5 bed equestrian for sale

Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire RG2

An opportunity to acquire an equestrian investment property, with farmhouse (aoc), a comprehensive range of stables and equestrian facilities, land, in all extending to circa 155 acres.

A rarely available opportunity to acquire a desirable equestrian property, comprising a farmhouse (subject to aoc), a comprehensive range of stables, and a very good range of equestrian facilities. In all extending to circa 155.65 acres (62.99 ha).

Offered subject to the existing lease(s) which end in 2029.

The Property
The property known as Burley Lodge Stud and land at Hyde End Farm offers the unique opportunity to purchase a highly desirable equestrian country property subject to two existing leases.

The property is currently split into two elements including a successful equestrian centre with farmhouse, stabling and paddocks. The well maintained equestrian facilities include a polo yard with stabling, polo field, outbuildings and extensive paddocks, In all circa 155.65 acres.

The Farmhouse
The existing brick built dwelling was believed to have been built in the 1970’s and was originally associated to the neighbouring Hyde End Farm.

The property comprises a well portioned five bedroom dwelling split over two floors. See floor plan for accommodation layout. There is a useful double garage and outside swimming pool together with delightful gardens and grounds with views over your own paddocks and land beyond.

It should be noted the farmhouse is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (aoc).

Stables and Outbuildings
The property benefits from a extensive range of traditional brick stabling in three open courtyards as well as some American barn style stabling. There is also further steel portal framed buildings associated with the equestrian centre and polo yard.

The property benefits from two all weather arenas including an Olympic sized 70 ft x 40 ft oval sand and rubber school.

The Land
The property is accessed via an owned private drive from Hyde End Road which also gives access to Hyde End Farm. However, the property also benefits from extensive road frontage along Hyde End Road to possibly allow further access points to be created, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The farmhouse is surrounded by well fenced and maintained grassland paddocks opening up onto more extensive grazing fields beyond. Located within the land is a full sized polo training field. The land benefits from a good system of well established tracks. The land has extensive river frontage onto the River Loddon to the south along with small pockets of amenity woodland and copse giving a very high overall amenity feel.

Situation
Set in a peaceful and sought-after edge of village setting, the property sits back from Hyde End Road and is just a short stroll from Shinfield Village, where a range of local amenities can be found. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the nearby Langley Mead Nature Reserve, while gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the immediate proximity to Shinfield Garden Centre.

Families are well served by an excellent selection of schools in the area, including Shinfield Primary School, Oakbank Secondary School, and highly regarded independents such as Crosfields, Leighton Park, The Abbey, Blue Coat, St Joseph’s College, and Kendrick and Reading Grammar Schools—all within easy reach.

Despite its tranquil surroundings, Shinfield offers superb connectivity. Junction 11 of the M4 is close by, offering quick access to London and the wider motorway network. Mainline rail services are available from Winnersh (4 miles), Reading (4.5 miles), and Wokingham (6 miles), providing convenient links to London and the West Country. Public transport also offers excellent connections to both Reading and Wokingham, making this an ideal location for commuters and families alike.

Tenure, Possession and Method of Sale
The property is offered freehold and is sold subject to the existing leases as follows:

Head Lease over the whole property - 10 year lease from 1st May 2019.
Sub Lease over part of the property – 9 years 6 month lease from 1st May 2019.

Further details are available on request

Planning
We believe the residential dwelling is subject to an agricultural, an equestrian and stud occupancy condition. Further details on request.

Development Overage
The property will be sold subject to an uplift provision which will specify that 50% of any increase in value due to development (as defined in Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) will be payable to the Vendor should such development occur within 50 years from the date of completion.

The uplift will be payable upon the grant of a planning consent. The overage will exclude any development for agricultural and/or private equestrian use. The farmhouse is excluded from any proposed overage provision.

Rights of Way, Wayleaves, and Easements
The property is not subject to any public rights of way. The neighbouring property benefits from a private right of way over the access drive.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Mineral, Sporting, and Timber Rights
So far as we are aware the sporting and timber rights are owned whilst the rights to work the minerals will be reserved for the benefit of the vendor.

Rural, Environmental and Woodland Schemes
The land is not believed to be subject to any ongoing rural, environmental or woodland schemes.

Local Authority
Wokingham Borough Council
Council Tax Band G

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains electricity and water are connected, along with a private septic tank serving the main house. Heating is via gas.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 28 Mbps (data taken from on 15/07/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from on 15/07/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – RG2 9EP
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