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FISHING RIGHTS ON THE , BYERS GREEN WILLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7PS

BEST & FINAL OFFERS REQUESTED BY • Salmon And Sea Trout 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 31ST MARCH Fishing On The River 2017. Approximately 952 metres of single Wear bank fishing on the River Wear at Byers • Approximately 952 Green, County Durham. metres of single bank fishing on the River Wear at Byers Green Guide Price £33,000 - £35,000

Prices from £33,000 viewing strictly by appointment with the vendor’s sole agents

www. gscgrays. co. uk FISHING RIGHTS ON THE RIVER WEAR, BYERS GREEN WILLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7PS

LOCATION DESIGNATIONS is approximately 6 miles to the south with The River Wear is designated a Special Area of Conservation Durham approximately 11 miles to the north east. The fishing (SAC), and a SSSI in part under the Wildlife & Countryside Act rights comprise an accessible beat along the mid-course of the 1981. River Wear at Byers Green extending to approximately 952 FISHING METHODS metres. The beat has vehicular and pedestrian access, either from All the fishing rights are subject to compliance with Environment public car parks or private parking. Agency bylaws, and the possession of an Environment Agency INTRODUCTION Fishing Permit. There are no specific restrictions as to the methods The River Wear is the smallest of the North East's three major of fishing, other than dictated by the Environment Agency and local rivers, being approximately 60 miles in length from its source at club rules. Wearhead in the Pennines, to the North Sea at Sunderland / VIEWINGS Wearside but is recognised as one of the best Sea Trout rivers in The fishing rights can be viewed on foot from the Public Rights of , and also enjoys a good run of Salmon particularly later in Way, by anyone holding a set of these particulars. Further details the season. can be provided by the selling agents GSC Grays by telephoning The fishing season on the River Wear for Salmon & Sea Trout is 01833 637000. stipulated by the Environment Agency as:- Salmon - 1st February to 31st October VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) Sea Trout - 3rd April to 30th September Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the Double figure Salmon and Sea Trout are caught on the River Wear event of the sale of the Fishing Rights or any part of it, or any right on a regular basis as well as significant runs of Salmon. The river is attached to it becoming a chargeable supply for the purpose of also known for its Brown Trout fishing (wild and stocked). VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price. Whilst there are no named pools or runs, the Byers Green beat is The vendor reserves the right to charge VAT in addition to the an attractive stretch of water with a number of runs / glides and is sale price in the event that an option to charge is adopted. capable of being fished at most water levels. Generally the faster HEALTH AND SAFETY flowing shallower water is suited to fly fishing with the deeper Given the potential hazards, all parties undertaking a viewing of the slower moving water and pools more suitable for spinning. Fishing Rights are to be as vigilant and careful as possible, and CATCH RETURNS exercise due care and attention. There are no definitive catch records for the beat, which has been AREAS, MEASUREMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION fished relatively lightly in recent years. The association catch All Areas, Measurements & Other Information have been taken returns are summarised as follows:- from various records and are believed to be correct but any 2012 - 130 Salmon caught 180 Sea Trout caught intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of 2013 - 71 Salmon caught 137 Sea Trout caught fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. 2014 - 55 Salmon caught, 75 Sea Trout caught 2015 - 12 Salmon caught, 165 Sea Trout caught PROFESSIONAL & LEGAL COSTS Total - 268 Salmon caught, 557 Sea Trout caught The purchaser will be responsible for meeting the vendor's Average - 67 Salmon caught, 139.25 Sea Trout caught reasonable legal and professional costs. *Catch returns provided by BADAC covering the Club's owned ENTRY & COMPLETION and rented water on the River Wear. The vendors preference is to complete the sale of the fishing rights A number of fine double figure fish have been caught on the beat in following the end of the 2016 season. recent seasons although increasingly the runs of fish are occurring later in the season. LOCAL AUTHORITY Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL. Tel TENURE & POSSESSION 0300 026 0000. The Fishing Rights only are offered for sale freehold profit a prendre with vacant possession. NATURAL ENGLAND Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 METHOD OF SALE 7YH. Tel 0300 060 3900. The Fishing Rights are offered for sale by Private Treaty. The Seller and the Selling Agents reserve the right to alter or divide, withdraw ENVIRONMENT AGENCY or exclude any part of the rights at any time. All potential Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle Business Park, purchasers are requested to register with the Selling Agents so Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AR. they can be advised how the sale will be concluded. SOLICITORS WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY TBI, 8 Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NG The Fishing Rights are sold subject to and with the benefit of all Tel 01833 638326 existing rights including rights of way, whether public or private, E-mail [email protected] light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, PARTICULARS obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or The particulars were written and the photographs taken in August covenants wherever disclosed or not. The Weardale Way follows 2016. the course of the River Wear.

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