Exmoor Fisheries, Exmoor, Somerset
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Exmoor Fisheries, Exmoor, Somerset An established and profitable trout farm located in a unique setting Introduction The current owners purchased the farm in 1996, building the hatchery and Exmoor Fisheries is an established trout farm located on the edge of the Exmoor developing the farm into a business with a hatchery producing in excess of national park, extending to 6.82 acres (2.76 ha). The farm occupies a unique 450,000 fry per annum. The restocking production now exceeds 120,000 fish position in the hamlet of Hartford, with views across the river Haddeo valley. ranging from 1lb to 12lbs, supplying farms, sports fisheries and lakes across England and Wales. The farm is almost 100% self-sufficient through multiple Location generations of broodstock. The site is located in the Hamlet of Hartford, approximately 1.4 miles from the village of Brompton Regis and 5 miles from the town of Dulverton. The larger The Farm towns of Tiverton and Taunton are located 17 miles and 22 miles respectively (with Extending to 6.82 acres, the trout farm comprises a total of 14 earth ponds, direct rail links to London (2hrs)). Junction 27 of the M5 is 19 miles distant. The inter-connected with an independent supply of water. The hatchery is located at property is well located with access to the Exmoor National Park, the North Devon/ the top of the farm, water flows through the ponds, back out into the river Haddeo. Somerset coast and local attractions including Wimbleball Reservoir. The farm benefits from a number of buildings: Exmoor Fisheries • Hatchery - A purpose built hatchery unit situated at the top of the farm Exmoor Fisheries sustainably breeds and farms the highest quality Rainbow Trout extending to 31m x 12m fed by first-use spring water. for restocking. Located in the Haddon Hills of Exmoor. The farm thrives off both • Feed store - steel famed storage building (13m x 6m) virgin spring water as well the River Haddeo which filters down from the • Fully equipped processing unit - (7.5m x 5m) surrounding moorland. • Worker’s lodge -Timber lodge (9m x 4.5m) with 1 bed staff accommodation. • Office/staff room - Timber lodge (6 x 5m). Business The existing business model is predominantly centred around producing fish for restocking into sport fisheries. The main products sold: • Rainbow and Blue's sold from 1lb up to 12lbs. • Specimen fish can be pre-ordered depending on seasonal availability. • Approximately 300,000+ fry/fingerlings are sold each year to other farms and fisheries. A small number of table fish are produced and sold locally. Deliveries to existing customers via the farm’s transport vehicles, a small number are sold directly to customers together with retail and farmer’s markets. For the year ending 31st August 2020 the turnover for the business was £456,000. Full accounts are available to interested parties, after viewing. Abstraction Licencing Exmoor fisheries holds two non-consumptive abstraction licences from the river Haddeo and surrounding substrata for the purposes of fish farming. (Available upon request). Employees The farm currently employs three full time and two part time members of staff to run the farm, including the current owners. TUPE obligations will apply to the remaining staff. Vehicles Included within the sale are the Exmoor Fisheries delivery vehicles, including: • DAF 7.5 tonne lorry carrying 3 tanks. Capacity 820kgs. • Renault Master 3.5 tonne lorry. Single tank. Capacity 363kgs. Machinery & Equipment The farm has a significant amount of machinery and equipment, included in the sale together with the farm vehicles. A list of the main items is available from the vendor’s agent. Accommodation Pheasants Nest A 3 bedroom bungalow positioned overlooking the farm with commanding views of the Haddeo valley and Exmoor beyond. Accommodation comprises; a large kitchen/diner, lounge, bathroom, shower room, two double bedrooms and bed 3/study. The Barn Rights of Way & Easements An 18th century barn converted to two bedroom worker’s accommodation. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing Rights of Comprising, kitchen, dinning/living room, bathroom, play room and utility. Way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplied in other rights obligations, easements, quasi-easements and Planning restrictive covenants or all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, staves, Pheasants Nest (ref. - 6/3/91/110FUL and the Barn (ref - 6/3/94/114FUL) are cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these both subject to agricultural occupancy conditions. The site is also subject to particulars or not. an Article 4 directive. Consumer Protection Regulations Finance Under the regulations, what we say or publish about a property must not be The vendor’s existing high street bank have confirmed, in principle, they false or misleading and we must provide certain material information to would consider financing a purchase of the property and business (up to a enable a potential viewer or purchaser to take an informed transactional maximum of 70% loan to value) to a new owner. decision. Services Measurements Mains water and electricity to Pheasants Nest. (Barn - spring water supply). Any areas, measurements or distances referred to as approximate are given Heating oil to The Barn and Pheasants Nest. Private drainage. as a guide and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Energy Performance Pheasants Nest - EPC D Viewing The Barn - EPC E Viewing is strictly through appointment with Fenn Wright. Council Tax payable 2021/2022 Important Notice Pheasants Nest Band A - £1,259 Fenn Wright for themselves and the Vendor of this property whose Agents The Barn Band C - £1,671 they are, give notice that: Business Rates - £Nil The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute Website part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchaser/s and lessees should seek http://www.exmoorfisheries.co.uk/ their own professional advice. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and if necessary permissions for use and occupation and their Agents’ Notes details are given in good faith and believed to be correct. Tenure & Possession The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession Any intending purchaser/s should not rely on them as statements or on completion. representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person in the Fixtures, Fittings & Stock employment of Fenn Wright has any authority to make or give any The sale includes the commercial fixtures and fittings, equipment and farm representation or warranty, whether in relation to this property or these vehicles. Fenn Wright are not liable in any way for the quality or quantity of particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the fish stocks, nor any death or disease that may affect such stocks. the Vendors. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the quality and quantity of the fish any intending purchaser/s in inspecting properties that have been sold, let or stocks prior to purchase. withdrawn. Guide Price Directions £1,150,000 From Brompton Regis take the Haddon View road south, then straight over plus fish stock at valuation upon completion. the crossroads with Bryant’s Hill. Continue forward for approximately 1 mile on Lady Harriet Acland’s Drive. Exmoor Fisheries is located at the bottom of Local Authority the track. Somerset West and Taunton District Council T: 0300 304 8000. Postcode: TA22 9NS Photographs taken 2021 Particulars prepared July 2021 *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! A B C D Pheasants Nest The Barn Viewing strictly by appointment with the sole agents: Fenn Wright Water & Leisure Dept. 1 Tollgate East Colchester, Essex, CO3 8RQ Tom Good BSc (Hons) MRICS Exmoor Fisheries 01206 216546 07860 427054 [email protected] Fenn Wright for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: i. The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees; and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. ii. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or lessees 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. iii. The vendor or lessor does not make or give, and neither Fenn Wright LLP nor any person in their employment has the authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. iv. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Fenn Wright LLP or the vendor/lessor. v. All quoting terms may be subject to VAT at the prevailing rate from time to time. vi. Fenn Wright have not tested any electrical items, appliances, any plumbing or heating systems and therefore, cannot give any warranty or undertaking as regards their operation or efficiency. Fenn Wright is a Limited Liability Partnership, trading as Fenn Wright. Registered in England under no.