In need a new home with space for your horses and all the family? Then this equestrian smallholding, aptly named The Stables, might be worth a look.

The Stables is located on the outskirts of the former mining village of Highley in Shropshire, nearby to Bridgnorth.

The property benefits from excellent communication links with the M5, M6, M42 and M40 motorways all within easy reach, providing access to the Midlands, London and the South.

If you like to hunt head out with the North or South Shropshire.

If showing is your sport sign up to BSPS Area 10, or NCPA Maelor and Shropshire.

Local equestrian centres include Telford EC (22 miles), Highgrove EC (27 miles) and Berriewood Farm (27 miles).

Racing is on offer at Ludlow Race Club (21 miles).

Netley Hall Equestrian (30 miles) hosts regular affiliated show jumping shows.

Need a vet? Contact Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice (30 miles).

This little nest is priced at £650,000 and the agents in charge of the sale are the experts at Fox Grant.

The property is accessed down a stone drive which leads to the front of the red brick detached bungalow which was built 30 years ago.

The house is surrounded by its own land of around 3.7 acres. It includes one large paddock and a further 5.5 acres maybe available by separate negotiation.

The equestrian facilities are approached via a small lane and lie to the rear of the property. There is range of timber stables which sit in front of the paddock.

The kitchen/breakfast room of the house is fully fitted with range of cupboards, an AGA with tiled surround and tiled floor.

Door leads from the kitchen to a back entrance porch with WC, utility room housing the boiler and door to double garage

The lounge is light and spacious with fireplace and views to front of the property. Completing the layout is a dining room, master bedroom with en suite, and two further bedrooms with family bathroom.

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It might be grey and cold outside, but this glorious property set in the Shropshire countryside is giving us all the warm and fuzzy feels.

Chorley Hall, a sizeable country house located in Chorley village, is situated eight miles from the town of Bridgnorth and 15 miles from Ludlow.

Slap bang in the middle of the UK, it’s only 32 miles from Birmingham so there is no need to book accommodation for next year’s Horse of the Year Show held at the NEC.

Equestrian centres in your local area would include: Telford EC (22 miles), Kingswood EC (20 mile), Bissell Wood (20 miles) and Freshfields (40 miles).

If you want to get out cross-country schooling, there are courses at both Siddle Equine Services and Hadley Cross Country, which are both just over a one-hour trip away.

There are also some top quality facilities available at Berriewood Farm (27 miles). Valley View Equestrian (15 miles) hosts regular competitions.

If you like to hunt, head out with either the North or South Shropshire hunts.

Perhaps you like to show, and if so, get signed up to either BSPS Area 10 or NCPA Maelor and Shropshire for a range of local fixtures.

You are exactly an hour away (35 miles) from the Royal Three Counties Showground, which hosts several showing shows throughout the year.

There is horseracing available locally at Ludlow racecourse (17 miles).

Marketed by Strutt and Parker Ludlow, this nest is being advertised at £1.65m.

Shall we take a look around?

Set in 19 acres of lush countryside, the property is approached down a tree lined driveway which spurs off to the stable yard.

One of the main features of the property is the Charles Britton all-weather arena which measures at 20x60m.

There is an American style barn with a tack room and four stables (although it would be possible to add more if required). This opens onto a track that leads to the arena and paddocks.

Next to the house is a stone barn that has been used as a workshop, garaging for four cars and stabling. This could have scope for conversion (subject to planning) to offices or secondary accommodation, or even more stables.

Chorley Hall is a period property that has been home to the current vendors for over 35 years. The accommodation is set primarily over two floors, but it also has good attic rooms and cellars.

At the heart of the home is a hand built kitchen which has a range of cupboards and drawers, a large central island with granite work surface and sink and an electric AGA.

Also on the ground floor is this glossy dining room which is used for formal occasions and shoot dinners.

The first floor boasts six double bedrooms which are served by five bathrooms, three being en suite and one having a dressing room.

Outside, the gardens surround the house and to the rear of the home is a terrace with steps that lead down to the swimming pool.

Any takers?

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If you’re an equestrian enthusiast looking for a new set-up for your small team of horses, perhaps this haven in the heart of Shropshire is the place for you.

The Stone House is nestled in a secluded location and comes with a handy 9.10 acres of land, stabling and a very nice manège. The property sits in an idyllic location in the hamlet of Hengoed, close to the Welsh border and just north of the market town of Oswestry.

You can benefit from great access links, mainly from the nearby A5 trunk road south to Shrewsbury and Telford, or north to Chester and beyond.

Equestrian centres around Chester and the surrounding areas include: Kelsall Hill (32 miles) and Maelor EC (18 miles).

Head south into Wales and you can check out equestrian centres such as Rhos Farm Equestrian (15 miles) and Bow House Livery Yard (35 miles). Oswestry Equestrian Centre is just over three miles away and has an indoor arena.

Hunting in the area is with either the South or the North Shropshire Hunts.

Showing shows over the winter will be hosted by BSPS Area 10.

Offered for sale by Berrys, the set-up is currently priced at £860,000.

Let us show you around…

The property benefits from approximately 9.1 acres of pasture land, which has been split into paddocks. Check out the views across the stunning Shropshire countryside…

When you get bored of exploring out hacking, you can switch into training mode and make use of the all-weather outdoor arena.

There is a total of five stables set around a concrete yard. There is also a tack room.

Electric gates open into the gravelled driveway, leading up to a double garage and workshop.

The period house has parts dating back to 1823 and has retained many of the original features, such as exposed stonework.

At the heart of the home is this open plan kitchen with breakfast area and cosy snug. The kitchen has an AGA and a large granite island.

As well as a gym, home cinema and an office, there is a sitting room with a log burning stove, which will be ideal for those dark winter nights.

As well as a master bedroom with a his and hers bathroom, there are four additional bedrooms, one of which is en suite.

Lawned gardens surround the property and a paved courtyard provides the perfect area for entertaining.

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Offering all three elements of the rural fantasy — the farm, the period house and the equestrian set up — is this Shropshire home the ultimate country nest?

Broomcroft Farm is situated in the heart of glorious countryside and offers buyers a total of 164 acres of quality arable and grass farmland, as well as 18 acres of paddock-grazing.

In recent years, the property has been run as a sheep farm, but it has previously been used as an Arab breeding stud.

Located five miles from Much Wenlock and 10 miles from Church Stretton, it is only 11 miles from the county town of Shrewsbury.

Competition and training centres such as Radfords Equestrian and Berriewood Farm are only a short trip, and the NEC, home of Horse of the Year Show is an hour drive from the front door.

If hunting is your thing, head out with the North Shropshire.

Make the most of the summer season by heading for day out to the Shropshire County Show, located 13 miles away, and if you’re a showing nut, fixtures run by local areas such as BSPS Area 10 and NPS Area XI will be in the pipeline for the season ahead.

Offered for sale by Savills, offers for Broomcroft are invited at over £3million.

Let’s take a look around…

The six-bed farmhouse is made of mellow stone and has views over its own land.

The equestrian facilities are located near to the house and include nine large loose boxes which are complete with feeders and rubber matting.

Ensure training is on point all year round with this outdoor arena, which has post-and-rail fencing. To the side of this arena is a circular lunging ring.

The principal building with an insulated roof, was originally designed as an indoor school. It has a hard core surface which means it could provide further stabling.

There are several traditional farm buildings and versatile barns…

…and in total, the farm land extends to about 184 acres, of which just under 20 acres are on the north side of the road with the rest to the south.

The main fields are all divided into paddocks with walkways, post and wire fencing and a water supply.

The house dates back to 1750 and is approached by a stone driveway which leads into a partly-concrete yard.

The kitchen/breakfast room has a range cooker with gas hob and oven. A slate floor extends from the kitchen into the utility room, which also provides access to a handy boot room.

Head into the living/dining room where you will find the a traditional set-up perfect for entertaining. There are French windows, which provide access to the garden.

On the first floor is the master bedroom, a family bathroom and two further double bedrooms one of which has a staircase to an en-suite bathroom above.

Head outside to the walled gardens where there is also a summerhouse and a patio area.

Time to get saving…

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Set up camp with your horses in the rolling hills of Shropshire

1. Upper Rycroft, near Welshpool

For you: a refurbished period farmhouse with four double bedrooms and an orangery. Outside there are mature lawned gardens with a kitchen garden, fruit trees and a pond.

For the horses: three large stables with water and electricity and a brick outbuilding with two pony boxes, a tack/feed room and store. There is a large driveway with ample parking/turning area. Set in 4.7 acres.

What’s the damage? £599,950

Agent: Jackson Equestrian

Telephone number: 01743 491979

Visit: jacksonequestrian.com

2. Lower Faintree Farm, near Bridgnorth

For you: a six-bedroom family home set in a courtyard with a number of outbuildings including a party barn, offices and traditional farm buildings. There is also a converted stone bothy, with panoramic views, which could make a perfect holiday opportunity.

For the horses: there are currently two stables but the barn buildings could easily fit 10 stables to create an American barn. Set in 15.7 acres.

What’s the damage? £1.25m

Agent: Knight Frank

Telephone number: 01432 273087

Visit: knightfrank.co.uk

3. Lower House Farm, near Whitchurch

For you: a cottage-style house built by the vendors in 2002 with three bedrooms and a good-sized garden comprising a patio area and lawn.

For the horses: stabling for 12, a Monarch horse walker, arena and surrounding paddocks extending to 13.25 acres. An additional 7.3 acres of land is available by separate negotiation if required. There is access to quiet country lanes in an area renowned for good hacking.

What’s the damage? £695,000

Agent: Halls

Telephone number: 01691 622602

Visit: hallsgb.com

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4. The Lees Equestrian Centre, near Telford

For you: three staff flats plus planning permission for a five-bedroom manager’s house in a beautiful rural location with views on to the Wrekin Hill.

For the horses: a purpose-built equestrian complex arranged around a central courtyard with 19 loose boxes, a tack/feed room and an office. Set in 13 acres.

What’s the damage? £650,000

Agent: Rural Scene

Telephone number: 01264 850700

Visit: ruralscene.co.uk

Next week: Equestrian properties near Aintree Racecourse

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Settle in the west of England, in the beautiful county of Shropshire, with one of these equestrian properties

1. Farden, Shropshire

For you: a three-bedroom house, with a detached two-bedroom lodge with income potential. There is a well-maintained garden around the main house and decking around the lodge.

For the horses: outside there is a large building (34x12m internally) that has power, concrete floor and internal divisions, which could form stabling. The land extends to about four acres in all, including a large pond. There is ample parking/hard-standing and a covered car port.

What’s the damage? £595,000

Agent: Samuel Wood & Co

Telephone number: 01584 875207

Visit: www.samuelwood.co.uk

2. Plas Tanat Estate, Shropshire

For you: a five-bedroom Arts & Crafts house with an orangery and potential for a self-contained annexe. Outside is a garage and mature gardens, with river frontage and fishing rights.

For the horses: two tack/feed rooms, a traditional pole barn with a hayloft, currently open but which could provide four large stables, a newly installed arena (22x45m), a circular lunge area with post-and-rail fencing, and a timber field shelter. Set in 11 acres.

What’s the damage? £695,000

Agent: Jackson Equestrian

Telephone number: 01743 491979

Visit: www.jacksonequestrian.com

3. Stone House, Shropshire

For you: a period farmhouse in a private location with four bedrooms, complete with a pantry, boot room and garden room with French doors leading onto the garden.

For the horses: a manège, tack room and feed stores, barn, two stable blocks with four loose boxes and a field shelter. Set in 12 acres.

£650,000 Halls, 01691 670320, www.hallsgb.com

What’s the damage? £650,000

Agent: Halls

Telephone number: 01691 670320

Visit: www.hallsgb.com

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4. The Lees Equestrian Centre, Shropshire

For you: three self-contained flats plus consent for a five-bedroom manager’s house in a rural location with views onto the Wrekin Hill.

For the horses: a complex set around a courtyard with 19 loose boxes, a wash down box, staffroom, office, tack and feed room. Set in 13 acres.

What’s the damage? £650,000

Agent: Rural Scene

Telephone number: 01264 850700

Visit: www.ruralscene.co.uk

Next week: Equestrian properties in Sussex

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The Shropshire and West Mid Show is being revamped for this summer with a fuller horse section and a new name — Shropshire County Show.

Last year, the Shropshire & West Midland Agricultural Society, which runs the show, was ready to put itself into voluntary liquidation.

But several trustees did not want to lose the show so set up a rescue proposal.

A full review of the show is planned with new classes and support from Shropshire Council.

Annie Home-Dodd from the show committee said: “The society has been running for 125 years, but the past 10 years have been touch and go. There are a few hills left to climb, but we hope the show will go ahead.”

She added there was going to be a “strong horse section” headed by new horse chairman Annie Newby, who was appointed in January.

Mrs Newby said there would be more than 70 horse classes, including side-saddle and retraining of racehorses classes.

“I’m delighted to help get the show back. My main aim is to bolster the horse classes and regain the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers,” she said.

Showman David Tatlow said: “I’ve spent many hours on the showground and started my career there. I hope everyone pushes for the HOYS qualifiers.”

This article was first published in Horse & Hound (18 February, ’10)

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A horse has been killed and a driver was hurt in a road accident on Wednesday morning (15 November) in Shropshire.

The crash happened 7.45am on the A458 Shrewsbury to Welshpool road at Ford.

The incident caused road chaos and held up traffic during rush hour.

The road was closed by police but reopened by 9am.

The driver, a man in his 60s who was in a Ford Focus, suffered neck injures.

He was immobilized on spinal board and taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

A spokeswoman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service told local press: “We sent one ambulance to the scene and conveyed one patient to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

“The extent of their injuries are unknown at present, but sadly the horse died.”

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The North Shropshire hunt is “taking stock” after planning permission for new kennels was revoked.

The hunt won permission to build kennels for 80 hounds and accommodation for staff at Whixall in February, but it was retracted on 6 May after pressure group No Hunt Kennel threatened High Court action.

The group says it is not anti-hunt but believes the kennels would create noise and smells, traffic problems and possible environmental pollution.

A hunt spokesman told H&H that hounds have been happily lodged in temporary accommodation for 18 months and can stay there, but not indefinitely.

This article was first published in Horse & Hound (21 May, ’09)

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