On the market: $14.75 million equestrian farm in Greenwich

The clip-clop of hooves and an occasional whinny are familiar sounds at Steeple Chase Farm, an equestrian oasis in backcountry Greenwich.

Custom-built on nearly 13 acres at 429 Taconic Road, this boutique horse farm is one of the few in town with an indoor riding ring, said listing agent Sally Slater of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. 

“That means you can ride all year long,” she said. “It’s a fully equipped equestrian property and everything is in perfect shape.”

Listed at $14.75 million, the 10,000-square-foot residence has state-of-the-art stables and an in-ground pool. In addition to the grass paddocks and indoor ring, the equestrian facilities include an 8-stall barn with tack room and hayloft, outdoor riding rings, a separate garage building with a two-bedroom staff apartment and private trails around the perimeter of the landscaped property with vegetable and cutting gardens and an orchard.

The owners considered the proximity of all buildings, delivery access and needed drainage that comes with horses when creating the layout of the estate, Slater said.

“A lot of thought went into it,” she said.

The American shingle-style main residence blends classic style with efficient green technology, including geo-thermal heating and cooling and a generator. It won the HOBI architectural award for Best Custom Home of 2012.

Boasting views of horses grazing in the eight paddocks, the home includes a walnut-paneled library and gourmet kitchen, as well as a tower room on the third level. A gym, sauna, spa bath and wine room accent the walk-out lower level. The residence includes seven full baths and two powder rooms.