Next Tuesday, a public auction will be held to find a new owner for one of the swankiest horse properties this side of the Atlantic. From sloping kickboards to spire rooftops, this property is the Beyonce of equestrian facilities: not a hair out of place, and enough charisma to carry a Superbowl halftime show.
No expense was spared in building this elegant horse palace in the Connecticut woods. Nestled in Marlborough — about halfway between New York City and Boston — on a sweet little 55-acre pad, this green luscious property went all out for horse and human alike.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
All the barn facilities are connected by covered walkways which guide you from pristine stalls and aisles to an impeccable 100′ x 200′ indoor arena with dramatic vaulted ceilings, luxury viewing/lounge area and the very best footing. Outdoors, there is a seemingly endless array of turnout options: 9 pastures, 32 grass paddocks, round pens, loafing sheds, and other amenities. With acres of bouncy turf, there are ample opportunities to put in a Grand Prix field in close proximity to the barns.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Of course, no barn is complete without an airplane hangar’s worth of farm equipment, so a massive four door garage for all your toys awaits you nearby.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
The primary residence has a stature equal to the horse amenities — the Jay Z of residences, if you will. And the details of this luxury log cabin are decadent. The five bedroom/three bathroom home has high-end finishes like a sculptured tin ceiling, Italian countertops, multiple fireplaces, a wraparound porch with outdoor kitchen that overlooks a swimming pool, and a commercial grade kitchen worthy of the celebrity chef of your choice.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
Photo courtesy of Hilco Real Estate.
And like any proper luxury equestrian estate, there are multiple guest houses and workers’ quarters on-site to keep staff and friends alike happy and well-rested on their patch of paradise.
The property at one time sported a listing price of $11 million, but next Tuesday, the starting reserve bid for this property is $2 million.
The auction will start at 1pm EST, and interested parties must provide in advance certified funds of $25,000 in order to bid. If you win the auction, these funds will be deposited as earnest money. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the sale price will also be due.
For more of the specifics, check out the farm’s auction website and take a look at the property brochure.
Good luck, and Go Jumping!