A Legendary Carp Fishery with Two Decades of History
Millstone Pool Carp Fishery is one of those properties that rarely reaches the open market — an established, income-producing fishing business with a hard-won international reputation built over nearly twenty years of trading. Located in a quiet hamlet near Nexon in the Haute-Vienne, this is a genuine drive-and-survive carp destination that attracts serious anglers from across the UK and Europe season after season. Offered at €599,000 to cash buyers only, the fishery comes complete with a brand new 25-year fishery licence issued in 2024, providing exceptional security and longevity for any incoming owner. With a season running from April through to October and a potential annual revenue of £46,000, the business model is proven, the client base is established, and the hard work of building a reputation has already been done.
The Lake, the Stock, and the Infrastructure
At the heart of the fishery is a magnificent seven-acre lake with origins predating Napoleonic times — a piece of French history in its own right. Stream-fed and entirely self-sustaining, the lake received extensive drainage system works in 2024, ensuring it is in peak condition for the years ahead. The carp stock of approximately one hundred and twenty fish is the stuff of angling legend: two fish recorded over 60lb, ten over 50lb, thirty over 40lb, fifty over 30lb, and a healthy supporting cast of 20lb-plus specimens. Complementing the main lake is a dedicated stock pond set within a total land holding of twelve acres, giving future owners room to manage and develop the fishery as they see fit. Every element of the water management has been considered and invested in.
Two Houses, Multiple Income Streams
The property comprises two separate residential buildings, offering real flexibility for owner-operators. The first is a beautifully converted stone barn of 109m², featuring a living room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, two bedrooms, and a garage — ideal as a private owner’s residence or premium guest accommodation. The second is the original mill house of 120m², currently used by visiting anglers, and laid out across three floors with basement shower and toilet facilities, a ground-floor kitchen and dining room, a second reception room, and a full-length top-floor room that creates a wonderfully characterful space. Together, the two properties offer bed and breakfast potential, gîte rental income outside of fishing season, or flexible owner-occupier arrangements. There is also a swimming pool on site, broadband internet, mains services throughout, and ample off-street parking for anglers arriving with vehicles and tackle.
The Haute-Vienne: Unspoilt, Unhurried, Unforgettable
The Haute-Vienne sits at the northern edge of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, a landscape of rolling green hills, ancient forests, and mirror-still rivers that feels gloriously removed from the pressures of modern life. Nexon is a charming market town with all the essentials — bakeries, restaurants, a weekly market — while the city of Limoges, just twenty kilometres away, offers excellent shopping, hospitals, an international airport, and a thriving cultural scene. This corner of France is beloved by British buyers for its easy accessibility from the UK, its gentle climate, and its extraordinary quality of life. For anyone dreaming of a life spent beside a beautiful lake in the French countryside — with a ready-made business to fund it — this is as close to perfect as it gets.
Getting There
Nearest Train Station: Nexon SNCF station is approximately 5 km from the property, with regular services connecting to Limoges in around 20 minutes.
Nearest Airport: Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (LIG) is approximately 25 km away, with direct flights to the UK and other European destinations. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is approximately 190 km to the south-west for additional international connections.
