Summary - WENNINGFORD, MILL LANE, LANCASTER, LOWER BENTHAM LA2 7DA
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic mill house with trout farm, hydro income potential and large riverside acreage.
Circa 1.25 acres of private riverside garden grounds
A rare riverside holding combining a substantial 3-bedroom period house with circa 1.25 acres of private gardens and an adjoining trout farm extending to approximately 8.73 acres with about 650m of river frontage. The stone-built main house dates from 1785/1852 and retains strong character, large reception rooms and abundant riverside outlooks. A detached stone-faced garage and several outbuildings support the smallholding/fishery use.
Low Mills Trout Farm comprises ten breeding ponds fed from the old mill race, farm buildings with mains services and a hydro turbine that was producing significant income (reported c. £45,000 in 2024 under FIT/PPA arrangements). There is currently no trout stock; the sale includes remaining fixtures and fittings. The farm buildings and yard offer flexible space for continued fishery operations, storage or light workshop use, subject to consents.
Notable positives are the riverside setting, large plot, potential income from the hydro generation (FIT reported to run until 2032) and the property’s character and development potential (garage/outbuildings may suit further works subject to planning). Important drawbacks are the high flood risk, areas of deep water and hidden hazards around the ponds (viewers must take care), slow broadband/mobile signal only average, electric storage heating and assumed uninsulated stone walls. The trout farm currently has no trading accounts available.
This opportunity suits an investor, smallholder or buyer able to carry out upgrade works and manage water-safety and flood-related issues. Renovation, improved insulation/heating and a clear operational plan for the fishery and hydro would unlock the site’s full value; statutory consents will be required for any change of use or development.
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