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Racing mad? 4 properties near racecourses that we’re lusting after [PICTURES]


  • If you’re having Royal Ascot withdrawal symptoms, looking at these properties near racecourses might do the trick. Whether you’re a jump or flat fan,  spending your weekends going racing could get dangerously tempting.

    1. Hawthorn Lodge

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    Where? Berkshire
    Nearest racecourse? Ascot
    For you: Hawthorn Lodge property is believed to date back to the 1650s, with 19th Century additions. It has six bedrooms, a two-bedroom annex, two studio apartments, a swimming pool and tennis court.
    For the horses: 10 loose boxes, an all-weather arena, a horse walker, a tack room, 12 acres of grounds and paddocks and easy access the Binfield bridleway network.
    What’s the damage? £4.95m
    Agent: Savills
    Telephone number: 020 7499 8644
    Visit: www.savills.co.uk

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    2. Felin Fach Stables

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    Where? Carmarthenshire
    Nearest racecourse? Ffos Las
    For you: Felin Fach Stables is a four-bedroom bungalow with a one-bedroom annexe. Although in a rural location the property has excellent access to major transport links with the A40 M4 link road  approximately four miles away.
    For the horses: 42 stables, an arena, horse walker, equine pool and gallops. Set in 36 acres.
    What’s the damage? Offers over £500,000
    Agent: Rural Scene
    Telephone number: 01264 850700
    Visit: www.ruralscene.co.uk

    3. Woodruffe House and Equine Centre

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    Where? Surrey
    Nearest racecourse? Epsom
    For you: a five-bedroom house with a separate four-bedroom bungalow and a swimming pool.
    For the horses: 52 loose boxes, two arenas, a gallop, horse walker and excellent off-road hacking.
    What’s the damage? £2.9m
    Agent: Equus
    Telephone number: 01892 829014
    Visit: www.equusproperty.co.uk

    4. The Grange

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    Nearest racecourse? Huntingdon
    For you: the Grange once formed part of the Melchbourne Park Estate, in North Bedfordshire on the borders with Cambridgeshire, between the pretty rural villages of Melchbourne, Swineshead and Riseley. Built in 1852, this five-bedroom property has a self-contained gatehouse, dance/gym studio, games room and wine cellar.
    For the horses: Stabling, a tack room, an arena, outbuildings and paddocks. Set in around 16 acres.
    What’s the damage? £1.85m
    Agent: Fine & Country
    Telephone number: 0845 603 2825
    Visit: www.fineandcountry.com

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