A 120-year-old property complete with three stable blocks, all-weather arena, paddocks and a cinema room

Originally built around 120 years ago, The Copse was completely renovated in 2002 and now boasts a main home with an array of bedroom suites, a cottage, a party barn, paddocks, stables and an outdoor school.

The Copse can be found on a country lane surrounded by stunning countryside. It looks out across the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Chilterns Valley. It can be found in the village of Kidmore End in South Oxfordshire.

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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.

A 120-year-old property complete with three stable blocks, all-weather arena, paddocks and a cinema room

Local areas of interest include Sonning Common (1 mile), Caversham (4 miles) and Henley-on-Thames (7 miles).

The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and riding on footpaths and bridleways around Kidmore End and the Mapledurham and Hardwick Estates.

If you like to show get signed up to BSPS Area 7.

Local equestrian centres include Cherwell Competition Centre (29 miles) and Pigeon House Equestrian (31 miles).

The location of Blenheim Horse Trials is just over 45 minutes (32 miles) from the front door.

If you want to enjoy a spot of racing check out Ascot racecourse (18 miles).

Need a vet? Contact Larkmead Veterinary Group (18 miles).

But is this the property for you?

The Copse is a small private estate with 14.71 acres of land.

Approached by wooden electric gates, the driveway leads to ample parking in front of the main house. The driveway to the yard has been reinforced for heavy vehicles.

The stable yard boasts three stable blocks, a tack room and a barn made by Scotts of Thrapston.

There is a 40x50m Martin Collins all-weather arena that sits next door to the stables.

Surrounding the stables are five chalk soil paddocks, all well fenced and supplied with a water feed. A further eight acres of paddocks is rented off the neighbouring Mapledurham estate.

The main house extends to around 5,406 sq ft of living space including an array of bedroom suites with vaulted ceilings and stylish reception rooms with incredible views.

The gardens boast lawned areas, terraces and a pond. The gardens are designed to be easily maintained with an extensive automatic watering system in place.

There is a lovely country style main kitchen area with seating and a secondary kitchen and utility next door.

The ground floor of the house accommodates a comfortable 14 seat cinema room. In addition to the cinema, a Sonos sound system is fitted throughout the main living areas and courtyard.

As well as a detached party barn with a bar and dance floor, there is also a detached three-bedroom cottage. The main bedroom has ample storage and wardrobe space with a contemporary ensuite shower room on the first floor.

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