0 Bedrooms for sale in Barlow Fishery, Mill Farm, Dronfield S18 | £ 300,000

Property Description

An excellent and rare opportunity to purchase a fishery comprising eight lakes split into three trout lakes, four coarse lakes and a carp lake together with a fresh water brook, together with a snack bar and surrounding woodland and grassland extending to approximately 28.01 acres (11.33 ha) positioned in quiet rural position.

For Sale by Auction on Monday 20th May 2019.

Location

Barlow fishery is situated to the north of the sought after village of Barlow. The property is situated in a picturesque rural setting with views overlooking the surrounding open countryside. There is a good road network within easy reach with the cities of Sheffield approximately 10 miles to the north and Derby 32 miles to the south with the market towns of Bakewell (10 miles), Chesterfield (5.5 miles) and Buxton (21 miles) in easy reach. It is well located with the A61 bypass and the M1 motorway at Junctions 29a and 30 being readily accessible. Basic amenities can be located in the village of Barlow with a more comprehensive range of facilities at the nearby towns of Chesterfield and Bakewell as well as the city of Sheffield. There are many nearby local walks, bridleways and trails in the surrounding fishery, an excellent location for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Background

We understand that the fishery was originally established by the current owner in 1974, from agricultural land into the successful fishing and leisure complex that it is today. Therefore, the fishery has not been on the market before and similar opportunities are few and far between.

Directions

The fishery is located in the village of Barlow on the B6051, mid way between Chesterfield and Owler Bar near Sheffield. From the centre of Chesterfield, at the roundabout, head north west along the B6051 towards Barlow. Follow the road out of Chesterfield and take the first exist on the roundabout. Continue along Newbold Road, into Newbold, continuing forward over the various mini roundabouts and through Upper Newbold. Once through Upper Newbold, follow the B6051 to Barlow and continue where the road merges into Mills Cross Lane. Take a right hand turning onto Smeltinghouse Lane and continue along the road and keep straight, over the bridge and the car park will be on the left hand side indicated by our ‘for sale’ board.

Description

Barlow Fishery offers an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a super fishery situated in a sought after location. The fishery comprises eight lakes together with ten stock ponds, two hatching ponds and Barlow Brook including the fishing rights, a café, car park and woodland all extending to 28.01 acres (11.37 ha). A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential the smallholding has to offer.

Fishing Lakes

There are eight lakes including three trout lakes, four coarse lakes and a carp lake. The lakes are accessed from the car park by Lee Bridge. Access within the fishery is good with vehicular access available to all lakes.

The lakes are all supplied by water from Barlow Brook which runs through the site. The lakes have a depth range of 5 to 12ft and can be briefly summarised as follows:
Lake 1 0.58 acres
Lake 2 0.67 acres
Lake 3 0.89 acres
Lake 4 0.89 acres
Lake 5 0.26 acres
Lake 6 0.27 acres
Lake 7 0.88 acres
Lake 8 0.50 acres
Stock Ponds 10 ponds ranging in size, no stock are .
Former Hatching Ponds A trout hatchery with a spring water supply.

Fishing Lakes Continued

Lakes 1 to 3 are currently stocked with trout and is used for fly fishing.

Lake 4 is a specimen carp lake with a range of weights

Lakes 5 to 8 are currently stocked with a wide range of silver fish also including tench, carp and barbel.

Further details on stocking can be obtain when viewing the property.

Access to the property is via Keepers Lane and Smelting House Lane, then across Lee Bridge which leads to the car park. The site is accessible for maintenance by an atv or gator or similar with tracks to both the hatcheries and stock ponds.

Fishery Cafe

Timber built café with internal seating for twenty covers with additional external space and toilet facilities, positioned near to the car park and overlooking the silver fish lakes. This has been let out to a third party by the vendor, but is offered with vacant possession. This facility offers scope for further development, subject to consent.

Woodland

The property has extensive established woodland offering privacy to the lakes with a mixture of species and ages.

Abstraction Licence

The vendor has an abstraction licence from Barlow Brook which is payable quarterly from the Environmental agency. This will be transferred to the successful purchaser.

Services

Mains electricity and water are currently provided by Mill Farm, however the successful purchaser(s) will be allowed to connect submeters temporary for six months and allowed access to mains connection of water and electric, by way of an easement across retained land. The café has waste drainage to a septic tank and cooking by gas bottles.

Trading History

The current trading business is not including in the sale, however the fishery has a loyal client basis with regular custom that the successful purchaser can set up a new business with a ongoing income. Past accounts are not available for viewing.

Fish Stock, Fixture And Fittings

All fish upon the date of completion in the lakes will be included in the sale. Bagshaws are not liable in any way for the quality or quantity of the fish stocks, nor any death or disease that may affect such stocks. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the quality and quantity of the fish stocks prior to purchase.

Fixtures And Fittings

Only those referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.

Rateable Value

The fishery café has a rateable value of £1,000.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements

The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of the rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not defined in these particulars. We understand that there are public footpaths which cross the property.

Tenure And Possession

The property is sold freehold with vacant possession granted upon completion.

Timber, Mineral And Sporting Rights

We understand these to be included in the sale as far as they exist.

Local Authority

North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6NG. Telephone .

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents Bagshaws at the Bakewell Office

Vendor's Solicitors

Potter & Co. Solicitors, 23 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT. Contact Glen, McClenaghan. Tel:

Method Of Sale

The property is offered by Public Auction at 3.00pm, Monday 20th May 2019 at The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell.

Deposits And Completion

The successful purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price upon the fall of the hammer. Please note that proof of identification must also be provided to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The signing of the Contract of Sale and 10% deposit is legally binding on both parties and completion will occur within 28 days thereafter, unless otherwise stated at the auction. The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer’s fee of £200 + VAT (£240 inc VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer. Please contact the auctioneers for further details.

Conditions Of Sale

The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the office of the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale and will not be read at the sale. The Auctioneers and Solicitors will be in the sale room fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of the auction to deal with any matter arising from either the conditions of Sale, the Sales Particulars or relating to the auction generally. At the appointed time the sale will commence and thereafter no further queries will be dealt with and the purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied himself fully upon all matters contained or referred to therein, whether or not the purchaser has read them.

Conditions Of Sale Continued

“The Guide Price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the likely selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a Reserve Price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer just prior to the auction and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the Guide Price. Both the Guide Price and the Reserve Price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017

Due to recent changes in legislation, all buyers must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence. The documentation collected will not be disclosed to any other party.

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