What could be better for the keen angler than a house with fishing rights on its own stretch of river or shoreline?
Owning a property beside a stretch of water could mean you have automatic fishing rights, known as riparian rights. However, you should not just assume they are included, and you should also seek clarification on whether any fishing is double or single bank.
For an enthusiast, who covets the opportunity to cast a fly just a short walk across the garden from the kitchen or home office, a large premium can often be justified.
However, it is not just the fishing that adds to the appeal of waterside homes: a burn, river or lake greatly enhances a property’s surroundings and will give hours of pleasure across the generations.
Here are some of the finest properties with fishing rights currently on the market across the UK.
Testcombe Cottage enjoys an exceptional position on the banks of one of Hampshire’s most celebrated chalk streams, the River Test. Close to the picturesque village of Chilbolton and only a few miles from the market town of Stockbridge, the cottage offers a peaceful and private setting as well as a rare opportunity to enjoy one of England’s finest fishing locations.
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Testcombe Cottage, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hampshire - Guide price £4,250,000
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Testcombe Cottage, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hampshire - Guide price £4,250,000
Blackwood Estate, one of Dumfriesshire’s oldest and most established sporting estates, boasts around two miles of double-bank fishing on the Lower River Nith, extending across 12 named pools. Regarded as one of Scotland's best-known salmon and sea trout rivers, the Nith has attracted anglers for generations and remains an important part of the area's sporting heritage.
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Blackwood Estate, Auldgirth, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway – Offers over £6,000,000
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Blackwood Estate, Auldgirth, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway – Offers over £6,000,000
This Grade II listed water mill and mill house enjoys a private setting with double bank access to the River Chelmer and mill race. Offering a blend of countryside tranquillity and the city convenience of Chelmsford, the property benefits from excellent freshwater fishing and numerous spots to enjoy the idyllic surroundings.
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Mill Vue Road, Chelmsford, Essex – Guide price £2,250,000
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Mill Vue Road, Chelmsford, Essex – Guide price £2,250,000
Combining a commanding Scottish Baronial castle with more than 3,700 acres of dramatic coastal landscape, Glengorm Estate offers an enviable lifestyle for fishing enthusiasts. With over three miles of shoreline, the estate provides opportunities for both sea and loch fishing, while boats can anchor in secluded bays on the north-western shores or on the estate mooring.
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Glengorm Estate, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute – Offers over £9,000,000
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Glengorm Estate, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute – Offers over £9,000,000
This exceptional Grade II listed mill house has been beautifully restored to create an elegant home with rare renewable energy credentials. Believed to be the only operational mill on the River Tone, it blends character with modern efficiency through an automated waterwheel and electricity generator. Set within approximately four acres of idyllic gardens and river frontage, it offers a unique waterside lifestyle.
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Longaller, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset – Guide price £1,200,000
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Longaller, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset – Guide price £1,200,000
Wark Estate is an exceptional agricultural and residential estate in the heart of the Tweed Valley, complemented by two prime salmon fishing beats on the River Tweed. Combining productive farmland, high-quality residential accommodation and sporting opportunities, the estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire a diverse and attractive rural asset.
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Wark Estate, Wark, Cornhill-On-Tweed, Northumberland – Offers over £13,500,000
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Wark Estate, Wark, Cornhill-On-Tweed, Northumberland – Offers over £13,500,000
