Make a dream life out of this cosy home with 7.5 acres, stabling, lake and woodland located near to the coast

Could you imagine living in this five-bedroom home complete with equestrian facilities and grounds comprising fields, a lake and partial woodland?

Broad Acre Farm can be found in the popular village of Lytchett Matravers in Dorset, nearby to the towns of Wareham, Poole, Dorchester and Blandford.

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Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the showing scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and has first-hand knowledge of the current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 as showing editor, cementing its place as the leading equestrian publication for both showing reports and current showing news in the UK. She moved on in October 2024 to pursue other opportunities, but continues to write for us on a freelance basis.

Make a dream life out of this cosy home with 7.5 acres, stabling, lake and woodland located near to the coast

Sandy beaches are found at Studland (17 miles), Swanage (18 miles) and Poole (5 miles).

Enjoy national hunt racing at Wincanton (34 miles), flat racing at Salisbury (30 miles) and local point-to-points at Badbury Rings (6 miles) and Milborne St Andrew (12 miles).

Local equestrian centres include Moreton EC (16 miles), Parley EC (12.5 miles) and Bagnum EC (20 miles).

The property is also just over an hour away from Chard Equestrian, while Dorset Showground is under 45 minutes away from the front door.

If you need a vet get in touch with Dorset Equine Veterinary Services (22 miles) or Gibbs Marsh Equine (25 miles).

Head out with the South Dorset Hunt once the season comes around, or make use of the cross country facilities on offer at Stour XC (4 miles) this summer.

The lands totals 7.5 acres and includes paddocks, a lake and partial woodland. The property is discreetly located and offers spectacular views across the surrounding area, including of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast to the south.

There is stabling for three horses, a tack room, a triple garage with electric doors, a double garage and ample parking space for a lorry or a trailer.

The home is a five-bedroom house which has been immaculately finished. The property includes an expansive decked balcony to ensure uninterrupted views of the land.

The sitting/dining room is a generous, bright space with wooden floors, beamed ceiling, large wood burner and two sets of French doors opening on to the decking area.

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