A TROUT fishery at the foot of the Howgills, complete with smokehouse and three lakes, has come onto the market.

Bessy Beck, on the edge of Newbiggin-on-Lune, is set in more than 12 acres of grounds. This rural estate features a modern four-bedroom family house, an orchard, private gardens, and around one acre of woodland and paddocks.

The extensive offering for fishing enthusiasts includes three trout lakes, a fish farm, fishing lodge, cafe, tackle shop and smokehouse, where rainbow trout are smoked the same day they are caught.

Bessy Beck is on the market with H&H Michael CL Hodgson with a guide price of £750,000.

Chartered surveyor and associate Mark Barrow said: "This is a unique opportunity to buy a well-established functioning trout fishery in a superb part of the Yorkshire Dales.

"The present facilities offer scope for expansion and the current business which has been running for the last 15 years has hosted corporate events, as well as attracting many regular private fishermen.

"The gorgeous setting has also provided the venue to some of the country’s top angling competitions.”

Bessy Beck's four-bedroom house was built in 1996 and offers sweeping views of the trout farm, ponds and tearoom to the north, and the Howgill Fells behind. Highlights include a timber balcony and sun room.

The three trout ponds include the two-acre Island Lake and the one-acre Heron Lake. Depths range from four feet to 11 feet.

The farm is fed by water from Bessy Beck, a small stream which rises in the Howgills and is the source of the River Lune.

Mr Barrow added: "The views are truly panoramic, it is a great setting for both a home and a business and offers an excellent opportunity for any keen angler.”

For viewings, phone the agents on 01539-721375.