Country estate that is home to one of Britain’s most famous carp fishing lakes goes on the market

A stunning country estate which is home to one of Britain’s most famous carp fishing lakes has gone on the market for an eye-watering £3.25million.

The picturesque Bernithan Court in Herefordshire is more than just a beautiful country house and on site, has what angling experts consider to be the home of carp fishing, Redmire Pool.

In the 1950s a record British carp was caught named Clarissa, weighing in at a mighty 44lbs. After the catch in 1952 she was donated to the London Zoo aquarium.

Since then, the freshwater spot has remained a real favourite of anglers, only adding to the appeal of the Grade II listed home.

The on-site fishery, which is being sold as part of the estate, generates around £40,000 per year which covers the upkeep of the main house and the grounds.

The gorgeous property is in the middle of acres of land and is also home to a cute pond which is full of lily pads as well as beautiful greenery

The property has been restored sympathetically over the years and has been a family home to the current vendors since 1974

Country chic! This living area is complete with a classic fire place and gorgeous windows which overlook the garden of the property

Redmire Pool (pictured above) comes included within the property and is where a 44lb fish was caught in the 1950s called Clarissa

Picture perfect! The land of the property is expansive and its views of nearby fields and exquisite to look at all year round

Time to relax! The new owners of the property can take a seat on this cute bench after finishing a delightful stroll in the gardens

The nine-bed mansion was built in 1692 and has been with the current owners since 1974.

It is approached via a long driveway and has nine bedrooms, three bathrooms and three grand-looking reception areas.

The three-storey home also has a country-style kitchen and number of roomy cellars which are used as boiler rooms, stores and wine cellars.

Away from the main house, the 120-acre estate comes with two barns and a pair of semi-detached cottages which are rented out.

Tennis courts are also available for the homeowners to enjoy their leisure time within the grounds.

The grounds of the property extend to approximately 120 acres in total which consist of arable land, pasture and woodland

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The bedrooms are described by the agents as being in great proportion and this bedroom (pictured above) has features such as a ceiling featuring wooden beams

The traditional kitchen has ample space for appliances and has an informal staircase which would have once been used by the housekeepers

The floor plans for Bernithan Court in Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. The plans show the main house as well as the other buildings included

Redmire Pool (pictured above) generates an annual income of about £40,000 and is iconic among the angling community

The freshwater spot (pictured above) has remained a real favourite with the angling community, which adds to the appeal of the property

The property is also home to a beautiful pond which is surrounding by gorgeous greenery.

This is while inside the property many original features have been maintained such as the flagstone flooring, decorative cornices and open fireplaces, giving it that rustic country house feel.

Despite keeping many of these features, the property has also been restored over the years.

The property is being sold by estate agents Strutt Parker who are expecting a lot of interest in the ‘amazing’ site.

Mark Wiggin, director at Strutt Parker, said: ‘If you wanted to draw your classic pretty country house then this is pretty much what you’d get.

‘We’ve been taking a huge amount of interest, conducted a lot of viewings and currently have several parties expressing serious interest.

‘The history of the house is fantastic, dating back to the 17th century and that just adds another layer of marketability.

‘It’s been owned by the same family for several years and they now feel it’s time to let the next generation enjoy the house.’

There is also a collection of farm outbuildings which hold a huge amount of potential for conversion subject to planning permission from the local council

The property has been beautifully furnished and gives an idea of what the new owner would be able to do with the Grade II listed building

This magnificent staircase (pictured above) is a stunning feature of the property and the current owners have fitted a cream carpet to the staircase

The carp lake is pictured above) and could be an attractive addition to the property for those looking to purchase it

Mr Wiggin added that the fishery was attracting interest from buyers who may not otherwise look to buy the estate.

He said: ‘The fishing element brings in more people who see it as a wonderful opportunity to invest in something and grow it.

‘It already makes around £40,000 per year and that covers a lot of the running costs of the house itself.’

The property is set on the edge of Llangarron in Herefordshire with the parish town being within close reach as well as the market town of Ross-On-Wye being just five miles away.

This is while more extensive areas are also close by such as the Cathedral cities of Hereford and Gloucester.

Anyone interested in buying Bernithan Court should visit Strutt Parker’s website.