AT FIRST glance this imposing property could be mistaken for a Georgian hall. So it comes as a surprise to learn that the property is just over a decade old.
But, as owner Keith Wilson explains, the property isn’t without its history: “The property used to be part of the Swarland Hall estate and occupied by the Davison family.” The Davisons are believed to have had links with Lord Nelson, which is said to have inspired the planting of small copses around the parkland representing the respective positions of the ships in the Battle of the Nile. Keith, 64, and his wife Glenda, 54, moved into the 12-year-old property eight years ago, taking on the running of the adjoining equestrian centre. “I originally had an aviation company but sold it to retire,” explains Keith. “I used to live in Swarland and this came to the market, so we thought it would be an ideal thing to do in retirement as Glenda has always had horses.” Although the couple invested on a new cross country course, new stables and indoor and outdoor arenas, the house hasn’t required much work. “We have been in the property for around eight years, the major attraction being that it was something for us to do set in 87 acres of land,” said Keith. “Half of the land is taken up by the horses and around 30 acres by hay fields, providing hay for the horses in winter. “The property didn’t really need anything doing to it – we have just maintained it since we came here.” Traditionally built in a Georgian style, accommodation includes an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, study, family room, conservatory, fitted kitchen/breakfasting room and utility. | 
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