River Farm Carp Fishery, Fontley Road, Fareham
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,464 sq ft
136 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Detached Residential Bungalow set in About 13.6 Acres
- Established 2-acre Specimen Carp Lake
- Approximately 14 Fishing Swims
- Established Carp Fishing Business
- Established Tackle & Bait Shop
- Commercial/ Workshop Accommodation
- Existing Caravan & Motorhome Club Facility
- Attractive River Meon Setting
- Multiple Existing & Potential Income Streams with Established Customer Base
- Exceptional Lifestyle Opportunity
Description
An exceptional & rarely available opportunity to acquire River Farm Carp Fishery, an established mixed-use property & leisure business occupying an attractive rural setting on Fontley Road, Tichfield, near Fareham in Hampshire.
The property offers a highly unusual combination of residential accommodation, established leisure and fishing businesses, commercial premises, extensive grounds and an established specimen carp lake, creating an opportunity for an owner-occupier, lifestyle purchaser, fishing enthusiast, business operator or investor.
River Farm Carp Fishery has been established for many years and remains a family-run operation. The approximate 2-acre lake is situated along the River Meon and currently provides 14 fishing swims, with the fishery specialising in specimen carp, including fish reported at over 42lb.
The property extends to about 13.6 acres in total.
THE PROPERTY
At the heart of the property is the residential dwelling, providing the opportunity to live on site while operating the existing business.
The residential accommodation provides a natural base for an owner-operator and offers the considerable lifestyle benefit of having the business and leisure facilities immediately surrounding the home.
The accommodation is arranged over one level and comprises a welcoming entrance hall, spacious lounge, separate dining room and fitted kitchen. The bungalow benefits from a generous double bedroom with built-in storage, en-suite with shower and separate bath and a separate WC. There is also useful additional storage off the hallway. The property benefits from a new electric central heating system with water underfloor heating in the living room and kitchen. Solar panels and two storage batteries help power the electrics.
The layout offers well-proportioned living accommodation with a good degree of separation between the living, dining and bedroom areas.
RIVER FARM CARP FISHERY
The established carp fishery is one of the principal attractions of the property.
The 2-acre lake has been developed as a specimen carp venue and currently provides approximately 14 swims.
The fishery`s own website states that the lake contains numerous specimen carp over 30lb, with some fish exceeding 39lb. The lake also contains a variety of other coarse fish.
Fishery facilities include:
- 2-acre established fishing lake
- 14 fishing swims
- Specimen carp stock
- Toilets and shower
- Ample parking
- Established booking system
- Established customer base
ESTABLISHED TACKLE SHOP
The property also incorporates an established fishing tackle and bait retail business serving both fishery customers and the wider local angling community.
The existing shop sells a range of fishing tackle, rods, reels, bivvies, bite alarms, end tackle, clothing, bait, frozen and shelf-life products, snack and drinks together with new and second hand equipment.
This provides an additional income stream alongside the fishing operation and allows the purchaser to operate a complementary retail business directly from the property.
COMMERCIAL/ WORKSHOP PREMISES
The property also incorporates additional commercial/workshop accommodation, providing further potential rental or owner-occupied business use.
CARAVAN & MOTORHOME OPPORTUNITY
Approximately 2 acres is available for use for up to five Caravan & Motorhome Club members, with the site running alongside the River Meon.
This provides another complementary element to the existing leisure operation, subject to the continuation of the relevant permissions, memberships and agreements.
LAND & GROUNDS
The wider holding provides a mixture of landscaped grounds, established leisure areas, commercial areas and undeveloped land.
The setting alongside the River Meon creates a particularly attractive environment for a lifestyle purchaser, while the overall acreage gives the property a degree of flexibility, rarely available with an established fishing business.
The wider land includes, an orchard and other areas of land together with the lake and existing business infrastructure.
THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
River Farm Carp Fishery represents an unusual opportunity to acquire a property where home, land and established businesses are combined within one holding.
The existing operation provides several complementary elements:
Residential
- Detached Bungalow
- Private Rural Environment
- Opportunity to live on site
Fishing
- Established specimen carp fishery
- Approximately 2-acre lake
- Approximately 14 swims
- Established customer base
Retail
- Established fishing tackle and bait shop
- New and second-hand tackle
- Bait and associated retail products
Commercial
- Existing workshop/commercial accommodation
- Potential rental income or owner-occupier use, subject to the relevant permissions
Leisure
- Existing Caravan & Motorhome Club arrangement
- Potential to explore further leisure opportunities, subject to planning and other consents
LOCATION
River Farm Carp Fishery is situated on Fontley Road, Tichfield, Fareham, approximately three miles from Fareham.
The property occupies an attractive position close to the River Meon while remaining accessible to the surrounding towns and transport network.
Tichfield, Fareham, Southampton and Portsmouth provide a substantial surrounding population and established local economy, supporting and leisure aspects of the property.
DIRECTIONS
Postcode: PO15 6QZ
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AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Tenure The property is sold as Freehold
Local Authority: Winchester
Council Tax Band: F
Energy Performance Certificate: F
Particulars prepared by Adele Hart October 2026
Directions
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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
The property offers a highly unusual combination of residential accommodation, established leisure and fishing businesses, commercial premises, extensive grounds and an established specimen carp lake, creating an opportunity for an owner-occupier, lifestyle purchaser, fishing enthusiast, business operator or investor.
River Farm Carp Fishery has been established for many years and remains a family-run operation. The approximate 2-acre lake is situated along the River Meon and currently provides 14 fishing swims, with the fishery specialising in specimen carp, including fish reported at over 42lb.
The property extends to about 13.6 acres in total.
THE PROPERTY
At the heart of the property is the residential dwelling, providing the opportunity to live on site while operating the existing business.
The residential accommodation provides a natural base for an owner-operator and offers the considerable lifestyle benefit of having the business and leisure facilities immediately surrounding the home.
The accommodation is arranged over one level and comprises a welcoming entrance hall, spacious lounge, separate dining room and fitted kitchen. The bungalow benefits from a generous double bedroom with built-in storage, en-suite with shower and separate bath and a separate WC. There is also useful additional storage off the hallway. The property benefits from a new electric central heating system with water underfloor heating in the living room and kitchen. Solar panels and two storage batteries help power the electrics.
The layout offers well-proportioned living accommodation with a good degree of separation between the living, dining and bedroom areas.
RIVER FARM CARP FISHERY
The established carp fishery is one of the principal attractions of the property.
The 2-acre lake has been developed as a specimen carp venue and currently provides approximately 14 swims.
The fishery`s own website states that the lake contains numerous specimen carp over 30lb, with some fish exceeding 39lb. The lake also contains a variety of other coarse fish.
Fishery facilities include:
- 2-acre established fishing lake
- 14 fishing swims
- Specimen carp stock
- Toilets and shower
- Ample parking
- Established booking system
- Established customer base
ESTABLISHED TACKLE SHOP
The property also incorporates an established fishing tackle and bait retail business serving both fishery customers and the wider local angling community.
The existing shop sells a range of fishing tackle, rods, reels, bivvies, bite alarms, end tackle, clothing, bait, frozen and shelf-life products, snack and drinks together with new and second hand equipment.
This provides an additional income stream alongside the fishing operation and allows the purchaser to operate a complementary retail business directly from the property.
COMMERCIAL/ WORKSHOP PREMISES
The property also incorporates additional commercial/workshop accommodation, providing further potential rental or owner-occupied business use.
CARAVAN & MOTORHOME OPPORTUNITY
Approximately 2 acres is available for use for up to five Caravan & Motorhome Club members, with the site running alongside the River Meon.
This provides another complementary element to the existing leisure operation, subject to the continuation of the relevant permissions, memberships and agreements.
LAND & GROUNDS
The wider holding provides a mixture of landscaped grounds, established leisure areas, commercial areas and undeveloped land.
The setting alongside the River Meon creates a particularly attractive environment for a lifestyle purchaser, while the overall acreage gives the property a degree of flexibility, rarely available with an established fishing business.
The wider land includes, an orchard and other areas of land together with the lake and existing business infrastructure.
THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
River Farm Carp Fishery represents an unusual opportunity to acquire a property where home, land and established businesses are combined within one holding.
The existing operation provides several complementary elements:
Residential
- Detached Bungalow
- Private Rural Environment
- Opportunity to live on site
Fishing
- Established specimen carp fishery
- Approximately 2-acre lake
- Approximately 14 swims
- Established customer base
Retail
- Established fishing tackle and bait shop
- New and second-hand tackle
- Bait and associated retail products
Commercial
- Existing workshop/commercial accommodation
- Potential rental income or owner-occupier use, subject to the relevant permissions
Leisure
- Existing Caravan & Motorhome Club arrangement
- Potential to explore further leisure opportunities, subject to planning and other consents
LOCATION
River Farm Carp Fishery is situated on Fontley Road, Tichfield, Fareham, approximately three miles from Fareham.
The property occupies an attractive position close to the River Meon while remaining accessible to the surrounding towns and transport network.
Tichfield, Fareham, Southampton and Portsmouth provide a substantial surrounding population and established local economy, supporting and leisure aspects of the property.
DIRECTIONS
Postcode: PO15 6QZ
What3Words:///landscape.fail.pines
AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Tenure The property is sold as Freehold
Local Authority: Winchester
Council Tax Band: F
Energy Performance Certificate: F
Particulars prepared by Adele Hart October 2026
Directions
What3words:///landscape.fail.pine
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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