Set up camp in one of these equestrian havens in East Anglia, from a Grade II-listed barn to an eight-bedroom Georgian house
1. Ringshall Hall Farm, near Stowmarket
For you: a six-bedroom Grade II-listed barn conversion in a rural setting off a country lane with far-reaching views. The gardens include a terrace to the rear, a woodland area and a pond.
For the horses: a range of traditional outbuildings including a detached stable building with two boxes, a tack room and a feed store. Set in 10.31 acres. An extensive range of former piggeries, other outbuildings and land are available as separate lots.
What’s the damage? £950,000
Agent: Savills
Telephone: 01473 234800
Visit: savills.com
2. Valley Farmhouse, near Southwold
For you: a Grade II-listed Suffolk farmhouse within easy reach of the coast, which has been run as a B&B business, with two additional glamping holiday businesses within the grounds. There are five bedrooms in the main house, plus a one-bedroom courtyard flat.
For the horses: a traditional barn with a tack room, feed room and three Loddon looseboxes. There are multiple outbuildings and storage units, and an all- weather arena. Set in four acres.
What’s the damage? £1.2m
Agent: ECR Properties
Telephone: 01449 711727
Visit:ecrproperties.com
3. Fairfield Farm, near Beccles
For you: a farmhouse with two established holiday cottages, set in a peaceful rural location close to the coast. There are four bedrooms in the main house and planning consent for an extension. Outside are pretty gardens and a summer house.
For the horses: the paddock land totals 7.62 acres and is divided into two blocks. There are multiple field shelters and hay stores, as well as a timber building with a concrete floor which is currently used as a workshop/store.
What’s the damage? £995,000
Agent: Durrants
Telephone: 01502 712122
Visit: durrants.com
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Beautiful equestrian properties on Burghley’s doorstep
Been hooked on the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials action this weekend? Here's our pick of properties within easy reach
4. Peacock Hall, near Sudbury
For you: a seven-to-eight- bedroom Georgian house with a one-bedroom flat and two cottages. A gravel drive leads to a parking sweep in front of the house. There is a swimming pool and pool house, office, walled garden and garage.
For the horses: stables, a range of open bay cart lodges, a large timber-framed barn and a piggery. Set in 71.5 acres.
What’s the damage? £3.5m
Agent: Savills
Telephone: 01473 234800
Visit: savills.com
Next week: Equestrian properties near Blenheim Horse Trials
Ref: Horse & Hound; 7 September 2017
