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This equestrian briefing showcases a selection of high-quality properties sold across the West Country, alongside insight into equestrian living on Dartmoor and beyond.

The equestrian market in 2025 remained active and resilient, with continued demand for well-located homes offering land, facilities, and long-term lifestyle appeal. Buyer interest remains broad, with strong activity from both local purchasers and those relocating from London and the Home Counties, many in strong buying positions.

From manageable acreage to established equestrian centres, quality presentation and realistic pricing continue to be key to success. With specialist knowledge across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, Stags remains well positioned in this diverse market.

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Kevin Clarke MSc MRICS FAAV Partner, Head of Stags Equestrian Department

Market Insights

The equestrian property market continues to demonstrate its resilience and depth of demand, with 2025 proving to be another active and encouraging year across the South West and beyond.

Drawing on our completed equestrian sales during the year, we successfully sold 104 equestrian properties, up 11% from 2024 with a combined value in excess of £76 million and an average sale price of approximately £737,000. This reflects a sustained buyer appetite for well located properties offering land, facilities, and long-term lifestyle appeal.

Buyer demand remained broad, with interest from local West Country purchasers as well as a continued flow of buyers relocating from London and the Home Counties. A high proportion of transactions involved proceedable buyers, many with cash or low loan to value borrowing, helping to maintain momentum even in a more selective market environment.

Across the year we saw consistent demand for properties offering manageable acreage, good access, and practical equestrian infrastructure such as stables, outbuildings, and all weather schooling facilities. Quality, presentation, and realistic pricing remained key factors in achieving successful outcomes.

As specialists in equestrian property, our detailed understanding of land, planning considerations, and rural lifestyle requirements continues to be central to delivering strong results for our clients.

The 2025 figures underline the importance of informed advice, targeted marketing, and an experienced team acting on behalf of both sellers and buyers.

In 2025, Stags sold

104

equestrian properties...

11% from 2024... ...up

...with a combined value in excess of £76million

Somerset | Guide £775,000

A delightful 3/4 bedroom stone barn conversion, with 15.41 acres, with an arena, paddocks, and an array of outbuildings.

Somerset | Guide £1,495,000

Productive agricultural smallholding with farm buildings and approximately 30 acres of land.

Devon | Guide £1,095,000

A country residence comprising three dwellings, paddocks and extensive stabling.

Devon | Guide £1,449,000

A detached country house with stunning views and excellent equestrian facilities which include outbuildings, stables and an arena, set within 13 acres.

Devon | Guide £675,000

A beautifully situated family home with 10.62 acres.

Cornwall | Guide £1,350,000

A most impressive country residence with a range of outbuildings and 11.14 acres.

A rare equestrian haven with exceptional potential set in the Dorset countryside

Set within 3.9 acres of rolling Dorset countryside, Poplar Farm presents an exceptional opportunity for equestrian buyers seeking a ready made facility with direct bridleway access and valuable development potential. At its centre sits a charming Grade II listed four-bedroom farmhouse, surrounded by paddocks, a natural pond, and a versatile range of outbuildings.

The beautifully maintained farmhouse blends period character with modern comfort. Traditional stone, brick and timber elevations sit beneath thatched and tiled roofing, while the interior features flagstone floors with underfloor heating, exposed beams, and a welcoming sitting room with recessed log burner. A country kitchen with a four oven Aga forms the heart of the home, complemented by a snug/study and an impressive family room offering panoramic views and bifold doors to a sunny terrace. The first floor provides four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a delightful guest suite with Juliette balcony.

Purpose built equestrian facilities include a central American barn with seven ventilated

stables, a tack room, water supply and protective timber cladding. The building also benefits from Class Q planning consent (Ref: P/PAAC/2025/01978) for conversion into a three bedroom dwelling, increasing long term flexibility.

The land comprises several well proportioned paddocks, a long paddock with direct access to a bridle path, and attractive gardens with ample yard space for horseboxes. Additional outbuildings include a former brick milking parlour, a three bay garage, and a storage barn offering further potential for holiday lets, workshops or expanded equestrian use.

Poplar Farm is a rare lifestyle opportunity combining charm, practicality, and exciting future value. Availble for sale with our Yeovil office, if you would like further information about this property, contact a member of our team on 01935 475000 or yeovil@stags.co.uk.

Ashton

Greed

Associate Partner Yeovil Office

and Sales Manager

Devon | Guide £1,500,000

A stunning Georgian former farmhouse surrounded by fields, together with a quality two bedroom annexe, stables, traditional outbuildings, manège and land. In all 6.25 Acres.

Somerset | Guide £350,000

A range of agricultural and equestrian buildings set within 17 acres of pasture land and woodland.

Devon | Guide £1,150,000

A beautiful barn conversion with various outbuildings, set in 6.34 acres.

Dorset | Guide £795,000

A delightful detached equestrian property located in a pretty hamlet within a national landscape. Annexe, stables, outbuildings and approximately 3.39 acres.

Devon | Guide £750,000

Refurbished character cottage set in 2.87 acres with stables and direct access to outriding.

Somerset | Guide £795,000

A character, five-bedroom farmhouse with outbuildings, stables and paddocks.

Equestrian interest remains strong in the heart of Devon, with Dartmoor on the doorstep

South and West Devon are blessed with a range of attractions, with many home-movers drawn to the area’s quintessential countryside villages and popular, historic towns such as Tavistock, Okehampton, Chagford and Ashburton.

The area is also a magnet for equine enthusiasts of all experiences and capabilities, due in large part to the unrivalled riding opportunities afforded by Dartmoor National Park. Covering some 365 square miles with almost 450 miles of publicly accessible tracks and trails, amongst which are extensive bridleways, the park is renowned for its spectacular, rugged scenery, rising tors, dramatic cleaves, verdant woodland, and numerous watercourses including two dozen rivers.

There are a number of notable beauty spots across Dartmoor, many of them perfect for hacking, including Burrator and Fernworthy Reservoirs, Bellever Forest, Haytor Rocks, Cadover Bridge and Dartmeet, where the East and West Dart rivers join. The park also offers huge equestrian appeal through the Dartmoor Commons, vast swathes of open moorland accessible to the public for riding, as well as walking and exploring, ensuring there are always new and interesting routes to explore off the beaten track. Formal equestrian facilities in the area are excellent and include multidisciplinary venues

at The Grange outside of Okehampton, St Leonards at Launceston and the renowned Bicton Arena, outside of Exeter, in addition to a variety of riding stables in or around the moors.

With this incredible, varied environment on our doorstep providing limitless opportunities for keen horse riders, it is no wonder that we have seen strong demand for equestrian property of all shapes and sizes throughout the last year. Across 2025, we were successful in the sale of a number of quality equestrian homes including Longash at Merrivale, situated on high moor with direct outriding in every direction; Cornstone at Hoo Meavy, on the western edge of the moors, offering 7.5 acres of pasture and extensive stabling; and The Beeches at Chilsworthy, which is served by paddocks, a blockwork stable building and enjoys panoramic valley views.

If you are searching for a property on or around Dartmoor, our offices in Tavistock, Okehampton, Plymouth, Totnes and Exeter would be delighted to help. Equally, contact one of our expert teams to discuss the sale of your equestrian property.

Ben Palmer MNAEA Associate Tavistock Sales Office Manager

Why sell your equestrian property with Stags?

Stags has built a strong reputation across the West Country in equestian property. We have the ability to recognise and maximise the potential of various types of property to a niche audience of equestrian buyers.

We have over 150 years experience.

Stags is synonymous with successfully selling equestrian and rural property in the South West.

A sophisticated database means Stags can match the right purchasers to the right property.

We have a network of over 25 offices and locations across the West Country.

A specialist search facility for equestrian properties on our website ensures Stags captures the widest audience.

Many of our team members ride and compete themselves, offering a unique understanding of equine property and pursuits.

Top-tier marketing and advertising strategy. We attend equestrian events and shows across the region, ensuring your property gains maximum exposure to the right audience.