Take 5: Homes your dog will love as much as you do
For many of us, pets contribute greatly to our everyday lives and dogs are often considered part of the family. If you’re someone whose weekends revolve around taking muddy walks, retrieving tennis balls and hosing off mucky paws, then this is one for you.
As any dog owner knows, not all homes are created equal when it comes to keeping your hound happy. From practical perks like built-in dog showers and impressive boot rooms, to the luxury of having open countryside on your doorstep, some properties simply tick all the boxes.
Here, we’ve sniffed out a selection of homes that are currently for sale that cater well to canines.
Warnham Lodge Farm
Warnham, West Sussex
Few homes can beat Warnham Lodge Farm when it comes to spoiling your four-legged friends. Surrounded by almost 24 acres of land, this country house doesn’t just look after horses with its incredible equestrian facilities – it’s also a dream for dog owners. The star feature? A dedicated dog room. Whether your pup needs a post-walk rinse, somewhere to dry off, or a place to brush out its fur, this tailored space makes life infinitely easier.
The Deanery
Chartham, Kent
The Deanery might need some renovation, but there are certain features you wouldn’t change in the upgrades. One of these is the dog room – separate from the boot room and accessible via the kitchen garden, this is a useful space to store all your dog-related belongings, from leads and balls, to beds and food.
Barcham House
Tilford Road, Surrey
This five-bedroom house sits in an acre of gardens, with landscaped lawns and an area of woodland – providing ample space for your dog to explore without venturing too far. Opposite the driveway, you’ll find a path that takes you to the Devil’s Punch Bowl – an almost 700-acre expanse of nature. This is good walking country – and ideal for dog owners – with miles of footpaths across open heathland, shaded woods, and undulating hills.
Smeeds Farm
Monks Horton, Kent
This Grade II Listed farmhouse has plenty of surprises. From its EPC ‘A+’ Rating – despite dating from the 15th century – to the second kitchen which comes with everything from a commercial range cooker to a useful mud closet and dog bath [pictured above]. Leading out to the garden, this space is incredibly valuable after rainy walks; ensuring clean paws before your lovely labrador walks into the main house.
Langhill
Moretonhampstead, Devon
A Grade II Listed refurbished Jacobean farmhouse, where the current owners have incorporated two attached barns into the main house – bringing together traditional period architecture with a more contemporary style. Modern conveniences have been added as part of these works to make the home more suitable for family life, including a fabulous boot room which leads out to the garden on either side. Any dog owner will tell you the joys of having a dedicated spot to hang your damp clothes and mucky boots after a winters day walk.