NEW PRICE £495,000

SEVEN SPRINGS TROUT FARM

CAERWYS, NORTH WALES

Location

Seven Springs Trout Farm is located on the edge of the village of Caerwys within 5 minutes of the A55. Chester 25 miles, Conwy 22 miles.

Description

Extending to approximately 6 acres and comprising of a partially converted Mill building, Seven Springs was developed as a commercial trout farm a number of years ago. 

The current owners have developed a tranquil trout fishery set in a rural location in a partially wooded valley having formed fishing pools from the former growing on ponds. 

The fishery also grows on trout for its own use and re-stocking of a number of local trout fisheries.

The Former Mill Building:
Constructed of stone under a slate roof, an attractive period building on two floors currently used as follows;

Owners Accommodation:
Approximately half of the first floor has been converted to provide living accommodation.
Stairs from outside leading into:
Entrance Hall: 11ft 6ins x 10ft
Kitchen:14ft 5ins x 8ftSitting Room:14ft 5ins x 14ft 6ins max
Bedroom 1:11ft 3ins x 10ft
Bedroom 2:13ft 11ins x 9ft 2ins
Bedroom 3:18ft 10ins x 10ft 5ins
Bathroom:10ft 5ins x 5ft 7ins

The Lodge:18ft x 14ft with views over the fishing pools
Storerooms:24ft x 18ft
Tool Store:18ft x 14ft
Net Room:9ft 9ins x 8ft 10ins
Gutting Room:9ft 9ins x 8ft 6ins

Hatchery Building:40ft x 18ft with 12 raceways.

Tool Room/Workshop:18ft x 14ft

The Fishery

To the north of the building seven attractive fishing pools have been created.  All the pools are spring fed with depths up to 10 feet.

The Fishery also has the benefit of the top pool extending to approximately     acres which is currently being restored but not fished.

The Fishery has been developed by the current owners to provide day ticket trout fishing with the majority of the pools being stocked with rainbow, brown and blue trout.

To the south of the Mill building is an area used as fishermen’s car park.  Beyond this are six rearing tanks, three raceways and a stock pool.  The fish farm comes with a Discharge Licence. 

The Business

The current owners have run the business primarily as a hobby.  It has not been fully commercialised and offers further potential to be developed. 

The Mill building, subject to planning, could be converted into a number of holiday units to provide quality accommodation in a popular area. 

Accounts and further financial information will be available to serious interested parties after viewing.

Services

Private water supply, septic tank drainage, oil fired central heating, 3-phase electricity, uPVC double glazing throughout owner’s residence and the Lodge.

Agents Notes

Tenure & Possession:
The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession on completion.
Fixtures, Fittings & Stock:
The sale includes all fish stocks within the Lake and fixtures and fittings.  Fenn Wright 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.

Rights of Way and Easements:
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing Rights of Way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplied in other rights obligations easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants or all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, staves, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Mis-Descriptions:
In view of the implications of the Property Mis-Descriptions Act, we must point out that water quality and condition of the fish have not been tested and no assurances can therefore be given regarding their condition/suitability.

Measurements:
Any areas, measurements or distances referred to as approximate are given as a guide and are not precise.  If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.

Important Notice:
Fenn Wright for themselves and the Vendor of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:

1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.  Prospective purchaser/s and lessees should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and if necessary permissions for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and believed to be correct.  Any intending purchaser/s should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Fenn Wright has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty, whether in relation to this property or these particulars, not to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser/s in inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn.

Particulars and Photographs

Details prepared:      May 2007

Viewing strictly by appointment through:

Safety Note to Fishery 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 and Ponds can be very dangerous so THINK SAFETY FIRST