Rainbow Lake

Burstwick, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU12 9HS

Guide Price

£350,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Feb 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 11.1 acres

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Fishery

Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Site of Special Scientific Interest

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  • First Marketed: Feb 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Fishery
  • Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Site of Special Scientific Interest
Rainbow Lake is a popular and attractive specimen carp fishery situated close to the village of Burstwick, East Yorkshire. The fishery has been developed from a former gravel pit and extends to a total site area of 11.1 acres (4.4 ha).

Location

The site is located approximately 1 mile from the village of Burstwick, approximately 10 miles east of the City of Hull and 17 miles from the popular market town of Beverley. The property has good access to the A63 and the M62/M180 motorways.

The Fishery

Rainbow Lake was originally excavated in the 1800's to build the (now defunct) Withernsea Railway. The groundwater fed lake takes its name from the fact that it was once stocked with rainbow trout. Rainbow is bordered by overhanging trees and has large beds of lillies. The water area extends to a total of 5.2 Acres, with 16 swims and an average depth of 10ft.

The site is fully otter fenced, with a 4ft chain mesh and concrete posts. Three areas around the lake provide secure car parking for visiting anglers.

Fish stock

The lake is stocked with specimen carp from original and later stockings from suppliers including; Mark Simmonds, Andy Parker and recently from VS Fisheries in 2020. The carp range from 9lbs up to 30lbs. In adidtion, the lake contains grass carp, pike, roach, bream, tench and crucian carp. Stocking records available from the agent.

Buildings

A block built store building extending to 1.8m x 2.4m

Static caravan

2 x 20ft metal storage containers

Anglers' toilets (x 3)

Planning

Rainbow Lake benefits from the following planning permissions.

03/04514/PLF - June 2003 - Change of Use from Private Fishing Lake to Public Members.

03/04928/PAD - July 2003 - Display of two non-illuminated signs

Business

The fishery is currently run on a day ticket booking basis, with deposits taken upon booking. A price list is available on the Rainbow Lake website. The turnover for the year ending 31st March 2021 was £37,000. Full accounts will be available to interest parties, after viewing.

Website

SSSI

An area at the northern end of the lake is subject to a Site Special Scientific Interest designation. Further details available from the agent.

Services

Septic tank drainage.

Local Authority

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

County Hall

Beverley

HU17 9BA

Directions

Available from the agent prior to viewing. Postcode: HU12 9HS

Guide Price

£350,000

Marketed by: Fenn Wright, Colchester Commercial

Land Registry Data

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