Saddle up: perfect equestrian properties for sale
Deborah Cicurel
02 July 2018
These amazing properties are stable investments
If you love horses and luxurious homes, you’ve come to the right place. From sprawling New York estates with historic barns to gorgeous UK manors with state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, here are some of the most incredible properties around the world for equestrian fans.
Discovery Manor, New York, USA, $28.9 million (£21.8m)
A dream home for any horse enthusiast, Discovery Manor, an hour outside of New York City, is a 160-acre horse farm close to famous tracks like Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park.
Discovery Manor, New York, USA, $28.9 million (£21.8m)
The compound, which is dedicated to the breeding, sale and racing of thoroughbreds, is currently up for grabs. You’ll be impressed as you make your way up the long driveway, past acres of fenced paddocks, and even more so when you see the 25,000-square-feet main house clad in Jerusalem limestone.
Discovery Manor, New York, USA, $28.9 million (£21.8m)
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The house is incredibly luxurious inside. There’s a 24-seat formal dining room, a grand staircase and a lift, a 3,500-bottle wine cellar, a cinema room and high-end details such as one-touch controls for lights and temperature. There is also a gym, pool and spa.
Discovery Manor, New York, USA, $28.9 million (£21.8m)
But the estate’s two-storey equestrian barn is perhaps the property’s most spectacular spot. Hand-built by Amish carpenters, the building has 24 large stalls, a foaling centre and offices and apartments for the owner and barn manager. There is also an exercise ring, fenced pastures and an operations centre with a farmhouse dating back to the 19th century.
15-bedroom estate, Seville, Spain, $15.7 million (£11.9m)
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This sprawling Seville estate is owned by the granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst. It's located in the countryside around 15-minutes from Seville, which is the capital of southern Spain's Andalusia region.
15-bedroom estate, Seville, Spain, $15.7 million (£11.9m)
The 15-bedroom, 15-bathroom cortijo has impressive grounds and comes with a bullring with hand-carved woodwork, a cinema, a billiards area and pool. The estate has also produced a line of thoroughbred horses, started in the 1980s.
15-bedroom estate, Seville, Spain, $15.7 million (£11.9m)
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The price includes all the estate's furniture and decor. Horse-lovers will enjoy the history that comes with owning this home too. For example, the collection of horse-drawn carriages includes one that was used by the Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo, of the Spanish royal family during her wedding in 1995.
15-bedroom estate, Seville, Spain, $15.7 million (£11.9m)
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If you buy the property, which is one of Spain’s most important equestrian estates, you’ll also get to own the villa’s livestock, two dressage rings, saddlery, antiques and bullfighter costumes.
Country estate, Alentejo, Portugal (price on application)
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This stunning country estate, an hour and a half from Lisbon, is an enormous property geared for horse lovers. With over 700 acres of space, the price includes a large cork tree forest, a French-style, 23-bedroom main house that’s over 37,600 square feet and 79 acres of olive groves.
Country estate, Alentejo, Portugal (POA)
The property also includes an indoor riding arena, which comes with lounge area in which spectators can relax as they watch.
Country estate, Alentejo, Portugal (POA)
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The horses on the estate live comfortably: there are three different stable blocks with 18 boxes.
Country estate, Alentejo, Portugal (POA)
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The estate is perfectly set up for all kinds of equestrian pursuits, including if a buyer wanted to use the property as a hotel and run riding lessons.
Harford Manor, Windsor, UK, $39 million (£30m)
Harford Manor is a stunning modern country house with views of Windsor Castle on a 40-acre estate. Set in prime polo territory, just outside Windsor and close to the Guards Polo Club and Ascot Racecourse, it won Best Architecture Single Residence South East England in the 2015 to 2016 International Property Awards.
Harford Manor, Windsor, UK, $39 million (£30m)
The main home is spread over 23,000 square feet of living space. As well as six large bedrooms, each with an ensuite marble bathroom, there’s also a spa with a hot tub and sauna, indoor pool and library. There’s also a self-contained three-bedroom space for staff accommodation with its own entrance.
Harford Manor, Windsor, UK, $39 million (£30m)
The equestrian facilities are excellent. In addition to outdoor and indoor riding arenas, there is also stabling for 10 horses, with a capability to extend this to 25 boxes.
Harford Manor, Windsor, UK, $39 million (£30m)
Space has been allocated for a polo pitch and arena which can be built to a buyer’s specific requirements. There’s also a garage for eight cars and a private helicopter landing area.
Country house, Baix Empordà, Spain, $3.9 million (£3m)
For a slice of history with excellent equestrian features, consider this period mill house dating from the 16th century in the Baix Empordà in rural Catalonia. The country house has six bedrooms, six bathrooms and 66 acres of land.
Country house, Baix Empordà, Spain, $3.9 million (£3m)
The country estate has its own private chapel, a swimming pool and plenty of outside space, including a rose garden, a fruit tree orchard and beautiful gardens. Inside, there are spacious living areas, a charming open fireplace, 17th-century stained glass windows, antique wooden doors and hand-painted ceilings.
Country house, Baix Empordà, Spain, $3.9 million (£3m)
The property was once owned by an Olympic dressage rider, who designed the equestrian installations herself. Some of the standout facilities include an Olympic-sized dressage ring and a training arena.
Country house, Baix Empordà, Spain, $3.9 million (£3m)
There are also nine irrigated paddocks and stabling for eight horses around the property. There’s a large barn for farm machinery, a feed room, a tack room and an office and apartments for a groom.
19th-century chateau, Rougnac, France, $2.1 million (£1.6m)
This regal 19th-century French castle looks like it's from a fairy tale, but despite its historic appearance, the property has been superbly well-maintained.
19th-century chateau, Rougnac, France, $2.1 million (£1.6m)
You won’t be short of space in this chateau that has 50 bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. The elegant reception rooms come complete with original coving, ceiling roses and wood panelling. Plus there are four additional gîtes on the property, each with their own gardens.
19th-century chateau, Rougnac, France, $2.1 million (£1.6m)
The chateau is set on 140 acres of land, which includes ancient woodlands, pastures and a lake with facilities for watersports.
19th-century chateau, Rougnac, France, $2.1 million (£1.6m)
Also on site is a3 professional equestrian centre with a range of top-end facilities. Inside there are 22 loose boxes, barns for machinery, feeding facilities, a tack room and a sand arena.
Exclusive estate, Florida, USA, $16 million (£12m)
Located in one of the most exclusive equestrian enclaves in the USA, where Bill Gates and other celebrities own sprawling ranches, this luxurious home in Palm Beach Point, Wellington is a dream for horse lovers.
Exclusive estate, Florida, USA, $16 million (£12m)
The 16-acre property isn’t just home to world-class equestrian facilities: the expansive main estate house offers heaps of natural light thanks to the double height ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and modern neutral fittings.
Exclusive estate, Florida, USA, $16 million (£12m)
There is a 20-stall aisle barn, with four grooming stalls, two tack rooms, hot and cold water wash stalls and an extended laundry room with a double set of machines.
Exclusive estate, Florida, USA, $16 million (£12m)
There’s also extensive storage space for your equine needs, including an oversized feed room, a Horse Gym 2000 equine treadmill and two staff apartments.
Headley House, Hampshire, UK, $13.8 million ($10.5m)
In addition to the top equestrian facilities this estate has to offer there is also a four-bedroom Grade II-listed house on the property. Plus, planning permission has been agreed to turn an abandoned and derelict building onsite into a magnificent 16,000 square-feet country house.
Headley House, Hampshire, UK, $13.8 million ($10.5m)
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The state-of-the-art equestrian centre has been designed to take excellent care of competition horses. Just a few of its excellent facilities include vibrating floors, solariums and a saltwater treadmill and spa.
Headley House, Hampshire, UK, $13.8 million ($10.5m)
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There’s also the main stables, a large indoor school and staff accommodation with nine bedrooms. The property is also home to a further foaling block with 10 stables, each equipped with CCTV cameras and heat lamps.
Headley House, Hampshire, UK, $13.8 million ($10.5m)
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There are 71 acres of railed paddocks and pasture, several cross country and show jumping fences and an extensive water jump. There’s also an all-weather gallops and exercise track located within the woodlands to give the horses first-rate fitness training.
Lone Cypress Ranch, Montana, USA, $4.5 million (£3.3m)
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Escape the rat race with this picturesque Montana ranch, located in the Bitterroot Valley, 90 minutes from Missoula
Lone Cypress Ranch, Montana, USA, $4.5 million (£3.3m)
Located in a peaceful grassy valley, the ranch is set within 301 acres of grounds, which include three ponds, a 9,500 square feet master residence and plenty of equestrian features.
Lone Cypress Ranch, Montana, USA, $4.5 million (£3.3m)
The equine facilities include a new 13,000 square feet arena, stables and wranglers’ quarters.
Lone Cypress Ranch, Montana, USA, $4.5 million (£3.3m)
There’s also a barn with six stalls, a tack room storage area, an equine wash facility and a vet area. If the property's own equestrian features aren't enough, residents also have access to a separate 27,600 square feet arena across the road.
Narrow Lane Farm, New York, USA, $12.5 million (£9.4m)
In the luxurious setting of the Hamptons, Narrow Lane Farm is a 10-building luxury estate. The four-bedroom main house is 7,304 square feet, and there’s also a two-bedroom 1920s farmhouse and five restored original barns within three acres of land.
Narrow Lane Farm, New York, USA, $12.5 million (£9.4m)
Within the grounds, there is a luxurious saltwater pool, a beautiful pool house and picturesque vineyards, orchards and lavender fields.
Narrow Lane Farm, New York, USA, $12.5 million (£9.4m)
The property is adjacent to the spacious Wolffer Estate Stables, but there are excellent equestrian facilities within the farm itself. There are three horse stalls, a groom’s lounge and a loft sitting area.
Narrow Lane Farm, New York, USA, $12.5 million (£9.4m)
Best of all, any buyer will be pleased to know that a percentage of the sales price will be donated to an equine charity. Love the outdoor lifestyle? Check out our gallery of stunning homes for sale near the world's best golf courses.
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