Farley Hall, Country house in Swallowfield, England
Farley Hall is a brick country house in Berkshire featuring a symmetrical facade with seven central bays flanked by four-bay pavilions on each side. The estate encompasses extensive grounds with working stables and manicured gardens surrounding the main structure.
The house was built in the 1720s for Charles Lannoy and originally included 50 acres of formal gardens designed by landscape architect Charles Bridgeman. The estate has evolved over centuries, adapting its purpose while maintaining its Georgian structure and grounds.
The introduction of the Farley Hall Horse Trials in 2014 established the estate as a notable location in the British Eventing calendar.
The estate now operates an active equestrian facility managed by Gavin Crossley providing riding-related services on the grounds. Visitors should be aware that most areas function as working private property focused on horse activities.
The property sits at the meeting point of three tributaries of the River Thames: the Whitewater, Blackwater, and Loddon rivers, which create natural boundaries for the 1750-acre estate. This water-rich setting has shaped how the landscape developed and appears across the centuries.
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