May 2022 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN May 2022 Page 21 Shaggy Bark Farm, combin- ing 1700’s history with modern renovations, offers the ability to stable up to 29 horses. The gated grounds totaling 16.73 acres with 24-hour surveil- lance afford privacy and ele- gance, from the cascading ponds to professional landscaping. The vast custom kitchen has been featured in several magazines and has cabinetry by "Plain & Fancy" and a custom island by local artisans. It features marble countertops, subzero with glass doors, 8 burner Wolf commer- cial range, Fischer & Paykal dishwasher, and a plethora of cabinetry. The kitchen overlooks the incredible two story+ great room with wood burning fire- place and multiple French doors Footlight Farm is situated in the beautiful rural western area of affluent Monmouth County, NJ. The farm is adjacent to state wildlife areas totaling more than 6,000 acres and only three miles from the Monmouth County Hunt and the Horse Park of New Jersey. The New Jersey Turnpike and Rt. 95 are just seven miles away. The barn has 20 rubber mat- ted stalls with Nelson automatic waterers and paddle fans and lights overhead. Throughout the barn are Dandy rubber pavers for comfort and safety. Four 8’x12’ grooming areas are available, two with hot and cold water. The barn, with two tack rooms, is connected to the 60’x180’ indoor Special Advertising Section Real Estate Showcase Built for Professionals and Near NJ Horse Park arena with rubber and sand foot- ing, and was designed by horse professionals with the comfort of the horse the foremost consider- ation. Footlight Farm has been an established equestrian center for more than 40 years. The three bedroom, one and a half bath farm house has newer windows, wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors. The laundry is conveniently located off the kitchen. The farm also features a board room, office, farm equipment barn and an outdoor dressage ring. For more information or to schedule a tour, call Dianna Moore, Ashton Realty, at (609) 903-5874 or email diannaashton realty160@aol.com. History and Comfort Combine in Shaggy Bark Farm to a rear terrace for entertaining. There are an open dining room, living room, expansive library and office. The original log house sits seamlessly within and leads to a loft one bedroom suite. The first- floor master suite with fireplace has French doors to the terrace, soaking tub and huge picture window. Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms and two full baths. The third floor is an incredible finished bonus room. The barn was purchased and disassembled and then strategi- cally placed to create the most incredible architectural details. The grounds feature 3 ponds, heated pool, spa, and pool house. (Continued on page 23)