484 Old Swanzey Rd

With two entrances set off quiet gravel roads, Shooting Star Farm is a rare offering: a fully equipped, private horse facility nestled within a harmonious blend of open turnout and protective woodland. Purpose-built for breeding and training, this turnkey property offers the infrastructure, setting, and serenity to support a serious equestrian operation—without sacrificing the comforts of home. Surrounded by 58± acres, the farm unfolds in a series of thoughtfully designed spaces developed over time. The approach is discreet, the layout, with an atmosphere of quiet productivity. The 1984 home, with more recent additions, is sited to take advantage of the landscape, with pasture and pond views from many areas of the home. A lovely, sunlit chef’s kitchen overlooks pond, paddocks, and breeding barn activity through its two walls of windows. There is a seasonal porch and deck for warm-weather relaxation. On the main floor, you’ll also find an open living space, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs is a restful primary suite with a recent, luxurious custom bath that takes in nature’s beauty. The walk-out basement has 4 rooms, a wood stove for supplemental heat, the laundry, and the 2-car garage. For the equine enthusiast, the original 1980s breeding barn sits on a concrete foundation and has 12 stalls of varying sizes, a wash stall, and a heated lab/grain/tack room. The centerpiece of this farm is the metal-sided and roofed, quality Amish-built facility, only 3 years old! It offers 14 stalls, a wide aisle, a bright and airy indoor arena, plus an attractive catering kitchen, a ¾ bath with laundry, and a generous office at one end of the loft, each space with heat and A/C. There’s a big outdoor arena, multiple paddocks, and pasture. Designed to support a breeding and training operation, the facility balances efficiency with elegance. The layout supports both private use and professional instruction, with room to grow. Supportive infrastructure includes excellent hay storage, equipment lean-tos, interior lanes between each building, and ample parking for trailers, guests, and staff. Off-farm riding includes miles of dirt roads for hacking, and nearly direct access to 13,000-acre Pisgah State Park, with about 62 miles of trails. Shooting Star is more than a farm—it’s a lifestyle investment for those who value privacy, purpose, and the quiet satisfaction of working with horses in a setting that inspires. Whether you’re expanding an established program or seeking a refined base for your next chapter, this property offers the foundation to build either. PLEASE TAP THE BARN ICON ABOVE RIGHT TO SEE THE FACILITY DETAILS. THEN, ON THE DETAILS PAGE, TAP THE VIDEO ICON TO SEE THE PROPERTY VISUALS.