Home/Olympics

Equestrian homes and farmhouses are always a paradise to live in. One mostly dreams of living in such exotic facilities, and now an equestrian facility is about to undergo a change in ownership in Australia. It will be placed on the auction block, no later than Tuesday, 31 October, 2023. Described as an ideal location for breeding thoroughbreds, it is luxurious and secluded. The address is 256 Abbotts Falls Road, Wingham NSW, 2429. Once the property of Ian Smith and the crown jewel of his breeding operation, the Edinburgh Park Stud is now on sale. 

Donovan + Co Property Specialists and Magic Millions Sales will facilitate the sale. The Edinburgh Park has a long and storied history of producing thoroughbreds. The upcoming auction will attract the interests of multiple parties, not only those with an equestrian agenda. Given the prime location and the promise of luxury, a bidding war might well break out. What the property will provide next is the thought that lurks in everyone’s minds. 

Edinburgh Park – a luxury for both humans and equine

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Boasting a large acreage numbering 214, the property is in New South Wales, just a few minutes from Wingham. There are 19 horse stables, veterinary facilities, and one indoor round yard. The accompanying homestead has five bathrooms, seven bedrooms, and one pool. It is also fitted with solar panels. There are also steel cattle yards. It is perfect for any lifestyle endeavor, not just equestrian, according to Horse Property. The homestead overlooks the farm and the Manning River.

The climate is mild and temperate, miles away from the temperature extremes that plague other areas of the continent/country. As it makes its way to the Pacific Ocean, the Manning River carves a horseshoe into the land that encapsulates the estate. The property is completely alluvial river flats. It experiences an average of 1179.7 mm of annual rainfall, as per the Bureau of Meteorology, Australia. There are also provisions for additional irrigation. It also boast a great record that any enthusiast would fall in love with and want to own this paradise. 

The stud farm’s equestrian record

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The farm has a notable record of producing thoroughbreds. Dated 15 December 2019, the farm has produced 46 individual city winners and 85 individual winners. The farm can also boast of 254 wins, 12 stakes winners, and one world champion. That last accolade belongs to Silent Witness.

Read More – Equestrian Estate with Luxury Amenities Hits Market at a Whopping $899,999

The other famous horses bred and raised on the farm include Royal Merchant, Better Than Ready, and Eleven Eleven. Others on that list are Glenfiddich, Sister Madly, and Rubisaki. The recent Spring stars Moravia and Summer Loving, too, fall under that category.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

A location steeped in the history of breeding thoroughbreds in Australia, Edinburgh Park will soon change hands. The price of the farm might go through the roof. As far as equestrian is concerned, the estate is a dream come true. That is, however, far from the only use the land can be put to. It is veritably the lap of luxury and the facilities will attract buyers of all kinds. All that remains is to see who ends up owning the picturesque estate.

Watch This Story – Equestrian World Abuzz as $2.5 Million Worth Horse Readies for Training After Spectacular Win