Lion Meadow and Lakes, Great Wratting, Suffolk, CB9 7HB

For Sale by Public Auction on 24th September 2025

£125,000+

5.85 acres of meadowland and lakes with frontage to River Stour
Former coarse fishery with scope for rural business and leisure uses
Dilapidated timber sheds
Accessible semi-rural location on the edge of Great Wratting village
Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire a 5.85 acre parcel of meadowland and three established lakes located on the edge of the desirable West Suffolk village of Great Wratting. The two principal ponds extend to approximately 0.53 acres and 0.43 acres respectively, with a smaller stock pond of around 0.15 acres. The ponds have previously been operated as a day-ticket coarse fishery but have not been managed or fished in recent years.

The land provides potential for reinstatement as a fishery, subject to the necessary consents, or for a range of alternative recreational, leisure and outdoor uses. The property enjoys approximately 90 metres of frontage to the River Stour, together with mature wooded boundaries.

There are a number of dilapidated timber sheds and a static caravan which we understand have been in-situ for 30+ years.

The land has been unmanaged for a number of years and would benefit from clearance and maintenance works. Access is taken from the B1061 and via a right of way over the access track leading from Coronation Cottages.

No services are connected to the land.

Location
The property is situated on the eastern edge of the village of Great Wratting, a charming Suffolk village with good access to the A143 Bury St Edmunds - Haverhill road. The market town of Haverhill lies approximately 2 miles to the south, offering comprehensive amenities including supermarkets, schools and leisure facilities.
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Auctioneers Note
The property is sold subject to an Overage of 30% of any uplift in value resulting from the grant of planning for residential development. The overage will run for a period of 30 years from completion. Full details of the Overage are availble in the Legal Pack.

Viewing
Cheffins Property Auction Dept

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