5 bed farm for sale

Fawley, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12

Fawley House Stud carries a distinguished history in the equine world, having operated as a stud farm for many decades. Under the ownership of the current custodians since 2003, it has been expertly managed as a dedicated breaking and rehabilitation facility, supporting both the owners' own horses and a select number of private clients.

Its heritage runs deep. Originally established by the Muir family in the 1950s, the stud later came under the ownership of John Deer, during which time the renowned stallion Averti-along with several others-stood at the farm, further cementing its reputation within the industry.

Since 2003, the present owners have invested significantly in the property, transforming the traditional period timber frame barn into an impressive residence, constructing a high quality indoor school and installing a professional grade gallop. These major enhancements have created a truly versatile, fully equipped equestrian operation with exceptional potential.

An Exceptional Timber Framed Barn Conversion with Far Reaching Views Fawley House (1) is a remarkable timber framed barn conversion, beautifully crafted to offer contemporary comfort and immense character The spacious, open plan reception areas have been thoughtfully designed for effortless entertaining, creating an impressive sense of scale and light throughout. The accommodation includes five generously proportioned bedrooms and four bathrooms, making it ideally suited for both family living and hosting guests. Surrounding the house, the gardens enjoying wonderful, uninterrupted views across the rolling Downs-an inspiring backdrop in every season. Offering style, space and stunning scenery, Fawley House (1) represents a superb country home at the heart of an outstanding equestrian estate.

The Old Granary (11) offers excellent additional accommodation within the estate. Well presented, it features an open plan reception room, providing flexible spaces for family living, in addition there is a home office. The property includes four comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The Granary Flat (10) provides further self-contained accommodation, perfect for staff, guests or family members. It offers a bright reception room, two bedrooms and a shower room, and practicality within the heart of the facilities.

The Stud Buildings - 52 boxes
• A 15 box barn (2) – A timber clad barn with 15 boxes, tack room and workshop.
• A 10 box yard (3) of timber boxes with an arch leading to the parade ring (4), laundry room & WC, rug room and staff canteen.
• A 20 box barn (5) - Timber clad with 20 boxes and barrow shed.
• Lunge barn / Covering shed (6)
• Storage barn (7) with 5 boxes and tack room, chalk floor, water, electrics.
• Machinery barn (8) with lean-to on one side.
• Horse Walker (9) with 6 bays and loading bay.
• Two stand-alone isolation boxes (12).
• Superb Indoor School (13) Approx 44m x 22m with a sand and rubber surface.

Facilities
• Canter track – An all-weather oval approximately 480m round.
• Gallop - 6 furlongs with a carpet surface
• Horsewalk in woodland.

Paddocks
The stud's attractive paddocks lie within a gently sloping valley amid classic rolling downland, with mature hedgerows that provide natural shelter. Set over chalk and sitting at elevations between 500 and 690 feet above sea level, the ground is naturally free draining, offering excellent year round conditions.
Close to the main buildings are seven well configured nursery paddocks, ideal for youngstock management. In total, the property includes 20 paddocks of varying sizes, providing exceptional flexibility for breeding, rehabilitation, grazing and tailored turnout programmes.

Woodland
At the top of the farm lies a broad belt of woodland extending to approximately 5.9 acres. This peaceful, sheltered area offers a useful and versatile space for schooling or quiet hacking, adding to the stud's comprehensive range of equestrian facilities.

Set in a stunning, picturesque setting on the Berkshire and Oxfordshire border, Fawley House Stud offers an exceptional blend of rural tranquillity and rapid connectivity. The location provides swift access to London and Heathrow via the M4, making it ideal for those seeking countryside living without compromising convenience.

The stud enjoys sweeping views across the Downs, set well away from major roads to ensure complete peace and privacy. The surrounding landscape is a rider's paradise: An extensive network of idyllic bridleways leads directly to the historic Ridgeway, creating unrivalled hacking opportunities right from the property.

This highly sought-after area sits at the heart of the UK's equestrian world. The renowned racing centre of Lambourn lies close by, while the thriving towns of Wantage and Newbury are within easy reach for day to day amenities. Excellent transport links include frequent rail services from Newbury and Didcot, with fast trains to London in under 45 minutes.

Fawley House Stud combines outstanding accessibility with extraordinary countryside living - a rare opportunity in one of Britain's most celebrated equine regions.