11A being about 23 miles
north. The property sits directly on the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border and
lies entirely within Wiltshire.
A three - phase electricity supply is connected to the pump house on the western
boundary. Mains water is available nearby, purchasers are to make their own
enquiries.
Leave the A419 when signposted for Ashton Keynes & South Cerney, continue west
along the Spine Road for approximately 1. 5 miles. Turn left onto Fridays Ham
Lane. After 50m the northern edge of the property can be found however to
access the property continue for 0. 5 miles past ‘jk Bistro’ formally known as
‘Jennies Kitchen’, take your next left then the property can be found on your
left indicated by a Woolley & Wallis sale board.

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