Throcking Road, Cottered
- Land size
- 12.6 acres
Key Features
- Approximately 12.6 acres of established equestrian facilities
- Full-size 60m x 20m outdoor riding arena
- Approximately 9/10 stables and central yard turnout area
- Claydon five-horse walker and Monarch turnout pen
- Five principal paddocks with field shelters
- Derby bank, canter track and access to off-road hacking
- Horse wash and sauna facilities
- Solar power system with back-up diesel generator
- Extensive hardstanding, storage and horsebox/trailer parking
- Rare opportunity to purchase alongside nearby Throcking Hall Cottage, available separately
Description
Hollow Oak is an extensively equipped equestrian facility set within approximately 12.6 acres near Throcking and Buntingford. The site includes a 60m x 20m arena, approximately 9/10 stables, horse walker, turnout pens, five paddocks, field shelters, storage, hardstanding and extensive ancillary facilities, together with solar power and a lodge/cabin with kitchen and shower room.
The property is offered for equestrian use only and is subject to an existing restrictive covenant, with the vendors also intending to impose an overage provision relating to any future development. Throcking Hall Cottage is also available separately through iW Estates, creating a rare opportunity for purchasers seeking a nearby country home alongside substantial equestrian facilities.
Set within approximately 12.6 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, Hollow Oak is an extensively equipped equestrian facility situated close to the rural hamlet of Throcking and less than two miles from the market town of Buntingford.
The property is approached via a substantial hardstanding entrance with locking barrier and deer gates, leading along a hard track to the main stable yard. The site benefits from secure internal gates and fencing, CCTV and generous hardstanding providing ample space for horseboxes, trailers and associated vehicles.
At the heart of the facility is a 60m x 20m outdoor riding arena, complemented by approximately nine/ten stables, a Claydon five-horse walker, Monarch pen, central turnout area and winter turnout pen with double field shelter. Additional facilities include a horse wash and sauna, storage stable/barn and a substantial recently constructed concrete muck heap with large apron.
The land is divided into five principal paddocks, three with timber field shelters, with water provision extending across the site and mobile water bowsers. A Derby bank and canter track extend around the upper fields, while the surrounding countryside provides access to off-road hacking.
Hollow Oak has been significantly improved by the current owners and also benefits from solar-generated power with a back-up diesel generator, two 40ft storage containers and a further 20ft container, together with additional storage and hardstanding.
A separate lodge/cabin provides useful ancillary facilities including a fitted kitchen, walk-in shower/WC and additional room/office accommodation. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding the permitted use of this accommodation.
For purchasers requiring a nearby home, Throcking Hall Cottage, a characterful four-bedroom country property, is also currently available separately through iW Estates, creating a rare opportunity to acquire both residential and extensive equestrian facilities within close proximity.
Important information: Hollow Oak is offered as an equestrian facility only and is subject to an existing restrictive covenant relating to development. The sale will not be conditional upon this restriction being released. The vendors also intend to impose an overage provision in respect of any future development. Further details are available from the selling agent.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-07
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 11 Equestrian listings in East Anglia (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Solar Panels
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
36 Mbps
Superfast · available to 88% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Millfield First and Nursery School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 9
- Pupils
- 311
- Type
- Community school
- Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 46
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Layston Church of England First School2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 124
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Buntingford First School2.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 165
- Type
- Free schools
- Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Freman College1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,049
- Type
- Academy converter
- Edwinstree Church of England Middle School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 486
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Nobel School5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,475
- Type
- Foundation school
- Marriotts School5.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,415
- Type
- Community school
- Ralph Sadleir School5.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 283
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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iW Estates, Buntingford
42 High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AH