Rodington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4RF | Property for sale | Savills
20.95 Ac(8.48 Ha)
Guide price £1,750,000(₹ 22,21,43,586)

RodingtonShrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4RF

  • Under offer
  • Freehold
House
2,699 sq ft (250.75 sq m)
20.95 Ac (8.48 Ha)
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
4Receptions

Key features

  • An established and highly regarded stud yard with a history of producing quality event and point-to-point horses.
  • Impressive, immaculately presented facilities designed to the highest standard for professional use.
  • A beautifully appointed principal house seamlessly integrated with the equestrian setting.
  • Further accommodation includes an annexe, staff/accommodation and an established boutique Airbnb income.
  • Approximately 20.95 acres of sheltered, well-fenced paddocks with mature boundaries and water supply.
  • Superb 60m x 30m manège, all-weather two furlong canter track, Monarch four horse walker and first-class ancillary facilities.

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a beautiful high performance equestrian establishment with high-quality facilities and income potential.

About this property

  • Somerwood Stud is an exceptional and established equestrian property, set in a sought-after position close Shropshire’s county town, Shrewsbury. Renowned for breeding successful point-to-pointers and quality event horses, this impressive stud offers a rare opportunity for the discerning equestrian professional, event rider or breeder to acquire a fully equipped and highly functional yard, perfectly complemented by an elegant country residence.
    Extending to approximately 20.95 acres, the property combines outstanding stabling, training and breeding facilities set in beautifully designed gardens and well-fenced paddocks, creating a highly desirable and complete equestrian holding suited to both private and commercial use.

    The House
    The principal residence offers refined yet practical accommodation, ideally suited to the demands of modern equestrian life, with a seamless connection between the home and yard.
    A welcoming conservatory, fitted with units, leads into a useful utility area, while a beautifully presented sun room with French doors opens directly onto the ornamental gardens, allowing for effortless indoor-outdoor living. A shower room and WC complete the ground floor arrangement.
    At the heart of the home lies a charming farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with modern units and granite worktops, complemented by a four-oven AGA with companion and a NEFF electric oven perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A delightful morning room with a woodburning stove enjoys views across the gardens, providing a cosy retreat, while a formal dining room with feature fireplace offers a more elegant space for entertaining and links conveniently back to the kitchen. A rear porch and additional entrance enhance the practicality of the home.
    The first floor provides well-appointed accommodation, including a double bedroom with en suite shower room and far-reaching views, a further double bedroom, and an impressive principal suite comprising a spacious bedroom, dressing area, and a luxurious en suite bathroom with a freestanding granite bath and bespoke Shropshire-made vanity unit with Corian top.

    Annexe and Holiday Let
    Adjoining the house, the annexe provides highly flexible accommodation, ideal for family, staff or visiting riders. Accessible both internally and via French doors, it includes a kitchen, sitting room, and a first-floor double bedroom with en suite shower room.
    A barn conversion currently operating as a successful Airbnb known as The Four Boxes, offers an attractive income stream or further flexibility for guest or client accommodation,particularly appealing for visiting riders, owners or competition clients.

    Gardens & Grounds
    The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped, centred around an attractive ornamental statue (the statue is not included in the sale..) and planted with borders of catmint and Russian sage, creating a tranquil and visually appealing setting. Two elegant Crown Pavilions, currently used as an office and summer house, provide additional flexible space with views over the gardens and yard.
    Gravel pathways lead seamlessly from the house to the equestrian facilities, ensuring a highly functional yet attractive layout.

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For me, Somerwood Stud is an exceptional equestrian property in a highly desirable Shropshire setting, combining a charming and practical home with excellent facilities and around 20.95 acres. The versatility, along with additional accommodation and income potential, makes it an outstanding opportunity for both private and professional use.

Peter DabornProperty agent

Local information

  • Somerwood Stud enjoys a wonderfully balanced position within the beautiful Shropshire countryside, where unspoilt countryside and a strong equestrian heritage combine to create an exceptional setting. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling pasture, mature hedgerows and quiet country lanes, offering superb opportunities for hacking directly from the property, with access to an established network of bridleways and varied terrain ideal for conditioning and everyday riding alike.
  • The location is particularly well suited to the demands of the modern equestrian, with a number of highly regarded competition and training venues within comfortable reach. Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre (approx. 30 miles) and South View Equestrian Centre (approx. 32 miles) provide regular affiliated competition and schooling, while Somerford Park (approx. 45 miles) and Aston-le-Walls (approx. 60 miles) offer excellent access to the eventing circuit, making this an ideal base for both aspiring and established riders.
  • Beyond its equestrian appeal, the area offers an excellent quality of life, with the historic county town of Shrewsbury (approx. 7 miles) providing a comprehensive range of independent shops, restaurants and cultural amenities, together with a mainline railway station. The nearby A5 ensures swift connections to the M54 and wider motorway network, enabling ease of travel to competition venues and major centres across the country.
  • The area is also well served by a number of highly regarded schools, including Prestfelde School (approx. 8 miles), Packwood Haugh School (approx. 16 miles), Shrewsbury School (approx. 10 miles) and Ellesmere College (approx. 14 miles), further enhancing the appeal of this well-rounded location.
  • Combining peaceful rural surroundings with excellent accessibility and proximity to leading equestrian venues, Somerwood Stud offers a lifestyle of both refinement and practicality, ideally suited to the professional rider, producer or those seeking a first-class equestrian base within a thriving countryside setting.

Additional information

  • Equestrian Facilities
  • Somerwood Stud is exceptionally well equipped for the lifestyle buyer, breeder or producer, with facilities designed to support performance horses from youngstock through to competition level.
  • Key features include:
  • A well-appointed tack room with direct access to stabling in the traditional brick barns, along with an office and accommodation on the first floor
  • Indoor stabling in a portal framed barn with feed room, wash area with solarium as well as hot & cold horse shower and 24/7 Horselights & foaling boxes, white during the day & red at night
  • A portal framed barn with open-front with five youngstock stables and feed area
  • Planning permission for further expansion, including a new barn
  • All weather 60m x20m manège with viewing pavilion
  • All weather lunging arena
  • Monarch four horse walker
  • All weather canter track
  • The yard is centred around a spacious lorry park with electric hook-up, ideal for competition riders, alongside a high-quality lunge pen with sand and carpet surface. A superb all-weather manège with sand and rubber surface provides excellent schooling conditions, complemented by a decking area for spectators and an impressive Crown Pavilion viewing gallery with electricity, ideal for training, clinics or client viewing.
  • Beyond, a two-furlong all-weather canter track offers invaluable training potential, particularly for event horses and fittening work, while the adjoining orchard adds to the property's charm. The paddocks are immaculately maintained, enclosed by post and rail fencing, and benefit from water supply, mature hedging and oak trees, providing excellent shelter and grazing.
  • Within the traditional buildings there is additional accommodation including a drying room, secondary kitchen, and a self-contained flat and office area with kitchenette, bedroom, and shower room, offering excellent versatility for staff accommodation, home working, or additional income and a beautiful tack room.
  • Somerwood Stud presents a rare and compelling opportunity to acquire a highly regarded equestrian property with proven credentials in breeding and producing quality horses. With comprehensive facilities, excellent accessibility, and a beautifully appointed home, it is ideally suited to the professional rider, event competitor or stud enterprise seeking a turnkey operation in an exceptional rural setting.
  • Services:
  • Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.
  • Solar panels on an FIT
  • Starlink Broadband
  • 24 hour CCTV in operation.
  • Brochure prepared: 2026/06 BTJ
  • Photography: E-House 2026/06
  • Directions: What3Words///logic.coil.shower The property is located down Manley's Lane which is a no through road.
  • EPC Rating: C
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: D