About this property

Detailed Description

The Riddings is tucked away behind a row of houses just off the A5 (Watling Street) between Atherstone and Tamworth. The fishing business was originally developed in 1990 and has grown into a highly regarded destination for pleasure, competition and species anglers alike.

The property comprises of The Riddings House, which is a substantial four-bedroom residence, an extensive range of buildings with a range of potential (subject to the appropriate consents) and four fishing ponds with facilities, which in total gives an area of 15 acres

The Pools:
The sale of The Riddings offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a premier, well established commercial 15-acre fishery, located in a prime position.
The Riddings boasts four mature and well-stocked pools with a total of 96 designated pegs.
The site has attracted both competition anglers and carp enthusiasts. The site is complimented by excellent on-site facilities, gravel walkways, car parking and shelters, with scope for further leisure and commercial expansion, subject to the appropriate planning consents.

a) Riddings Pool - Capacity for 33 pegs which is the centre piece competition pool and is renowned for its high catch rate
b) Folly Pool - Capacity for 32 pegs, being approximately 2.5 acres in size and is a popular choice for club matches
c) Crucian Pool - Capacity for 19 pegs, being approximately one acre in size
d) Specimen Pool - Capacity for 8 pegs, which is a specialist pool for the large specimen anglers.


Buildings:
The buildings at The Riddings are an extensive range of buildings, mainly be used formerly as deep litter housing.
The buildings have a wealth of potential for redevelopment, subject to the appropriate consents and can be summarised as follows:

Building Description
1 The Riddings Farmhouse
2 Double Garage and Store
3 Four Garages
4 Store/Deep Litter Pen
5 Deep Litter Pen
6 Deep Litter Pen
7 Deep Litter Pen
8 Three Bay Portal Framed Store
9 Deep Litter Pen
10 Deep Litter Pen
11 Former Pig Styes
12 Office and Hatchery
13 Five Bay Portal Framed Garage, (two with roller shutter door)
14 Dog Kennel

Location

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Directions:
Proceeding north on the A5 (Watling Street) from Atherstone towards Tamworth. Upon entering Grendon, take the slip road on the left-hand side which services the residential properties then take the left turn into Waste Lane and The Riddings is located immediately on the right-hand side.

Accommodation

The Ridings Farmhouse:
The Riddings farmhouse is a substantial and characterful four-bedroom detached dwelling, which has an abundance of indoor and outdoor space.
The dwelling is approached via its own separate driveway, with its own parking area away from the main site.
There are mature gardens located to both the front and rear of the property. The accommodation can be summarised as follows:

Accommodation.


Ground Floor:

Entrance Hallway:
Doors leading to Sitting Room, Kitchen and Utility Room. Staircase to first floor.

Sitting Room/Dining Room:
Sitting Room: 3.65m x 3.64m (excluding bay window) with gas fire
Dining Room: 3.80m x 3.36m with Patio doors to rear garden

Utility Room: 2.69m x 2.09m with plumbing for washing machine

Kitchen: 3.77m x 3.02m with fitted floor and wall units with stainless steel sink and drainer, integrated dishwasher and Range Master Classic 90 cooker with extractor fan and door to rear Hallway

Rear Hall: Door to side of house, Storeroom and W.C


W.C: with low flush W.C and corner wash basin


First Floor:

Landing leading to Bedroom and Bathroom and door to airing cupboard

Bedroom One: - 3.66m x 3.66m

Bedroom Two: - 5.60m x 3.49m with fitted bedroom furniture

Bedroom Three: 3.40m x 2.78m

Bedroom Four/Office: 3.64m x 3.03m

Bathroom: 2.70m x 2.08m with suite comprising of a corner bath, low-flush W.C,wash basin, shower cubicle with MIRA sport shower

Services

It is understood that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the site.

Viewing

For further information and an appointment to view, please contact Richard Newey or Philippa Dewes on 0116 2814931.

VAT

The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

Other

Tenure and Possession:
The property is being sold freehold

Agricultural Occupancy Restriction:
The Riddings farmhouse is subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction. Any potential purchaser must satisfy themselves that any potential future occupier of the property must satisfy the restriction

Method of Sale:
The property is being offered for sale as a whole by private treaty

EPC:
The Riddings House; Energy Rating E

Authorities:
Local - North Warwickshire Borough Council
County Council - Warwickshire County Council

Arbitration:
Should any dispute arise between the vendor and the purchaser upon any point whatsoever (not involving a question of law) arising out of the Remarks and Stipulations, Particulars of Plan or as to the interpretation thereof, the matter in dispute shall not annul the sale, but shall be referred to the arbitration of the agents, whose decision shall be final and binding on all parties to the dispute and in every such arbitration the agents shall decide how the cost of such reference shall be borne.


Fixtures and Fittings: -
All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are expressively excluded regardless of inclusion in any photograph. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

Wayleaves, Easements and Right of Way:
There is a right of way to The Riddings Bungalow, shaded blue on the accompanying plan, otherwise the property is sold with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned or not.

Overage Provision:
The vendors will reserve the right to a 30% of any increase in the value of the property as a result of any planning consent for residential or commercial change of use for a period of 30 years after completion of the purchase.


Business:
The Riddings Fishery business may be available subject to satisfactory negotiations

Plans and Particulars:
These are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed, and no claim can be admitted for any errors or discrepancies.



Money Laundering Regulations:
Prior to a sale being finalised, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with his will be appreciated, as this is in order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale.


Important Notices:
1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Brown & Co in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Brown & Co nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessors(s).

2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements, and distances given are approximate only.

3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct.

4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

Photographs dated: September 2026
Particulars dated: September 2026