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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. In this article, Ben Palmer MNAEA, Tavistock Sales Office Manager, talks about how interest remains particularly strong in Devon equestrian property, with buyers searching for everything from rural homes with paddocks to larger equestrian property for sale in North Devon, South Devon and East Devon.
Horse Riding Opportunities and Iconic Dartmoor Locations
The region 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. Known for its iconic Dartmoor tors, the park covers around 365 square miles and offers almost 450 miles of publicly accessible tracks and trails, including extensive bridleways, making it ideal for horse riding in Devon, UK.
This exceptional landscape is a key driver behind demand for Dartmoor equestrian property and equestrian property for sale on Dartmoor, attracting buyers seeking direct access to open countryside. The park is renowned for its spectacular scenery, dramatic cleaves, verdant woodland, and numerous watercourses, including two dozen rivers.
Dartmoor is home to a number of notable beauty spots, many of them perfect for hacking. These include Burrator and Fernworthy Reservoirs, Bellever Forest, Haytor Rocks, Cadover Bridge and Dartmeet, where the East and West Dart rivers meet. 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.
Equestrian Facilities and Devon Horse Events
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. These venues regularly host equestrian events in Devon and are well known within the region for supporting everything from grassroots riding to competitive disciplines, alongside a variety of riding stables in and around the moors. The area also benefits from a busy calendar of Devon horse show events, further enhancing its appeal.
Sustained Demand for Equestrian Property For Sale in Devon
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 Devon equestrian property for sale of all shapes and sizes throughout the last year. This includes increasing interest in equestrian property in North Devon, equestrian property South Devon, and equestrian property East Devon, reflecting the region’s wide-ranging appeal.
Recent Sales of Equestrian Property on and Around Dartmoor
Across 2025, we were successful in the sale of a number of quality equestrian homes:
Longash at Merrivale, on the high moor with direct outriding available in every direction, comprised a 3-bedroom farmhouse for refurbishment plus a range of traditional buildings including a stone stable barn, all privately set amongst 14.5 acres of riverside moorland ground. Sold for £710,000.
Cornerstone at Hoo Meavy, on the western edge of the moors, was a 3-bedroom principal house accompanied by a 2-bedroom cottage and separate 2-bedroom holiday barn, all needing modernisation, together with 7.5 acres of pasture and extensive stabling, hay store and tack room. A sale was achieved for £925,000.
The Beeches at Chilsworthy, in the Tamar Valley, was an individual, reverse-level barn conversion set amongst 2.78 acres of formal gardens and paddocks, served by a blockwork stable building and enjoying panoramic valley views. Sold for £452,000.
Featured Equestrian Property For Sale Near Dartmoor
For £1,150,000, we have East Crowndale Farm, set just outside of Tavistock and benefitting from direct outriding, which is a versatile equestrian smallholding of 4.47 acres. This is an excellent example of Dartmoor equestrian property for sale, comprising a sizeable farmhouse in pretty gardens, outbuildings, excellent stabling, sand school, tennis court and pasture fields.
Looking for Equestrian Property For Sale?
If you are searching for equestrian property for sale in North Devon, across Dartmoor, or throughout the wider region, our offices in Tavistock, Okehampton, Plymouth, Totnes, and Exeter would be delighted to help you find the right property.
