Buyers who want to combine living in the Cotswolds with an equestrian lifestyle could consider viewing an attractive family home in a rural location near Burford.

Barley Park House, which stands in about seven acres of grounds including low-maintenance gardens, ticks all the right boxes when it comes to location, accommodation and facilities for a horse-loving family.

Built in Cotswold stone, the house has breathtaking views over paddocks and the surrounding countryside, Barley Park has proved the perfect home for owners Tony and Sally Jordan.

Mrs Jordan said: “We moved to Burford in 1986 with three teenagers, three dogs, two horses, two ponies and a cat!

“We soon settled in and were flattered that Barley Park was so admired locally.

“The house combines a traditional appearance with all the facilities for modern family life. It is a bright and friendly, ideal for entertaining and family gatherings as double doors link the principal rooms.”

Mrs Jordan added: “The equestrian facilities are perfect for any horse-mad family and we are sad to have reached the end of that era.

“The facilities include three timber stables, six well-drained paddocks and an all-weather ménage, There is also direct access to a bridlepath.”

Built in the 1980s, Barley Park has a large kitchen with solid wood worktops, an Aga and a traditional cooker The dual-aspect master bedroom boasts a five-piece en-suite and there are three further double bedrooms, each of which has a vanity unit, plus a family shower room.

The house has the potential to create further living accommodation by adding two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, subject to any necessary planning permission.

Barley Park also has a one-bedroomed cottage which was converted in the late 1990s.

Mrs Jordan added: “For the last six years I have used the cottage for bed and breakfast accommodation.

“I have achieved a Green Tourism business scheme silver award and have always strived to ensure Barley Park is as environmentally friendly and economical to run as possible.”

Mrs Jordan said: “We shall be very sad to leave but our children all have homes of their own and we feel it is time to downsize and let another family enjoy Barley Park.”

Sophie Salter, of Burford-based selling agents Butler Sherborn, said: “Barley Park benefis from well-presented accommodation and is ready to move into.

“The property would prove attractive to any family who have children, pets and ponies.”

Barley Park has a guide price of £1m. To arrange a viewing, call Butler Sherborn on 01993 822325.

To see more homes like this see www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/homes