Inside an Equestrian Oasis in Florida – Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog

Along the northeastern edge of the legendary Florida Everglades, Wellington, Florida, is well known in the equestrian world as something of a mecca, an international destination for polo and home to numerous riding clubs—not to mention golf courses, colorful nature preserves, parks, sports fields, and animal sanctuaries. The coastal shell rock roads, vibrant tropical greenery, and miles of bridle paths of the area’s Saddle Trail Park neighborhood contribute to a distinctively peaceful, luxuriously rural ambience perfectly suited for equines and their human friends and caretakers.

Wellington, Florida | Casey Flannery, Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty

Expansive, impressive, and Mediterranean in inspiration, this estate represents an enviable opportunity for horse enthusiasts who dream of immersing themselves in this singularly dedicated and exclusive environment. Occupying some six lovely flat, open acres, the property includes not only a top-caliber equestrian center but a four-bedroom, 3,639-square-foot residence with a swimming pool and a 1,368-square-foot guesthouse, which together create a consummate horse lover’s oasis.

The heart of the property is a center-aisle barn offering 24 expertly designed padded stalls, two tack rooms—each with a refrigerator and climate control provided by a mini split and a ceiling fan—an office accompanied by a modern bath with a shower, laundry facilities with dual washers and dryers, abundant built-in storage, a medical room, and a powder bath. Beyond are a covered arena with a round pen and a walker, two auxiliary all-weather-fiber arenas, sand rings, and 11 paddocks for turnout.

Introduced by a grand porte cochère and a unique pivoting front door, the main residence marries modern and Mediterranean styles in a striking, highly livable union. The heart of the floor plan is an open, airy, fluid living and entertaining space with clean contemporary lines and a minimalist palette that includes the sandy-blonde hue of wood tile floors. It consists of a formal dining area; a chic living area; a cook’s kitchen with streamlined cabinetry, Miele appliances, and a marble-wrapped island and peninsula providing counter seating for casual dining; a breakfast area; and a family room—from which multiple sets of sliding glass doors open to a breezy covered wraparound patio, an alfresco kitchen, and a heated swimming pool and spa. The primary bedroom is a generous, restful retreat with a lavish bath that features a steamshower and a soaking tub, an amply outfitted walk-in closet, and access to the pool terrace. Completing the home are three guest bedrooms and baths; a bright, inspiring office with built-in storage; motorized blinds; and a surround sound system.

Visitors or staff will appreciate the similarly stylish and spacious private accommodations of the guesthouse, which has lofty 10-foot ceilings throughout and offers three bedrooms and two baths. Generators for both the barn and the residence provide added peace of mind. Should one want to venture out not on horseback but on foot or by bicycle or car, numerous boutiques, restaurants, beaches, and entertainment venues—among them the Wellington Amphitheater—are minutes away.

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