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Take five | Homes for sale with equestrian facilities

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If you are someone whose love of horses defines your lifestyle, then your search for a new home may well be just as much about finding somewhere your four-legged friend can thrive as it is about the house itself.

There is undeniably a great joy in owning an equestrian estate – in particular, the ability to move between your home and a professional-grade yard in a matter of moments.

Here, we’ve selected five houses for sale that appeal to a diverse range of buyers: from the serious competitor requiring international-standard training grounds, to the family seeking a rural escape where their horses can graze freely.  

Parkin Manor Estate

Higher Walton, Cheshire

Set within approximately 278 acres of Berkshire countryside, Parkin Manor Estate combines an impressive country house with extensive leisure facilities, lakes, woodland and productive farmland. The estate has been thoughtfully enhanced to create a substantial family home while retaining the feel of a traditional country estate. Alongside its landscaped grounds, there is a comprehensive   equestrian setup with facilities suitable for a range of disciplines - from dressage and eventing to polo and racing. With private training facilities already in place and access via two separate entrances, it presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking both lifestyle and equestrian credentials.

Ladyswood House

Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Built in 1905, Ladyswood House is an Edwardian home that’s been extensively restored and refurbished by the current owners to create an incredibly impressive home which is well-suited to both entertaining and modern family life. There are exceptional equestrian facilities within the 60 acres of land, including a polo yard, an indoor riding arena with viewing gallery, an outdoor riding arena suitable for polo, and a stable complex with loose boxes and Monarch stables.

Smoothfield

Winkfield Lane, Winkfield

This ultra-low energy eco-home combines Passivhaus specification with sleek, contemporary design. For the equestrian enthusiast, Smoothfield has paddocks beyond the gardens, and there is planning permission for the erection of a stable block for 10 stables. Additional land, gallop/exercise track and polo practice field may be available by separate negotiation.

The Sanctuary

Shobrooke, Devon

Set across 60 acres, The Sanctuary offers plenty of space to enjoy life in the Devon countryside, with equestrian facilities built into the wider estate. There’s an indoor sand school, extensive stabling, tack and feed rooms, as well as paddocks and open pastureland for riding and grazing. With the main house and a separate lodge, it’s a setting that lends itself to both family life and making the most of the outdoors.

Rookery Barn

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Rookery Barn brings together contemporary country living with the convenience of having equestrian facilities on your doorstep. The property includes a stable block, manège and post-and-rail paddocks, making it easy to enjoy riding from home, while the landscaped grounds offer plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It’s a home designed around a countryside lifestyle, with the freedom to make the most of both the land and the equestrian facilities. The property also has an EPC rating “A”.