Withern Mill, Alford, Lincolnshire

Withern Mill
Accessed via a private drive, the 18th century former mill building overlooks the River Great Eau chalk stream and mill pool. One of the few chalk streams in Lincolnshire, the water supplying the Great Eau is filtered through the chalk aquifer, producing excellent water quality. The mill was a water-driven corn mill and retains many of the original features. The brick and pantile three storey building extends to approximately 2,175 sq ft. The mill has planning permission to be converted to a six bedroom residential dwelling.

Trout Fishery
Withern Mill Trout Fishery comprises five interconnected lakes extending to a total of 2.6 acres of water. Constructed adjacent to the main river, with an independently controlled water supply. The lakes are well established with islands, bays and other features, with average depths of between 12-15ft.There is a large car park above the lakes, with ample parking for visiting anglers.

The lakes are regularly stocked with rainbow, blue and brown trout between 2-10lbs. In addition to the lakes is approximately 700m of fishing rights on the River Great Eau which contains grayling and wild brown trout.

Fish Farm
The River Great Eau provides excellent quality water to the fish farm. The water is supplied directly from the river, into the 16 raceways, concrete pools and hatchery, all gravity fed. Although currently not in use, the farm was successfully reared trout for both the table and restocking.
Further details available upon request.

Touring Caravan Site
Situated at the northern end of the property overlooking the mill pool, a 5cl touring caravan site with hardstanding. All pitches have electric and hook-ups, together with access to an outside W.C. and chemical disposal point.

Paddock Land
Located to the west of the fish farm is a block of grass extending to approx. 4.8 acres, suitable for a variety of uses.

Storage Barn
A steel portal framed storage building with concrete floor, extending to approximately 10m x 10m.

Planning
The property benefits from the following planning permissions:

N/212/00867/15 - Prior Approval for Mill to be converted to a dwelling. Granted - 01/05/2015.

N/212/02254/21 - Prior approval renewed for conversion to a dwelling Granted - 24/12/2021

Income
The fishery operates as a trout fishery offering both catch and release and catch and keep tickets. Additional income is generated from the touring caravan site and historically the fish farm. Further information available upon request.

Abstraction Licence
The property has the benefit of a borehole, together with an abstraction licence. Further details available upon request.

Location
The property is situated on the edge of the village of Withern. The town of Alford is situated 5 miles to the south with the popular market town of Louth approximately 9 miles north. Lincoln - 35 miles, Humberside airport - 34 miles.

Services
Mains water, mains electricity and septic tank drainage.

Website
withernmilltroutfarm.co.uk/

Local Authority
East Lindsey District Council