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Guide Price £350,000
Fleets Dam Fishery, Smithies Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Area
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General information
Introduction
Fleets Dam Fishery is a mature commercial day ticket fishery. The fishery comprises an attractive lake extending to approximately 10.1 acres (4.1 ha), surrounded by mature trees, within a site extending to approximately 15.5 acres (6.3 ha).
Location
The property is located close to the centre of Barnsley with good access to the motorway network (M1). The property is accessed off Smithies Lane with good access over a hard track to the fishery car park. There is a security barrier so that the fishery can be made secure at night.
The Fishery
The lake was originally constructed in the 19th Century to provide water for industrial businesses. It has the benefit of a ground water supply, 75 well maintained pegs, 3 wind powered aerators and good access around the lake for both pedestrian and vehicular access.
The lake is reasonably well screened with broadleaf trees and is well maintained with grassed areas mown regularly. The fishery is managed as a day ticket and lifestyle business.
Fish Stock
The lake is stocked predominantly with carp to 20lbs, bream, roach, rudd and perch. The match record is 153lbs.
Woodland
To the north of the lake is a block of mixed woodland extending to approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha).
Public Right of Way
There is a public footpath which runs down the main access track and along the western side of the lake.
Services
There are no services connected to the property.
Planning
The lake may be suitable for other water sports activities subject to planning.
Local Authority
Barnsley Council
PO Box 634
Barnsley
S70 9GG
Directions
Available from the agents prior to viewing. Postcode: S71 1NL
Agents' Notes
Overage
The land will be subject to an overage provision for 25 years. 30% of the uplift in value attributable to development is payable and triggered by the grant of planning permission.
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole.
Fixtures, Fittings & Stock
The sale includes the commercial fixtures and fittings and fish stocks within the lake. 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 & 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. The fishery has the benefit of a right of way across the access track from Smithies Lane to the fishery (at all times and for all purposes), as coloured blue on the site plan.
Consumer Protection
Regulations Under the regulations, what we say or publish about a property must not be false or misleading and we must provide certain material information to enable a potential viewer or purchaser to take an informed transactional decision.
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.
Property summary
Introduction
Fleets Dam Fishery is a mature commercial day ticket fishery. The fishery comprises an attractive lake extending to approximately 10.1 acres (4.1 ha), surrounded by mature trees, within a site extending to approximately 15.5 acres (6.3 ha).
Location
The property is located close to the centre of Barnsley with good access to the motorway network (M1). The property is accessed off Smithies Lane with good access over a hard track to the fishery car park. There is a security barrier so that the fishery can be made secure at night.
The Fishery
The lake was originally constructed in the 19th Century to provide water for industrial businesses. It has the benefit of a ground water supply, 75 well maintained pegs, 3 wind powered aerators and good access around the lake for both pedestrian and vehicular access.
The lake is reasonably well screened with broadleaf trees and is well maintained with grassed areas mown regularly. The fishery is managed as a day ticket and lifestyle business.
Fish Stock
The lake is stocked predominantly with carp to 20lbs, bream, roach, rudd and perch. The match record is 153lbs.
Woodland
To the north of the lake is a block of mixed woodland extending to approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha).
Public Right of Way
There is a public footpath which runs down the main access track and along the western side of the lake.
Services
There are no services connected to the property.
Planning
The lake may be suitable for other water sports activities subject to planning.
Local Authority
Barnsley Council
PO Box 634
Barnsley
S70 9GG
Directions
Available from the agents prior to viewing. Postcode: S71 1NL
Agents' Notes
Overage
The land will be subject to an overage provision for 25 years. 30% of the uplift in value attributable to development is payable and triggered by the grant of planning permission.
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole.
Fixtures, Fittings & Stock
The sale includes the commercial fixtures and fittings and fish stocks within the lake. 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 & 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. The fishery has the benefit of a right of way across the access track from Smithies Lane to the fishery (at all times and for all purposes), as coloured blue on the site plan.
Consumer Protection
Regulations Under the regulations, what we say or publish about a property must not be false or misleading and we must provide certain material information to enable a potential viewer or purchaser to take an informed transactional decision.
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.
Features
- Mature commercial day ticket coarse fishery
- Lake extending to approximately 10.1 acres (4.1 ha),
- Site extending to approximately 15.5 acres (6.3 ha).
- The lake is stocked predominantly with carp, bream, roach, rudd and perch.