Milton Road, Gayton, Northamptonshire, NN7

Gayton Manor is the epitome of an important 16th century country house which has been modernised for 21st century family living and entertaining.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Gayton Manor is the kind of house that stops you in your tracks. An exceptional 16th-century home, it carries all the quiet gravitas of its age, yet has been seamlessly brought into the 21st century, creating a space that’s as inviting for everyday family life as it is for grand-scale entertaining.
Set at the heart of its 4.42 acres, the house looks out over a tapestry of open countryside, its position offering breathtaking, far-reaching views. Built from handsome coursed limestone, softened with decorative ironstone quoining and window dressings, it’s as beautiful up close as it is from afar.
Inside, the architecture surprises; ceilings soar unexpectedly high for a house of this vintage, and vast cavetto mullion bay windows fill every room with natural light. Thanks to its cross-shaped layout, most rooms are either dual or triple aspect, each with its own perspective on the grounds beyond.
Outside, the land unfolds in distinct zones; manicured lawns, a formal garden, orchard, and paddocks. A separate two-bedroom annexe, stables, garage, and an external office add flexibility, whether you’re working from home, hosting guests, or keeping horses close by.
This is not just a house, it’s a piece of English history, ready for its next chapter.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Gayton is a quietly storied village, tucked into the rural folds of Northamptonshire between the historic market towns of Northampton and Towcester. With roots tracing back to medieval times, its name honours Sir Philip de Gayton, whose 14th-century wooden effigy, alongside those of his wife and daughter, still rests within the village church of St Mary the Virgin.
Though small, Gayton offers the essentials of village life, a welcoming primary school, a characterful pub, and a village hall that plays host to local gatherings and community spirit. For everyday needs, neighbouring Blisworth provides a Post Office, doctors’ surgery and a handy village shop. The market town of Towcester, just five miles away, brings boutiques, supermarkets (including Waitrose), a leisure centre and more.
Further afield, Milton Keynes and Northampton open up wider opportunities for shopping, dining, and culture, with fast trains from Milton Keynes reaching London Euston in just 32 minutes at peak times.
Families are spoilt for choice when it comes to education, with an exceptional range of independent schools nearby, from Winchester House, Beachborough, and Bilton Grange, to Stowe, Rugby, Oundle, and Uppingham.
For lovers of the outdoors, the lifestyle here is second to none: horse racing at Towcester, world-class motor racing at Silverstone, golf, rugby, theatre and Gayton itself lies within the Grafton Hunt country, making it a natural home for equestrian pursuits and countryside adventure.