The rural dream? Brick farm house with exceptional equestrian facilities including all-weather arena and pretty stables
A lovely farm house situated in the heart of Cheshire is looking for a new owner with team of horses to move in and make use of the stunning home and stables on offer.
According to estate agents Savills, Tanyard Farm will “capture the heart of any buyer who delights in the appeal of a traditional Cheshire Farm house dating back to the 1800s”.
The property is situated in the village of Pickmere and is well located for Knutsford (4.5 miles) and the busy city of Manchester (20 miles). Manchester Airport is just over 13 miles from the front door.
Pickmere is a charming rural village in the heart of Cheshire countryside, annually hosting The Royal Cheshire Show.
Local equestrian centres include: Sandy Lane Equestrian (8 miles), Bold Heath (20 miles) and Kelsall Hill (23 miles).
You will be a 30 minute drive (17 miles) from South View Equestrian Centre.
There are cross-country facilities available at: Arclid Hall Stud (15 miles), Arley Moss Equestrian (3 miles) and Belle Vue Farm (20 miles).
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This well-placed property, which is ideal for the competition rider due to its handy location, is on the market for £1.3m.
But before you book a train ticket to Cheshire, come and have a look around from the comfort of your current home…
Set in 3.5 acres, the property enjoy stunning views over Cheshire countryside. To the north west of the farm house are two well-fenced paddocks with automatic water troughs and a field shelter as well as a productive vegetable area and a greenhouse.
There are two barns, one with three Monarch stables with sliding doors. Other outbuildings include a workshop, carport, feed room, secure tack room and wood store with an additional stable.
One of the main features of the yard is the 20x60m outdoor school with all-weather wax surface and training mirrors.
The traditional five-bedroom Cheshire farmhouse dates back to the 1800s. The property has been lovingly upgraded but retains several period features.
The farmhouse-style dining kitchen has an oil-fired AGA, a central island and double doors which lead through to the garden room.
Also at ground level is the sitting room, study, boot room and utility room. The bedrooms are located on the first and second floors.
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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.