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Trout Farm

Commercial Property

Mill Lane, Low Bentham, LA2 7DA

8.73 acres

£150,000

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  • For Sale By Informal Tender - Together Or Separately
  • Tender Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 8th August 2025
  • LOT 2: LOW MILLS TROUT FARM - GUIDE PRICE £150,000 Region
DESCRIPTION For Sale By Informal Tender - Tender Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 8th August 2025TOGETHER OR SEPARATELYLOT 2: LOW MILLS TROUT FARM - GUIDE PRICE £150,000 RegionBeing situated on the opposite side of the river to Wenningford House and connected by both a private footbridge from Wenningford House and a public footbridge via the Low Mills housing development, plus vehicular access off Low Bentham Main Street via the Railway Tunnel.The farm extends to approximately 8.73 acres (3.53 ha) or thereabouts with circa 650m river frontage and principally consists of 10 Trout Breeding Ponds fed by the old Mill Race off the River Wenning together with areas of good level meadow/pastureland and having a modern concrete block built single story building 79’6 x 20’ approx. (external measurement) under a steel profile roof with mains electricity and water supply connected used for processing/refrigeration and workshop/storage and a timber clad storage building 24’ x 15’ approx
LOT 2: LOW MILLS TROUT FARM *Safety Note to Buyers*Please ensure care is taken when viewing and walking near to lakes and areas of water. Do not walk close to the edge of waterways, and ensure children are supervised at ALL times. Lakes, Ponds & Rivers can be very dangerous so THINK SAFETY FIRST.Being situated on the opposite side of the river to Wenningford House and connected by both a private footbridge from Wenningford House and a public footbridge via the Low Mills housing development, plus vehicular access off Low Bentham Main Street via the Railway Tunnel.The farm extends to approximately 8.73 acres (3.53 ha) or thereabouts with circa 650m river frontage and principally consists of 10 Trout Breeding Ponds fed by the old Mill Race off the River Wenning together with areas of good level meadow/pastureland and having a modern concrete block built single story building 79’6 x 20’ approx. (external measurement) under a steel profile roof with mains electricity and water supply connected used for processing/refrigeration and workshop/storage and a timber clad storage building 24’ x 15’ approx.The farm also has a Hydro Turbine generated from the water outfall back into the river and we are led to understand this was last fully operational until the current owner vacated the property in early 2025 and generated over £45,000 in the 2024 calendar year under a combination of Feed in Tariff and Power purchase Agreement.We understand the Feed in tariff expires in 2032.Unfortunately no trade accounts are available.
Fixtures, Fittings and Stock There is no trout stock currently at the farm; the sale includes any remaining fixtures and fittings.
Abstraction The farm benefits from abstraction licences both for the fish farm and old mill. Further details available upon request.
Utilities Mains water and electricity connected.
Special Conditions In the event of Lot 1 & Lot 2 being sold separately Lot 2 will be sold with the benefit of, and Lot 1 sold subject to the burden of, the right for Lot 2 to install separate services from Lot 1 into Lot 2 as required.Lot 2 is sold with the benefit of the Hydro Electricity Generation Plant located in Lot 2 being exclusive to Lot 2.
Rights and Easements Lots 1 and 2 are sold and will be conveyed with the benefit of and subject to the burden of all existing rights of way, all rights for the continuance and or installation of any means of supply of water, gas or electricity, all rights for drainage and sewerage and any other pipelines over or under the land, together with all necessary rights of access for maintenance, renewal and repair of any apparatus or constructions in connection with such rights.
Joint Agents Richard Turner & Son, Royal Oak Chambers, Main Street, High Bentham, Nr Lancaster, LA2 7HF. Tel: 015242 61444. Ref: Edward Metcalfe, FNAEA, MARLA.Fenn Wright Water & Leisure, 1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RQ. Tel: 01206 21546. Ref: Tom J Good BSc (Hons) MRICS.N.B. All Informal Tenders to be submitted to Richard Turner & Son’s Bentham Office before 12 noon on Friday 8th August 2025.
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    • For Sale By Informal Tender - Together Or Separately
    • Tender Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 8th August 2025
    • LOT 2: LOW MILLS TROUT FARM - GUIDE PRICE £150,000 Region
  • Property Description

    For Sale By Informal Tender - Tender Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 8th August 2025

    TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY

    LOT 2: LOW MILLS TROUT FARM - GUIDE PRICE £150,000 Region

    Being situated on the opposite side of the river to Wenningford House and connected by both a private footbridge from Wenningford House and a public footbridge via the Low Mills housing development, plus vehicular access off Low Bentham Main Street via the Railway Tunnel.

    The farm extends to approximately 8.73 acres (3.53 ha) or thereabouts with circa 650m river frontage and principally consists of 10 Trout Breeding Ponds fed by the old Mill Race off the River Wenning together with areas of good level meadow/pastureland and having a modern concrete block built single story building 79’6 x 20’ approx. (external measurement) under a steel profile roof with mains electricity and water supply connected used for processing/refrigeration and workshop/storage and a timber clad storage building 24’ x 15’ approx

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    DESCRIPTION For Sale By Informal Tender - Tender Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 8th August 2025TOGETHER OR SEPARATELYLOT 2: LOW MILLS TROUT FARM - GUIDE PRICE £150,000 RegionBeing situated on the opposite side of the river to Wenningford House and connected by both a private footbridge from Wenningford House and a public footbridge via the Low Mills housing development, plus vehicular access off Low Bentham Main Street via the Railway Tunnel.The farm extends to approximately 8.73 acres (3.53 ha) or thereabouts with circa 650m river frontage and principally consists of 10 Trout Breeding Ponds fed by the old Mill Race off the River Wenning together with areas of good level meadow/pastureland and having a modern concrete block built single story building 79’6 x 20’ approx. (external measurement) under a steel profile roof with mains electricity and water supply connected used for processing/refrigeration and workshop/storage and a timber clad storage building 24’ x 15’ approx
    LOT 2: LOW MILLS TROUT FARM *Safety Note to Buyers*Please ensure care is taken when viewing and walking near to lakes and areas of water. Do not walk close to the edge of waterways, and ensure children are supervised at ALL times. Lakes, Ponds & Rivers can be very dangerous so THINK SAFETY FIRST.Being situated on the opposite side of the river to Wenningford House and connected by both a private footbridge from Wenningford House and a public footbridge via the Low Mills housing development, plus vehicular access off Low Bentham Main Street via the Railway Tunnel.The farm extends to approximately 8.73 acres (3.53 ha) or thereabouts with circa 650m river frontage and principally consists of 10 Trout Breeding Ponds fed by the old Mill Race off the River Wenning together with areas of good level meadow/pastureland and having a modern concrete block built single story building 79’6 x 20’ approx. (external measurement) under a steel profile roof with mains electricity and water supply connected used for processing/refrigeration and workshop/storage and a timber clad storage building 24’ x 15’ approx.The farm also has a Hydro Turbine generated from the water outfall back into the river and we are led to understand this was last fully operational until the current owner vacated the property in early 2025 and generated over £45,000 in the 2024 calendar year under a combination of Feed in Tariff and Power purchase Agreement.We understand the Feed in tariff expires in 2032.Unfortunately no trade accounts are available.
    Fixtures, Fittings and Stock There is no trout stock currently at the farm; the sale includes any remaining fixtures and fittings.
    Abstraction The farm benefits from abstraction licences both for the fish farm and old mill. Further details available upon request.
    Utilities Mains water and electricity connected.
    Special Conditions In the event of Lot 1 & Lot 2 being sold separately Lot 2 will be sold with the benefit of, and Lot 1 sold subject to the burden of, the right for Lot 2 to install separate services from Lot 1 into Lot 2 as required.Lot 2 is sold with the benefit of the Hydro Electricity Generation Plant located in Lot 2 being exclusive to Lot 2.
    Rights and Easements Lots 1 and 2 are sold and will be conveyed with the benefit of and subject to the burden of all existing rights of way, all rights for the continuance and or installation of any means of supply of water, gas or electricity, all rights for drainage and sewerage and any other pipelines over or under the land, together with all necessary rights of access for maintenance, renewal and repair of any apparatus or constructions in connection with such rights.
    Joint Agents Richard Turner & Son, Royal Oak Chambers, Main Street, High Bentham, Nr Lancaster, LA2 7HF. Tel: 015242 61444. Ref: Edward Metcalfe, FNAEA, MARLA.Fenn Wright Water & Leisure, 1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RQ. Tel: 01206 21546. Ref: Tom J Good BSc (Hons) MRICS.N.B. All Informal Tenders to be submitted to Richard Turner & Son’s Bentham Office before 12 noon on Friday 8th August 2025.
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