Horn Mill Trout Farm, Tickencote Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
182,516 sq ft
16,956 sq m
Key features
- Trout fish farm set in a beautiful setting
- Osprey photography business operating on the site
- Diversified business streams
- Modern general purpose building
- Good road access
Description
Description
The property has operated as a commercial fishery for the past 20 years, over this time the business has evolved with the creation of an Osprey photography business. The two businesses operate in tandem.
The property spans approximately 4.19 acres (1.70 hectares) and is accessed via a track from the public highway. It features five netted and fenced ponds used for breeding trout for the fishing market, each equipped with aerators to maintain water quality. Two buildings are present on-site: one for fish rearing and another, built in 2023 with a steel frame and concrete walls, for storing equipment and feedstock.
A unique aspect of the site is its largest ponds, which is intentionally left unprotected to attract wildlife, particularly Ospreys. These birds, often seen at Rutland Water, visit the pool to fish and feed their chicks. To support wildlife observation, a purpose-built hide has been installed, allowing photographers and bird watchers to view the Ospreys during dawn and dusk sessions from April to mid-August. This eco-business generates an annual income of around £100,000.
The site is self-sufficient in water, drawing from a limestone spring under an abstraction licence, and is connected to a three-phase mains electricity supply. With its existing infrastructure and natural appeal, the property holds potential for various future uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.
A full set of accounts for the previous three years are available for interested parties to review. The business and property is available as a going concern trading as River Gwash Trout Farm Limited.
Location
The property is situated to the east of the village of Exton which has a public house and primary school, the larger village of Empingham lies to the south and has a wider range of amenities including a doctor’s surgery and village shop.
The market town of Stamford lies 7 miles to the east and has a wide variety of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops and a wide range of restaurants and public houses. Stamford also benefits from a train station with regular trains to Peterborough, where there are frequent trains to London taking approximately 50 minutes to Kings Cross. The A1 lies 2 miles to the north east and provides access to the north and south of the country.
Disclaimer: All journey times and distances are approximate.
Acreage: 4.19 Acres
Additional Info
Local Authority: Rutland County Council
Photographs and Particulars: June 2025
Brochures
Web DetailsHorn Mill Trout Farm, Tickencote Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Oakham Station5.4 miles
Notes
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