What would you do with 65 acres? Why not add a cross country-course to the stabling, arena and five-bedroom farmhouse?

A house dating back to the 1700s has come on the market. It’s ideal for the equestrian, too, as it comes with an outdoor school, stabling and 65 acres of land which you can utilise as you please.

Syke House Farm is a traditional stone farmhouse located in a stunning rural setting close to Hollingworth Lake Country Park in Littleborough village, Greater Manchester.

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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.

What would you do with 65 acres? Why not add a cross country-course to the stabling, arena and five-bedroom farmhouse?

Littleborough offers independent shops, cafes, restaurants, highly rated schools and its very own train station which provides direct trains to both Manchester and Leeds city centres.

Local equestrian centres nearby include: Swan Lane (16 miles), Low Fold Farm (28 miles) and Osbaldeston (44 miles).

You will also be just over an hour away from Myerscough College (49 miles) which hosts regular competitions and training events.

If you want to get some cross-country schooling hours under your belt check out the facilities on offer at Craven Country Ride (38 miles).

Want to watch a spot of racing? Aintree Racecourse is not too far from the property, being just over an hour by car.

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Surrounded by open countryside, the property sits within 65 acres of land. The majority it suitable for grazing, but we think a cross country course would look equally fantastic within the grounds…

When you’re not out hacking, you can improve your schooling in this outdoor school with sand surface.

There is an attached Grade II listed barn with eight stables, tack and feed rooms and an additional first floor, where the workshop and a generous storage space can be found.

Also within the land is a fishing pond.

The main house was built in 1735. It now comprises five bedrooms and is currently divided into two separate cottages which could easily be converted back to one house if preferred.

The first floor offers five bedrooms, one with en suite facilities, and the others are served by two family bathrooms.

Externally there are gardens to the rear with a paved patio area, parking to the front and a detached double garage.

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