Ashton Keynes, Fridays Ham Lane, SN6

The property offers a truly unique opportunity to purchase an unspoilt nature haven with immense and varied development potential (STP). The property 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.