If you are chained to London with work, but determined to live the countryside lifestyle (complete with your horse, of course), here are four horsey properties a short train ride from the big smoke.
1. Rye Farmhouse, West Sussex
Commute: 50mins from Haywards Heath to London Victoria
For you: a four-bedroom Grade II-listed, timber-framed Sussex farmhouse in a truly rural spot, with its own lake and a substantial range of farm buildings.
For the horses: three to four stables, set in 91.7 acres.
What’s the damage? £1.695m
Agent: Betcheller Monkhouse
Telephonenumber: 01798 872081
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For you: a five-bedroom Grade-II listed farmhouse with a separate converted granary, further ancillary accommodation and swimming pool.
For the horses: extensive stabling, including 12 brick built stables arranged around a courtyard , a large feed room and secure tack room, plus a horse walker and 60x20m arena. Set in 91 acres.
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