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The sport of equestrian has witnessed several sumptuous havens in its decades-long history. These equestrian estates keep hitting the market on a regular basis and leave everyone in awe of their charm. This month, a property was listed on the market in South Carolina that was worth millions of dollars, and it was a sight to behold for both equestrian and real estate enthusiasts. Days after this, another equestrian estate is in the news for its unique structure and materials that were used in it.

With its luxurious lodgings and premium equestrian facilities, the farm is considered to be a game changer in the industry. This property’s allure extends to its abundant space and the accompanying open areas.

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Homes & Farms in Virginia has listed the estate, which is spread over an area of 3800 square feet and comes with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. It is a custom brick home featuring a finished basement apartment complete with a living room and fully furnished kitchen. It also boasts an open floor plan that encompasses the kitchen, dining area, breakfast nook, and living room. As far as the equestrian facilities are concerned, the place has 11 paddocks with lush fenced pastures, two barns, and two riding spaces, out of which the first one is a 20×60-meter dressage arena and the second one is a 225×100-foot flat/jump arena. It is located in 639 Sandy Point Rd, West Point Virginia.

The first barn includes four stalls, an office, and a spacious tack room. The second barn features a tack room with five stalls, a loafing shed, trailer parking, and a retractable roof for deliveries. Another unique facility that the haven comes with are the floor-to-ceiling windows and a 50-year Decrabond tile roof. It also has a wood-burning fireplace and an outdoor patio, and the garage has a capacity of two vehicles and is connected by a breezeway. This $949,999 property also has a rich history that should not be overlooked.

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The storied past of the equestrian paradise

This farm was a revenue-generating facility that used to offer boarding, lessons, clinics, training, shows, trail rides, camping, and competitive trail riding competitions. The place is located approximately 45 minutes from Fredericksburg, 25 minutes from Ashland, almost an hour from Richmond, and roughly 45 minutes from Williamsburg.

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With riding arenas to large foaling stalls and the space left for more stalls, the place is a heaven for horse-riding enthusiasts. Not only that, there is space for training and testing, but if looked at from the business perspective, the owner can also breed horses and raise foals for the sheep. Its strategic location allows easy access to various Virginia cities is also an upside of the place.

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