Business Details
20 Years
experience
Specialist Equestrian & Lifestyle Property Experts in East Anglia
Established in 2006 by equestrian expert Emily Cooper-Reade, E C R Properties operates as an independent estate agency specialising in equestrian, country, rural, and lifestyle properties with land. Our expertise extends to complex properties incorporating businesses, from small holiday lets to equestrian centres, farms, and lifestyle enterprises. With a deep understanding of countryside living and equestrian requirements, we provide proactive marketing tailored to both sellers and buyers. Our national reach for off-market and substantial equestrian properties complements local market knowledge. As full members of the National Association of Estate Agents, we combine technical proficiency with decades of hands-on equestrian experience, including competition-level riding and property management.Our approach prioritises professional yet personable service, ensuring properties are matched with serious buyers through targeted marketing in publications like Horse and Hound. Confidentiality and adaptability underpin our discreet marketing for vendors seeking minimal publicity, while our editorial coverage and fee-sharing partnerships enhance market reach. Client testimonials highlight our reliability in securing offers and meticulous post-sale support.
Services
Property Sales
Discreet Marketing
Property Wanted
Rental Services
Property Search
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer proactive marketing tailored to equestrian and rural property specialists.
- Our team combines decades of equestrian expertise with property market knowledge.
- We provide discreet marketing for high-value properties with business components.
- Our nationwide buyer network ensures exposure beyond local market boundaries.
- Client testimonials confirm our reliability in securing verified offers promptly.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
What people say
Reliable offers
Efficient post-sale support
Targeted marketing
Serious buyers
Expertise in complex properties
Services
Property Sales
We provide proactive marketing for equestrian, rural, and lifestyle properties. Our services include targeted advertising in national equestrian publications, tailored appraisals, and connecting vendors with verified buyers. Our expertise ensures properties with complex requirements, such as land or business components, achieve optimal market exposure.
Discreet Marketing
This service caters to vendors seeking minimal publicity for high-value properties. We market exclusively to pre-approved buyers, ensuring confidentiality while attracting serious purchasers. Ideal for properties with equestrian businesses or those where public listings might disrupt ongoing operations, this approach avoids neighbourly concerns and time-wasting inquiries.
Property Wanted
We connect serious buyers with equestrian and lifestyle properties matching specific requirements. Our database includes off-market opportunities and nationwide listings, ensuring clients access exclusive properties. This service prioritises buyers with verified funds, streamlining the acquisition process for time-sensitive transactions.
Rental Services
Our rental services focus on sourcing tenants for equestrian and lifestyle properties. We maintain a database of applicants seeking long-term or holiday lets, ensuring properties are matched with suitable occupants. While we do not manage tenancies, we facilitate introductions aligned with owner requirements.
Property Search
We offer dedicated property search services for purchasers seeking specific equestrian or rural holdings. Our team identifies suitable acquisitions based on client criteria, including land size, business potential, and location. This tailored service ensures buyers access properties aligned with their lifestyle or investment goals.
People
Emily Cooper-Reade
Founder
Emily Cooper-Reade established E C R Properties in 2006, leveraging her expertise in rural agency and equestrian property markets. A former competition rider with National Championship experience, she holds the NAEA Technical Award and has developed specialist knowledge in complex property transactions.
Questions
What types of properties do you specialise in?
We specialise in equestrian, rural, lifestyle, and country properties with land, including farms, smallholdings, and properties with business components.
Do you handle property sales nationwide?
While based in Suffolk, we market off-market and substantial equestrian properties nationwide, alongside local East Anglia coverage.
Can you assist with discreet property sales?
Yes, we offer confidential marketing for vendors seeking minimal publicity, targeting pre-approved buyers to ensure discretion.
How do you match buyers with properties?
We maintain a database of serious buyers and use targeted advertising to connect vendors with verified purchasers meeting specific criteria.
What marketing channels do you use?
Properties are listed on Rightmove, advertised in Horse and Hound, and promoted through regional newspapers and equestrian publications.
Do you offer property search services?
Yes, we provide tailored property search services for buyers seeking equestrian or lifestyle holdings matching specific requirements.
