• Detached four bedroom country cottage extending to approx. 2,100 sq ft +
• Enclosed landscaped gardens with sun terrace and lawn +
• Six stables with automatic waterers, plus feed store and secure tack room +
• Mirrored manège and separate winter turnout arena +
• Delightful semi-rural position, in a convenient setting. +

An attractive country cottage with superb equestrian facilities, in a glorious rural setting.

Description

Willow Cottage is a delightful equestrian property, combining a beautifully appointed detached family home with superb facilities, set within approximately 5.1 acres. The property includes six well-kept paddocks, six stables and a manège and, while the main house extends to around 2,100 sq ft and is surrounded by landscaped gardens. There are four bedrooms, four versatile reception rooms and two bathrooms. Externally, a gated driveway provides parking and detached garaging. A separate entrance leads directly to the equestrian yard, providing extensive parking for horseboxes and lorries.

House
Willow Cottage is a Grade II listed property, of late C17/early C18, timber framed and plastered with gabled peg tile roof. The property has been thoughtfully extended and provides a wealth of character features throughout. The ground floor offers four reception rooms, including a dual-aspect living room with a striking double-sided inglenook fireplace and wood burner, a cosy snug, a study and a formal dining room. The entrance hall opens to a cloakroom/WC and a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room fitted with wooden cabinetry, granite worksurfaces and a professional Britannia range cooker. Two staircases lead to the first floor: one rising to a private principal suite with bedroom and dressing room, while the other gives access to three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Period details such as exposed timbers, flagstone floors and hand-crafted doors enhance the home’s charm. To the rear, the enclosed garden offers a wonderful setting for entertaining, with a sun terrace, established lawn and colourful planting.

Equestrian Facilities
The equestrian yard has been designed with practicality in mind and is exceptionally well maintained. There are six turnout paddocks, each with gated access, six stables with automatic waterers, a mirrored manège and a winter turnout arena. Supporting facilities include a feed store, WC and a kitchen leading through to a secure rug room/store and tack room. Central heating serves the tack, rug and feed rooms, while a further store provides bedding storage. The layout is designed for ease of management and security, with strong doors and robust fittings throughout. The property is superbly positioned in a semi-rural setting, with excellent local hacking available along the surrounding country lanes.