The Hickstead Derby meeting, which finishes this afternoon (28 June) with the much-anticipated Equestrian.com Derby class, is not to be missed. Why not make it a local event by purchasing one of these beautiful West Sussex equestrian properties?
1. Woodmancote Place ![PROPERTY Woodmancote Place]()
For you: Woodmancote Place occupies a magnificent position at the end of a long and impressive driveway with beautiful views over its own land. The Grade II listed 10-bedroom house comes with staff accommodation, a range of outbuildings, a lake, swimming pool, tennis court, deer park and woodland.
For the horses: a courtyard with 10 stables, a tack room and an arena. Set in 149 acres.
What’s the damage? £7.95m
Agent: Strutt & Parker
Telephone number: 020 7318 5190
Visit: www.struttandparker.com
2. Waterland Farm
For you: with views across open countryside to the South Downs this Grade II listed converted farmhouse has five bedrooms, a swimming pool and a self-contained cottage adjacent to the main house.
For the horses: two loose boxes and a tack room, set in 3.39 acres.
What’s the damage? £1.5m
Agent: Knight Frank
Telephone number: 01403 339180
Visit: www.knightfrank.co.uk
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3. Songhurst House
For you: Songhurst House occupies an enviable location in the heart of Wealden countryside. From its elevated position, the property enjoys panoramic views over its surroundings, from Blackdown in the west to the South Downs. The six-bedroom house is positioned on the West Sussex/Surrey border with a swimming pool and landscaped gardens.
For the horses: four stables, an all-weather arena plus fenced and watered paddocks. Set in about 12.8 acres.
What’s the damage? £2.975m
Agent: Savills
Telephone number: 01483 796800
Visit: www.savills.com
4. Arundel Holt
For you: a three-bedroom, Grade II listed house dating from the 17th century with an attached barn, set in a peaceful location in the South Downs National Park.
For the horses: a loose box and paddocks, set in 60 acres.
What’s the damage? £1.87m
Agent: Batcheller Monkhouse
Telephone number: 01798 872081
Visit: www.batchellermonkhouse.com
Ref: Horse & Hound; 25 June 2015