If you’re looking for the perfect equestrian dream house, this small rural town property is an ideal choice. Away from the busy city noises is a perfect dream for any equestrian looking for a ranch these days. While modernization of the peaceful, natural assets only boosts the value in the real estate market. Along with the affluent, fervent horse enthusiasts, many first-time buyers also happen to own one horse before making the big purchase. Owning an equestrian property is a significant deal overall, purchasing one also takes longer time than buying a residential home.
A spike in real estate sales as the horse racing season got underway at America’s iconic racetracks is common. The stats show equestrian facilities see billions of dollars in annual spending on recreation, horse racing, and showing. With the rise in demand comes the serene addition of another beautiful property freshly added to the listing that will blow your mind.
Equestrian property of your dreams
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In the foothills above a prosperous agricultural and ranching valley lies the Buck Quarter Ranch, a 900-acre equestrian estate in Cusick, Washington. The place boasts 710 acres of forest, 40 acres of irrigated grassland, and 150 private acres of Brownie Lake and Metcalf Lake. Miles of equestrian riding, hiking, and mountain bike paths are accessible from the ranch. The “heart-warming haven” is available for $14,000,000 on the market and has breathtaking panoramas of nature.
Even though the property’s buyer is smitten with the vistas, the home has many other premium features. The main home, a 12,000-square-foot house in Pend Oreille County located in an unusual area and has plenty of extravagant features, such as vaulted ceilings. While the two-story fireplace has “imported chandeliers.” A spa, a gym, a lap pool, a kiddie pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, and a steam room are all available, adding to the seemingly endless list of amenities.
At the time of release, listing agent Cassandra Petersen told the News Tribune, that the property “embraces its guests with a sense of seclusion and serenity.” Given the area’s favorable geology and temperature, you’ll think you’ve entered a wonderland. It is possible to go horseback riding, or riding in off-road vehicles (such as snowmobiles and ATVs) during fall. While activities like motorcycling, and fishing can also be done in the region. Although this is only one of the many headlines from Washington real estate, there are a few equestrian ranches you need to know about.
Equestrian properties in Washington that made news recently
First, there is the opulent equestrian mansion owned by business magnate Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda Gates, which is situated at 73rd Ave, Medina, Seattle. Known as Xanadu 2.0, the place was constructed in 1994 and today has a total value of $131 million now. The house itself takes up more than 1.10 acres of the property’s total land area, which is around 5.15 acres, 24 baths, and 7 bedrooms are included in the home.
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Another equestrian property in Washington, DC, has a staggering price tag of $17,995,000. This mansion has a big home and grounds that total around 17.5 acres. Eight bedrooms and a living area of more than 24,000 square feet sit in the plot’s center adding to its uniqueness. As equestrian properties add to the listings, which ones of these are your favorite?
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