A stunning country house, dream hacking and an immaculate equestrian set-up located within easy reach of some top competition centres; what’s not to love?
Mill House is set in approximately 5 acres of land. It can be found in Scopwick, a peaceful Lincolnshire village with a small stream as well as a village hall and a pub. The nearby village of Metheringham (2.5 miles) offers a range of facilities. Lincoln is just over 11 miles away.
The area is well-known for its array of equestrian centres and facilities nearby. These include: Riseholme (17 miles), Caistor EC (36 miles), Willow Bank Equestrian (31 miles) and Elms Farm (11.5 miles).
One of the country’s most popular competition venues, Arena UK, can be found just over half an hour (23 miles) from the front door. You will also be just over an hour from Burghley Park.
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Set in approximately five acres of flat, well-drained land, there are easily maintained mature gardens as well as permanent paddocks suitable for grazing.
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There are several loose boxes, too, which are enclosed in a Scotts of Thrapston American barn. The stables are large and airy, and have windows looking outside.
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When you’re not out hacking enjoying the countryside, you can make use of the all-weather dressage arena which has a quality surface and a post-and-rail perimeter.
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The home is a Georgian country house which has been extended to create a truly stunning family home. There are six bedrooms, six reception rooms and five bathrooms.
There is also an additional generously proportioned two-bedroom bungalow.
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A feature room of the main house is the cosy family kitchen, complete with Aga and log burner. It has views of the stables, paddocks and surrounding countryside so you can keep eye on the horses from the comfort of the sofa.
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All of the rooms have been designed to provide spacious accommodation for the whole family.
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Former H&H showing editor and deputy features editor
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.
