Professional photos and video coming soon. This offering marks an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of North America’s most prestigious properties. While the 437.5 acre farm is globally celebrated for its history of breeding, training, and raising excellence and many world-class sport horse champions, the focus now turns to the sale of the physical estate, a masterpiece of equestrian infrastructure and natural beauty now available for its next chapter. The property is defined by its remarkable landscape, featuring 200 wooded acres of mature trees, 220 acres of pastureland, and 15 acres of impervious structures across the gently rolling terrain of Cecil County. Bordered by 1.3 miles of tranquil waters of the Octoraro Creek, the land offers a rare combination of high-performance utility and serene privacy. The sale includes comprehensive, established equestrian infrastructure, highlighted by a 36-stall main barn, 2 outdoor arenas, 12 fields, 31 paddocks, 14 dwellings, 2 additional barns, and numerous equine facilities that have served as the benchmark for elite sport horse development for decades. The true value of Hilltop Farm’s footprint lies in its versatility; it is a canvas limited only by the scale of one’s imagination. While its equestrian pedigree is unrivaled, the estate invites a bold repurposing as a world-class Agri-Tourism Destination or a Private Legacy Compound. The riverfront and woodlands are perfectly suited for a Luxury Wellness Retreat, with riparian trails just a stone's throw from the urban corridors of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC. As this historic operational chapter concludes, the property is now positioned for a new curator to inherit a landscape of immense function and beauty. This is a rare chance to own a sanctuary that has been both a stage for international sport and a community standard-bearer. his property includes multiple parcels and should be referenced in conjunction with MLS# MDCC2020402 (Tax ID: 0806025811) and MLS# MDCC2020400 (Tax ID: 0806025811)
52+/- acres for sale As-Is. There are three parcels combined as a package for sale. On Colora Rd., there is a 5-acre parcel on the northwest corner with a perc approved site (this lot has some Forest Retention). On Colora Rd., and Firetower Rd., there is 42+/- acres currently used as a Wildlife Habitat Council Gold-certified site and is currently utilized by the Wildlife Habitat Council as a habitat area. Approximately 3.69+/- acres of Forest Retention on the west side of the 42+/- acre lot. On Firetower Rd., there is a 5 acre parcel on the southeast corner. Possible minor subdivision with two additional lots can be “created” out of the 42 +/- acre property for a total of 5 lots combined between the three parcels. Buyers and Agents must do their due diligence and confirm any information provided. When writing offers be sure to include all three Tax IDs. 1. Tax ID 0806053602 (5 acres Colora Rd); 2. Tax ID 0806011330 (42.46 acres Colora Rd); 3. Tax ID 0806030785 (5 acres Firetower Rd)
Colora is located in Maryland. Colora, Maryland has a population of 2,477. Colora is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.82% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 29.36%.
The median household income in Colora, Maryland is $95,430. The median household income for the surrounding county is $81,817 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Colora is 40.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 22.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.1 inches per year, with 15.6 inches of snow per year.
