SOMEWHAT different from the normal smallholding but if angling is a hobby or worth doing as a business, then Symonds & Sampson in the South West have something of interest.

The firm is bringing one of the largest fisheries in the region to the market.

Coking Farm Fishery at West Stour on the edge of the Blackmore Vale near Gillingham represents an excellent opportunity for the lifestyle purchaser looking for something with commercial possibilities.

At the heart of the farm is a period stone four to six bedroom farmhouse with an annex and planning consent to extend into the adjoining stables and hayloft.

The fishery has been developed since 2006 as a profitable day ticket fishery for both pleasure and match anglers hosting a number of club competitions.

Five beautiful landscaped freshwater lakes provide some 20 acres of water, one of the largest fisheries in the region.

There is potential to develop the business further with a new 30 pitch touring caravan park and the current owners also let a number of the traditional brick farm buildings to local businesses.

There are also 60 acres of pasture land, the property extending in total to about 112 acres.

Andrew Tuffin, handling the sale, said: ‘We have valued a number of fisheries for various purposes recently but this is the first that has come to the market in 2009. The agents say to expect a good level of interest in what they call an “unique” opportunity.

‘There may well still be time for running a smallholding on this property.’ For more information or specialist fishery valuation advice please contact Andrew Tuffin in the Sturminster Newton office on 01258 472244.