Claude H Elmer

Koi Carp Fish Farm, Scarcorft, Scarcroft, UK Commercial - Freehold

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Development Description:

Presenting an excellent opportunity to acquire a rarely available wholesale Koi/Carp fish farming business together with tied residential accommodation and commercial buildings. Situated in a delightful semi rural setting in the popular North Leeds location the whole property stands in about 1.95 acres and                  comprise of 3 large stocked ponds with banks of approx 382 yards (350m), 4 smaller rearing ponds, substantial residential and commercial buildings, garage, utility buildings, private garden area and ample car parking provision.

The property has previously been used for private day fishing but has over the past few years diversified into the wholesale/retail carp breeding business. The owners have spent a considerable amount of money developing both the business and the property.

Accommodation:

A modern built spilt level, part rendered, part stone building under a tiled roof and arranged predominantly on two floors, with double-glazing, mains gas central

heating and alarm system.

Residential Accommodation:

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

A gated covered entrance porch leads to:

Hallway 

6’5’’ x  9’ double glazed window to the side and glazed entrance door. Stairs to the first floor level and double french doors leading to reception, central heating radiator, five steps down to:                                                    

Lounge 

18”4” x  13’4” four double glazed windows to three elevations and rear glazed external door, stone fireplace with gas living flame fire, three central heating radiators.

Dining Room  

13’6” x  11’1” French doors, single glazed window, central heating radiator, open archway to:                                           

Kitchen             

13’6” x  9’8’’ double glazed window to two elevations, New fitted kitchen with inset bowl and drainer, inset gas hob and electric oven, central heating radiator, door leading to:                                                                                    

Cloakroom

6’1’’ x  8’2’’ double glazed window, fitted with low-level W.C, shower, and pedestal basin, plumbed washing machine, central heating boiler. 

First Floor 1

Landing

3’10” x  18’6” double glazed window. doors leading to:

Bedroom 1

13’6” x  11’1” French doors, double glazed window, central heating radiator, with door leading to:  

En suite bathroom

8’6’’ x  5’6’’double glazed window to rear, fitted white suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal basin, and shower cubical, single radiator.  

Bedroom 2

13’6’’ x  9’8’’ double glazed windows to two elevations, central heating radiators. door leading to:

En suite bathroom

8’2’’ x  6’1’’ double glazed window, part tiled fitted white suite comprising low-level WC,, pedestal basin, and shower cubical, single radiator.

Bedroom 3

10’ x  9’8’’ double glazed window, single radiator.

House bathroom

10’ x  9’8’’ double glazed window, fitted white suite comprising low- level WC, bath, pedestal sink, single radiator. 

Commercial accommodation

Kitchen.

10’6” x  9’6’’ double glazed window, New fitted kitchen with inset bowl and drainer, inset gas hob and electric oven, central heating radiator, door leading to:

Bedroom

13’6” x  15’ double glazed windows to two elevations, two radiators, door leading to:

Bathroom

13’6” x 5’5” double glazed window, fitted white suite comprising low- level WC, bath, pedestal sink, fitted shower, single radiator.

Cloakroom                                         

6’1’’ x  4’6’’ double glazed window, fitted with low-level W.C, and pedestal basin, plumbed washing machine, central heating boiler. 

Reception

13’6” x  11’1” two glazed windows, two central heating radiators, door leading down to:

Storeroom

13’6’’ x  21’6’’patio door, single radiator, door leading to:

Bathroom

6’2’’ x  6’1’’ fitted white suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal basin, and shower cubical, single radiator. 

Outside

Driveway with parking for 12 vehicles, ample loading and turning provision,

Outside lighting to driveway and house, with power points and floodlights to ponds.

There are two large ponds together with one smaller rearing pond, which are fed by artesian pressure.

There are also a number of timber utility buildings of varying sizes situated around the site.

The property is well screened from the road with a delightful open outlook over the surrounding countryside.

Rearing building

40’2’’ x 20’2’’ Recently constructed two storey  part stone/ part rendered building under a tiled roof with light and power.

Ground Floor – open plan area with single doors to front and side, six double-glazed windows to four elevations. 

First floor -  three rooms with connecting doorways, five loading doors to three elevations.    

Agents note: In our opinion it may possible to apply for a change use for this building to holiday cottages, subject to the usual planning consents.

Koi Stock

Koi have been bred and reared on site over the past years and are of varying species and size. The stock is available by separate negotiation subject to verification of quantity although it is estimated there are between 2600-3300 large fish and 1000+ small fry to date.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water, drainage to septic tank, gas central heating and telephone presently connected.

Tenure

The property is believed to be freehold and vacant possession will be given on completion.

Buildings

Garage

21’ x 14’ with single door to front elevation, two double glazed windows, light and power.

Storage building 1

13’ x 10’ with double doors to front, light and power.

Storage building 2

13’ x 21’ first floor: with single door to front, two double glazed windows, double loading doors to side, light and power with stairs to:

Second floor of equal size and currently used as additional accommodation, fitted with small kitchenette, bathroom with W/C, pedestal sink and corner bath.