#1: Luxuriously Rustic New Jersey Estate
"Hawk Hollow Ranch" is one of a kind! Surrounded by open space and parkland, this income-producing, turn-key equestrian facility with a custom-built home sits on almost 100 preserved acres. This home near four gulf clubs, including Trump National Golf Club, features impressive rustic character with two fireplaces and an in-ground pool. Throughout the property there is an apartment, a 27-stall barn with heated and air-conditioned tack room, a workshop, an attached indoor arena with lights and mirrors, an outdoor arena, a jumping field, 16 paddocks, and both fenced and open fields. This property, which is a short distance to trails, offers access to a luxury ranch lifestyle; activities such as skeet shooting, kayaking, fishing, snow mobiling, and CC skiing; an abundance of wildlife; and ultimate privacy. All of this and a mile of river can be yours for $2,475,000.
#2: Exquisite ‘Scimitar Ranch’ Washington Retreat
Situated on more than 168 acres of magnificently landscaped equestrian land near Anacortes, Washington, is this exquisite equestrian retreat. Featuring a luxurious and graceful 21,000-square-foot main home, a private chapel, a barbecue pavilion, and stables, this estate is a one-of-a-kind retreat. Perfect for a vast array of outdoor, equestrian, and civic activities, this compound has served its owners as a wedding venue, executive retreat, and leadership camp. This is a unique opportunity to possess one of the regions most exquisite and secluded masterpieces of country living. Currently priced at $8,900,000.
#3: Award-Winning Connecticut Estate
This beautiful home is the center piece of an almost 13-acre working horse farm that is complete with a stable, an indoor riding arena, grazing paddocks, run-in sheds, and an equipment garage with groom’s quarters. It was designed in the “shingle style” with relaxed, open verandas and gambrel roofs and is reminiscent of the homes designed by 19th century architect Stanford White in Newport and the Gold Coast communities. Constructed using the latest green technology, it features spray foam insulation and geothermal heating and cooling system. This home was the winner of the 2012 HOBI Award for “Best Custom Home in Connecticut” and is now on the market for $23,500,000.
#4: Beautiful South Florida 'YZ Ranch'
Situated on 50 acres of land in the gated community of Ranch Colony in Jupiter, Florida, the "YZ Ranch" is one of the most fantastic equestrian properties in all of South Florida. The main house consists of five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms overlooking a beautiful four-acre private lake and a fully-equipped eight-stall stable. The main house is complete with a heated saltwater pool, a chef’s kitchen, a 1,000-bottle wine room, a safe room, a ground floor master, and an observation lounge and terrace with incredible views of the property. All three structures, the main house, the guest house, and the barn with living quarters were built to exceed Miami and Dade hurricane specifications with impact glass, roll-up hurricane shutters and reinforced rebar concrete roofs, walls, floors, and multiple generators. In addition to the eight-stall stable, the equestrian facilities include a riding and jumping arena, eight turnout paddocks, and beautiful riding trails that wind through cypress and pine trees and pass by the internationally-acclaimed Dye Preserve Golf Course on the western boundary of the property. Ranch Colony is surrounded by over 20,000 acres of nature preserves with plenty of access to riding trails, parks, and community trails for horseback riding enthusiasts. This estate is currently priced at $22,900,000.
#5: Opulent Ohio Ranch Estate
This exquisite equestrian estate is located in the desirable, quaint Granville, Ohio, area and boasts excellent schools with close proximity to Columbus and the airport. Riders lounge overlooks a massive steel clear span arena built in 2006 with an upgraded lighting, sound system, and treated footing (no watering). Throughout the 26 rolling acres there are 10 stalls, which can be expanded to 18, a heated feed/tack room, indoor hay storage, gas well for free heating, and 10 acres of hay, wooded ravine with stream, and pastures. The extremely well-cared for home boasting 5,300-square-feet of living space features soaring ceilings and skylights, two owner suites with en suite bathrooms, an in-ground swimming pool, and a lower level with a full bathroom and mudroom. This perfect pastoral setting is valued at $1,250,000.
