PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

NEW Video Stable Tour. Interstate 81 and Interstate 64 corridors. Lexington VA Established Income Stream: Mane Gait is an extraordinary equestrian estate designed for premier horse care, training, boarding, and competition. At the heart of the property is a stunning 34-stall European-inspired main barn, expertly engineered to maximize natural ventilation, seasonal comfort, and operational efficiency. Situated on 50 breathtaking acres near Lexington, the main barn features thirty-four 12' x 12' matted stalls, two wash bays with hot and cold water, spacious tack and feed rooms, laundry facilities, two bathrooms, a stable office, and a beautifully appointed two-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the second level. From the apartment, sweeping panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains create a truly unforgettable living experience. Designed with equine wellness in mind, the barn offers abundant natural light through open stall windows, expansive breezeways, soaring rooflines, and strategically aligned north-south and east-west aisleways that provide exceptional year-round airflow and passive cooling. Every detail blends functionality with elegance to create an environment that is both practical and visually striking. Ideally positioned near the intersection of Interstate 81 and Interstate 64, the property enjoys excellent accessibility and consistent traveler traffic, making it perfectly suited for boarding operations, horse hotel services, clinics, competitions, and overnight guests. Additional accommodations include two hillside 20-stall shed-row barns and two RV hookups for visiting riders and guests. The estate is exceptionally equipped for training and events, offering a spacious indoor arena complete with new LED overhead lighting, four oscillating fans, 2 frost-free spigots, along with two outdoor arenas, a dedicated warm-up arena, an 80-foot round pen, and 19 board-fenced paddocks with multiple frost-free spigots. Two wells service the property, enhancing both functionality and reliability. Completing the estate is a charming vintage Cape Cod-style residence designed for a stable manager or on-site staff. For those seeking even greater opportunity, an additional 79 adjoining acres are available upon request, providing remarkable potential for expansion, future development, or large-scale equestrian events. All farm equipment is negotiable before closing.

DETAILS

Home Features

• Established Income Stream: Mane Gait is an extraordinary turnkey equestrian estate offering world-class facilities for horse care, training, boarding, competitions, and equestrian events. Set on 50 picturesque acres in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, this exceptional property combines thoughtful design, premium amenities, and outstanding accessibility. Totaling 68 stalls. At the heart of the estate is a stunning 34-stall European-inspired show barn, expertly engineered to maximize natural ventilation, seasonal comfort, and operational efficiency. The barn features thirty-four 12' x 12' rubber-matted stalls, two wash bays with hot and cold water, spacious tack and feed rooms, laundry facilities, two bathrooms, a private stable office, and a beautifully appointed two-bedroom,
• two-bath owner's apartment breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed with equine health and comfort as the priority, the barn is filled with natural light through expansive windows, soaring ceilings, open breezeways, and intersecting north-south and east-west aisleways that create exceptional year-round airflow and passive cooling. Perfectly positioned near the intersection of Interstates 81 and 64 and just minutes from downtown Lexington, the property offers outstanding accessibility for horse owners, trainers, clinicians, and competitors traveling throughout the East Coast. The location is ideally suited for a full-service boarding operation, horse hotel, training facility, clinics, shows, and equestrian events. Additional improvements include:
• Two hillside shed-row barns with approximately 20 additional stalls
• Large indoor arena with new LED lighting, four industrial oscillating fans, and frost-free water spigots
• Two outdoor riding arenas
• Dedicated warm-up arena
• 80-foot round pen
• Nineteen board-fenced paddocks with multiple frost-free water hydrants
• Two productive wells serving the property
• Two RV hookups for visiting riders, trainers, and guests
• Charming vintage Cape Cod-style residence ideal for a farm manager, trainer, or staff housing
• Located near the renowned Virginia Horse Center and Washington and Lee University, the estate is positioned to benefit from the region's vibrant equestrian community and demand for premium horse accommodations. For buyers seeking additional acreage, 79 adjoining acres are available separately, offering exceptional opportunities for expansion, cross-country courses, additional boarding facilities, or future development. All farm equipment is negotiable with an acceptable offer before closing. Whether envisioned as a premier private equestrian estate, commercial boarding and training operation, horse hotel, or destination competition venue, Mane Gait represents one of the Shenandoah Valley's finest equestrian properties and an exceptional investment opportunity. An added benefit of Mane Gait is its established relationship with Washington and Lee University. The university currently rents the facility to support its equestrian program and student riders, providing a proven source of income and demonstrating the property's appeal as a premier equestrian venue. This existing use highlights the estate's versatility and potential for continued boarding, training, educational, and event operations. Established Income Stream: The property benefits from a longstanding relationship with Washington and Lee University, which currently leases 12 stalls in the main stable to support its equestrian program. Providing a stable and recurring revenue stream while underscoring the property's suitability for collegiate equestrian operations. In addition to this established lease income, the property offers significant revenue-generating opportunities through the remaining 36 stalls, 2 RV hookups, and a separate 20-stall horse hotel designed for short-term boarding. The entire farm generates approximately $250,000 in annual rental income. The facility also hosts numerous equestrian events throughout the year, creating additional income from stall rentals, RV accommodations, event hosting, and related services. These diverse revenue sources provide both stable recurring income and substantial potential for future growth.

Lot Features

• The estate is exceptionally equipped for training and events, offering a spacious indoor arena complete with new LED overhead lighting, four oscillating fans, 2 frost-free spigots, along with two outdoor arenas, a dedicated warm-up arena, an 80-foot round pen, and 19 board-fenced paddocks with multiple frost-free spigots. Two wells service the property, enhancing both functionality and reliability.

Horse Facility Features

• At the heart of the property is a stunning 34-stall European-inspired main barn, expertly engineered to maximize natural ventilation, seasonal comfort, and operational efficiency. Situated on 50 breathtaking acres near Lexington, the main barn features thirty-four 12' x 12' matted stalls, two wash bays with hot and cold water, spacious tack and feed rooms, laundry facilities, two bathrooms, a stable office, and a beautifully appointed two-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the second level. From the apartment, sweeping panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains create a truly unforgettable living experience. Designed with equine wellness in mind, the barn offers abundant natural light through open stall windows, expansive breezeways, soaring rooflines, and strategically aligned north-south and east-west aisleways that provide exceptional year-round airflow and passive cooling. Every detail blends functionality with elegance to create an environment that is both practical and visually striking. Ideally positioned near the intersection of Interstate 81 and Interstate 64, the property enjoys excellent accessibility and consistent traveler traffic, making it perfectly suited for boarding operations, horse hotel services, clinics, competitions, and overnight guests. Additional accommodations include two hillside 20-stall shed-row barns and two RV hookups for visiting riders and guests. The estate is exceptionally equipped for training and events, offering a spacious indoor arena complete with new LED overhead lighting, four oscillating fans, 2 frost-free spigots, along with two outdoor arenas, a dedicated warm-up arena, an 80-foot round pen, and 19 board-fenced paddocks with multiple frost-free spigots. Two wells service the property, enhancing both functionality and reliability.