Gayton, Northamptonshire

Gayton Manor is a distinguished 16th century manor house including a two-bedroom annexe, stables, a quadruple garage, ample driveway and generous 4.42 acre plot enjoying panoramic views



A very special and unique family home steeped in history.

Gayton Manor is a distinguished 16th century manor house with later 18th and 21st century extensions, including a two-bedroom annexe, stables, a quadruple garage, ample driveway parking, and a generous 4.42 acre plot enjoying panoramic countryside views.

Ground floor
• The property offers over 6,000 sq ft of flexible living accommodation. It has been meticulously looked after and cared for, with many original period features throughout, all combining to create a truly unique and very special historic home.
• The Kitchen/Dining/Family Room is a superb room, being part of the latest extension by the current vendor.
• The kitchen is in the main house with a range of bespoke units, a large central island, four oven electric Aga and integrated appliances.
• The dining area is in the glazed link, with a vaulted ceiling and doors to both sides. The family area also has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and French doors to the garden terrace.
• The utility room (originally the kitchen when the vendors bought the property) has a good range of units, a cooker and sink and space for appliances.
• The feature room of the ground floor is the stunning full height drawing room with fireplace with ornate bay window with window seat. A charming minstrels gallery looks down into the drawing room.
• The mezzanine level has a dining room which links through to a snug with triple aspect windows.
• Completing the ground floor are a playroom (with staircase to hall above), and also an office, with access to a cloakroom.

First and second floor
• The main staircase leads up to a lower landing with stairs to the second floor.
• Steps lead up to a central library, with a range of fitted cupboards and bookcases, and then doors to three double bedrooms on this floor.
• The principal bedroom has a bay window with lovely views, and a fireplace. It has a good-sized en suite bathroom.
• One of the guest bedrooms has a dressing room and en suite bathroom (with separate shower cubicle). The third bedroom has triple aspect windows, with views over the church, and two fireplaces.
• On the second floor there are three further bedrooms (one with dressing room) and a further bathroom.
• All of the bedrooms are spacious and offer flexibility for family living.

Historic Manor House
A dwelling has existed on this site since the 13th century, but the current Grade 1 listed house dates from 1535. Built for Sir Francis Tanfield, the property is constructed of coursed squared limestone with ironstone detailing and was designed on a cruciform plan, aligned with the cardinal points. Believed to have originally served as a hunting lodge, the house presents a symmetrical south-facing elevation with three-storey gabled bays and projecting windows.

Gardens and grounds
• Gayton Manor extends to approximately 4.42 acres, comprising beautiful formal gardens, an orchard and also paddock land.
• The property is accessed via a secure gravelled driveway, with turning circle and dovecote and provides extensive parking and access to the main house and outbuildings.
• The mature front garden is laid mainly to lawn with shrub borders and mature trees. There are several gravel and paved terraces, the perfect places to relax and entertain, with an ornamental pond.
• The courtyard garden is enclosed by a wall on one side and the modern extension on the other. A gate leads to a kitchen garden which has raised vegetable beds.
• The former stable block has a useful self-contained two-bedroom annexe on the first floor, perfect for ancillary guest accommodation.
• The good-sized garage has a first class ‘work from home’ office above.
• To the west of the driveway is an attractive orchard area with mature pastureland paddock beyond.

Situation
The property is located within a 10-minute walk of the village’s Church of England Primary School, which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A wide selection of highly regarded schools can be found in the surrounding area, including Quinton House, Northampton High School, Northampton School for Boys, Akeley Wood, Stowe, Spratton Hall, Beachborough School, and Winchester House School.
Local amenities include the Eykyn Arms, a traditional village pub within walking distance, as well as a village hall that hosts a variety of community events. Gayton also benefits from regular visits by mobile services, including a fishmonger, library, butcher, greengrocer, and hairdresser.
The nearby market town of Towcester offers a broader range of amenities, including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The area is also close to the world-renowned Silverstone Circuit, home of British motorsport and host to major international racing events.
The Town of Northampton offers a wide range of shops and leisure facilities, along with sporting facilities including the Northampton Saints Rugby Team. There are frequent commuter trains to London Euston.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 80 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 25/04/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 25/04/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
For sale by freehold.

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire Council

Council Tax Band:
House: H
Annexe: A

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – NN7 3HE

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