It’s chilly outside so unless you’re already lucky enough to have one, you’re probably dreaming of sheltering with your horses in an American barn at the moment. Here’s four gorgeous properties which satisfy that dream.
1. Ley Farm, Devon
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For you: a four-bedroom, Grade II-listed, thatched farmhouse with a separate annexe and a holiday cottage. There is also a traditional stone and cob barn, which could be converted subject to planning.
For the horses: an American barn with eight stables, further stabling, tack rooms, a floodlit arena and cross-country jumps. Set in 99 acres.
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3. Prospect Hill Farmhouse, North Yorkshire
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For you: a four-bedroom period farmhouse with a host of original features still intact, including exposed beams.
For the horses: an American barn with 10 loose boxes and a 20x40m sand and fibre arena. Set in 16.6 acres with good access to hacking. A further 11 acres are available by separate negotiation.
For you: a three-bedroom , oak-framed house plus two holiday lets.
For the horses: two American barns with a total of 18 stables, a solarium, multiple tack and rug rooms, a 25x40m indoor school plus a 40x55m outdoor arena. Set in 22 acres.
Next week: Equestrian properties for sale in Leicestershire
Ref: Horse & Hound; 21 January 2016
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A graduate from Durham University, Madeleine joined H&H in 2011 and became Features Editor — producing content across the magazine and website, including the popular inside back cover article ‘The horse that made me’ and the weekly ‘The best of my fun…’ interview. She has written on topics as diverse as hay making and headcams, to hot totty in the horse world and circus horses. Madeleine now works as a freelance feature writer for Country Life, The Telegraph, Horse & Hound, cntraveller.com, The Spectator and The Field, as well as writing obituaries for The Times.
