Properties of the week: houses for horse lovers
Featuring stables, paddocks and impressive country views in tranquil locations
1. Kent Street, Cowfold
West Sussex
A Grade II house with 15th century origins set in ten acres. Main suite, 5 further beds (2 en suite), family bath, kitchen, 5 receps, tennis court, stables, paddocks, pool.
£2.25m Strutt & Parker (01483-610385)
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2. West Townhead Cottage, East Woodburn, Hexham
Northumberland
This sandstone cottage is situated in a tranquil location with impressive countryside views. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, stable barn, 3 stables, fishing rights, garden, parking.
£579,000; Strutt & Parker (07342-063621)
3. Sycamore House, Woonton
Herefordshire
A period property with exposed timbers and inglenook fireplaces. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, 1-bed annexe, paddocks, garden, parking.
£825,000; Strutt & Parker (01584-777217)
4. Howkeld House, Kirkbymoorside
Yorkshire
Delightfully set in an elevated position surrounded by farmland, this property has a main suite, 4 further beds, shower room, kitchen, 4 receps, 2-bed annexe, 3 stables, garden, parking.
£1.195m; Humberts (01904-611828)
5. Pontshill, Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
This farmhouse dates back to the 1650s and comes with an array of period features. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, stables, paddocks, garage.
£1.25m; Steve Gooch (01531-820844)
6. Kilmaley Oast, Marden, Tonbridge
Kent
An oast house set in gardens of 1.63 acres which include an orchard. 4 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, 2 receps, paddock, garden, parking.
7. Oldaport, Modbury
Devon
A Grade II longhouse set in 60 acres with a separate cottage and 4 holiday let cottages. Main suite, 4 beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, stables, garden, parking.
£2.5m; Marchand Petit (01548-831163)
8. The Paddock, Failand
Somerset
An 18th century farmhouse with superb equestrian facilities including six stables, a tack room, field shelters, several paddocks as well as a horse walker and outdoor arena. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, garden, parking.
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