A fairytale equestrian set-up in the New Forest with stabling, kennels, outdoor arena and cottages

Live out the rest of your days with your family and horses at this lovely five-bedroom property, complete with woodland, swimming pool and yard, located in New Forest countryside.

Danesford is located on Sway Road in the village of Tiptoe in Lymington, Hampshire. It is situated nearby to the thriving town of New Milton and the village of Sway. There are useful mainline rail connections to London and Waterloo close-by, as well as the picturesque coastline of Christchurch Bay.

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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.

A fairytale equestrian set-up in the New Forest with stabling, kennels, outdoor arena and cottages

Local equestrian centres include Langford Farm House (14 miles), Crofton Manor EC (36 miles), Quob Stables (31 miles) and New Forest Riding Centre (six miles).

If hunting is your sport head out with the New Forest Hounds.

Local equine vets include Celtic Equine Vets and New Forest Equine Vets.

Cross-country courses are on offer at Dene Farm and Tenantry Farm.

Racing is available at Goodwood Estate, which is just over an hour away from the home.

The location of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show is just 15 minutes from the front door.

Danesford is set within its own extensive lightly wooded mature park-like grounds that extend to an area of approximately four acres. There is also a small spring-fed lake.

Sitting alongside the grazing land is an outdoor school with sand surface and post-and-rail perimeter.

There is a stable block containing loose boxes and store barns as well as kennels.

The main home is described as “a splendid family home of commanding appearance having an abundance of character features.”

It has accommodation set across two floors and it boasts five bedrooms. Externally and in close proximity to the house are two cottages — one one-bedroom and one two-bedroom — and garaging.

Features of the ground level of the main home include a series of generous reception rooms and a garden-side ‘live-in’ kitchen/family room with dining space, central island and Aga.

The cosy cottages are perfect for additional family, guest or staff accommodation.

Outside, there is also a walled enclosure housing an open-air heated swimming pool with its own detached pavilion.

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