Lakeside Home, Gîte & Carp Lake in Passais Villages, Orne

Set within approximately 4.6 acres of peaceful private grounds near Passais Villages, this exceptional lakeside property offers a fully established carp fishing venue alongside beautifully renovated accommodation. Centred around a stunning 3.6-acre spring-fed fishing lake stocked with carp to over 50lb, the estate includes a stylish family home, luxury gîte, fisherman’s lodge, boathouse bar and additional outbuildings — creating a genuine turnkey opportunity for anyone looking to launch or expand a carp fishing business in Normandy.

Ideally located within around 90 minutes of both St Malo and Caen ferry ports, the property is perfectly positioned to attract visiting British anglers, while remaining easily accessible from Calais and the EuroTunnel.

The Family Home

The main residence is a beautifully renovated single-level home of approximately 145m², finished to a very high standard throughout with impressive attention to detail.

At the heart of the house is a spectacular 60m² open-plan living, dining and kitchen area overlooking the lake. Large windows and patio doors flood the room with natural light and provide uninterrupted views across the lakeside terrace and water beyond. The luxury fitted kitchen includes a central island, while a large ornamental wood burner creates warmth and atmosphere capable of heating the entire property.

The accommodation also includes:

• A spacious master bedroom with lake views
• A large second bedroom
• Luxury bathroom with WC
• Dressing room or potential third bedroom

Outside, a generous terrace overlooks the lake, creating the perfect space for outdoor dining and relaxation, while a private garden runs alongside the water’s edge.

The Gîte

Recently completed to an excellent standard, the separate one-bedroom gîte provides ideal accommodation for holiday guests, anglers or family members.

It comprises:

• Open-plan living area with fitted corner kitchen and wood burner
• Double bedroom with lake views
• Modern shower room with WC

The gîte is perfectly suited for Airbnb-style rentals or inclusion within a fishing holiday business.

Fisherman’s Lodge

Positioned directly beside the lake, the charming fisherman’s lodge currently functions as a small apartment with:

• Bedroom/lounge area
• Fitted corner kitchen
• Walk-in storage room

A dedicated fishing swim sits immediately outside the lodge, making it ideal guest accommodation for anglers.

Boat House & Entertainment Area

The boathouse has been cleverly converted into a lakeside entertainment space complete with fitted bar and sheltered seating overlooking the water — an excellent social feature for guests and visiting anglers.

Hangar / Workshop

A substantial hangar provides useful garage, workshop and storage space, with excellent potential to further support or expand fishing operations.

The Fishing Lake

The centrepiece of the estate is the impressive 3.6-acre carp lake, officially registered as closed Napoleonic waters.

Fed entirely by several natural springs, the lake maintains healthy water levels even during the hottest summers. Depths range between approximately 2 and 7 feet, with accessible banks all around and a variety of established swims already in place.

The lake currently includes:

• Swims near the main house
• Swim beside the fisherman’s lodge
• Two large double swims at the rear of the lake
• Additional single swim near the shallows

Feature lily pads create natural structure across the water while the lake itself is known to be snag-free.

Stock levels are exceptionally strong, with approximately 125 pristine carp averaging close to 30lb and specimens exceeding 50lb. Importantly, there are no catfish present.

The setup lends itself perfectly to a drive-and-survive carp fishery model, though there is also scope to offer more luxurious accommodation packages through the existing buildings and facilities.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational lakeside lifestyle property with genuine business potential in one of Normandy’s most accessible fishing regions.