5 bed equestrian for sale

Pentrecoed, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12

A rare country idyll with extensive outbuildings extending to over 6000 sq ft, a separate annexe, and outstanding potential, in just over 17 acres.

Description
Hollyleigh presents a seldom found opportunity to acquire a wonderfully versatile small holding set within just over 17 acres of well kept land. Positioned in peaceful countryside close to Ellesmere, the property offers exceptional scope for equestrian use, livestock, agricultural enterprise or a variety of commercial ventures (subject to the necessary consents). Its combination of pastureland, modern buildings, traditional barns and flexible residential accommodation makes Hollyleigh a property of remarkable breadth and possibility.

The Farmhouse

The main farmhouse is warm and welcoming for family living. At its heart is a spacious country kitchen, fitted with oak units, wooden flooring and integrated appliances including fridge freezer, dishwasher, tumble dryer, Bosch electric oven and Bosch induction hob. A cosy snug adjoins the kitchen, complete with woodburning stove and electric heating, and leads through an arched doorway to a ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room, ideal as a guest suite or potential granny annexe.

From the kitchen, a charming morning room with open fire forms part of an L shaped space that leads to an inner hallway and onward into a lovely sun room. This light filled room overlooks the terrace, gardens and land beyond, with three external doors providing immediate connection to the outdoors. A further double bedroom with en suite is accessed directly from the sun room, offering excellent private accommodation for guests or multigenerational living.

To the front of the house is a distinguished formal sitting room, featuring a brick inglenook with woodburning stove. An additional reception room provides further living or entertaining space, complete with open fire and inset shelving. The main staircase rises from the front hallway to reveal three first floor bedrooms, two doubles and a single, along with a family bathroom with shower over bath and a useful airing cupboard.

Gardens and Outdoor Living

The immediate gardens are predominantly lawned and enclosed by fencing, with attractive silver birch trees lining the far boundary. A generous terrace with pergola offers an idyllic space for outdoor entertaining, dining and relaxation, enjoying excellent privacy and lovely views across the land. A boiler room with gardener’s WC sits conveniently to the side of the house.

Outbuildings, Offices and Equestrian Facilities

The breadth and quality of Hollyleigh’s outbuildings elevate the property to a truly unique level. A separate building, previously used as office accommodation, includes a kitchen area, airing cupboard, electric heating, shower room, private septic tank and a large upstairs space suitable for continuation of office use or potential conversion to a studio or bedroom (subject to planning).
The spacious courtyard combines gravel and hardstanding, providing ample parking. It serves an excellent array of buildings including:

Double garage with electric door.
Traditional piggeries and five pony stables.
Barn stabling with water connected and six well proportioned stables, and two further stables with direct outdoor access to a secure paddock.
Two large steel framed portal sheds with doors front and back and one with roller shutter door and three phase electricity, ideal for machinery, workshops or storage.
Additional yard with direct field access, plus rear yard suitable for storage or muck management

A particularly impressive feature is the traditional Shippen barn, an extensive structure with superb exposed beams and doors opening straight onto the pasture. Beyond this lies a further Dutch barn, offering valuable covered storage or livestock housing.

Land and Setting

The land at Hollyleigh extends to just over 17 acres, laid to well maintained pasture with post and rail fencing and mature hedge boundaries. The fields are highly suitable for horses or stock, while beech and oak trees enhance the landscape. An attractive ornamental pond, safely fenced with gated access, adds further natural interest.

The property benefits from two separate entrances, a main driveway leading to the courtyard and house, and a substantial farm entrance wide enough for a lorry or horse lorry. This separation of residential and agricultural zones enhances both practicality and privacy.

Hollyleigh is a wonderfully complete and adaptable rural holding combining a charming and flexible farmhouse, extensive outbuildings, generous and well-kept land, and excellent access. Properties offering this breadth of opportunity rarely come to the market, making Hollyleigh an exceptional prospect for those seeking to create a country life, an equestrian establishment, or a rural business venture.

Location
Hollyleigh enjoys a tranquil rural position about 1.9 miles from Ellesmere, a charming market town offering everyday amenities and scenic lakeside walks. The property is also well-positioned for access to nearby centres, lying approximately 7 miles from Oswestry, 21 miles from Shrewsbury, and 27 miles from Chester, ensuring connectivity while retaining its peaceful countryside setting.

The area offers strong educational provision, most notably Ellesmere College, a prestigious co‐educational boarding and day school located in Ellesmere itself. The school sits midway between Chester and Shrewsbury just off the A495, and benefits from regional travel links.

Rail users have convenient access to Gobowen (about 7 miles), Shrewsbury (around 16 miles) and Crewe (approximately 29 miles), all offering regular services nationwide. Additional stations across Shropshire including Wem, Whitchurch and Prees offer further travel options via operators such as Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway.

The countryside around Ellesmere is characterised by gentle landscapes of woodland, open farmland and a series of natural meres. The Mere, the largest in the area, offers walking routes. A number of short walks also link the canal, woodland and waterside paths, providing accessible routes close to the town. The wider surroundings include additional meres, farmland and established rural tracks, offering a peaceful setting well‐suited to walking, dog‐walking and riding, with good access to local bridlepaths across the mixed countryside typical of the Ellesmere area.

Square Footage: 2,196 sq ft

Acreage:
17.25 Acres



Additional Info
Mains water, electricity. Oil CH, electric storage heaters. Drainage by way of septic tanks (two), one for the main house and one for the annexe.

The Shippon barn has a pre-application planning proposal for conversion- preapm/25/00069 this was dated 25th April 2025.

Council Tax- Shropshire. Band E. Broadband- Airband.

Photography- Ehouse- 02/2026
Brochure- btj 02/2026

Hollyleigh is superbly located for serious equestrian enthusiasts, offering easy access to top-tier competition and event facilities. About 30 miles away brings you to South View Competition & Training Centre in Winsford, a permanent, purpose-built venue hosting regular bsja and British Dressage affiliated show jumping and dressage events, as well as indoor eventing, clear rounds and training clinics.

A similarly reputable venue is Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, situated in Cheshire. Known for its comprehensive calendar, it regularly hosts unaffiliated show jumping, British Showjumping, British Dressage, arena eventing and nsea qualifiers, along with seasonal horse camps and elite clinics, a vibrant hub for training and competition within around 25–30 miles of Hollyleigh.

These two respected venues, together with other local livery yards and schooling facilities, position Hollyleigh as an attractive base for competitive riders. Within reachable driving distance, owners benefit from an exceptional range of scheduled competitions, cross-discipline clinics, and high-quality training days.