Gayton, NN7 3HE

A VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF A TUDOR MANOR HOUSE WITH TRADITIONAL OUTBUILDINGS ENJOYING A CHARMING POSITION ON THE EDGE OF THIS RURAL VILLAGE IN SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Gayton Manor is a historic and distinguished 16th century Grade I manor house with later additions in the 18th and 21st centuries. Originally designed as a hunting lodge for Sir Francis Tanfield, its sale offers potential buyers the rare opportunity of acquiring a stunning and impressive Tudor property in an idyllic setting on the edge of the village and protected by its mature grounds. As one would expect for a property of its age it retains a timeless charm yet has been adapted to cater for modern 21st century living. The sympathetic glazed link extension to incorporate a traditional outbuilding has created a wonderful part vaulted kitchen/breakfast/family room enjoying charming views out over the garden. The Manor is an entertainer’s paradise whether on an intimate or large scale and benefits from a self-contained two bedroom Stable flat lying above the original stable block. For the car enthusiast there is a great oversized garage that can easily accommodate four cars and potentially more. The grounds are a pure delight and offer the perfect location to unwind from the stresses of modern life. As with all unique and individual properties a viewing will be essential to fully appreciate this stunning home and the lifestyle opportunities on offer. GROUND FLOOR The front door opens into flagstoned hallway with a cloakroom tucked to one side and an oak panelled door opens to reveal the impressive great hall with stone flagged floor and used as a formal drawing room overlooked by small minstrels gallery and there is lapsed planning permission to extend the gallery across the full width of the room to create a reading/study area. The centre piece of the room is the enormous Tudor stone fireplace housing multi fuel wood burner. The panelled dining room enjoys a wonderful atmosphere with exposed oak flooring and floor to ceiling panelling along with boasting another Tudor fireplace with ornate carved over mantle. A hidden door in the dining room panelling leads to the minstrel’s gallery and separate triple aspect cosy family room with deep window seats. Lying off the great hall is a small flight of steps leading down to the sitting room with exposed oak floor and bespoke fitted cupboards with display shelving. A set of double doors from the great hall leads through a passageway past the former kitchen which has now been repurposed as a utility room and at the end of the passage is the stunning open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with central glazed connecting link allowing natural light to flood into this space. The bespoke Shaker kitchen lies at one end with granite work surfaces and matching island with breakfast bar along with four oven AIMS controlled electric AGA with companion four ring induction hob. Integrated appliances include Bosch full height fridge and dishwasher. In the corner of the room is a hidden walk-in pantry. The breakfast area lies within the glazed link which joins the old house to the former outbuilding and at the far end the vaulted family room has a very cosy feel to it with wood burner housed in the stone fireplace. Beyond is a separate secluded study with fitted furniture and adjoining cloakroom. FIRST FLOOR The original wide Tudor dog legged staircases gently rises up to the first floor galleried landing with double leaf doors opening onto the library hallway with all three bedrooms radiating off. This floor would have been originally designed as a single room providing a large dormitory. The double aspect principal bedroom benefits from a generous sized en suite bathroom with roll top bath on cast iron feet with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. The guest bedroom also benefits from an en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and an archway allows access to walk-in dressing room with hanging rails and shelving. The final bedroom on this floor enjoys a triple aspect and there is plumbing in place to add an en suite to this room if desired, subject to obtaining the appropriate planning and listed building consent. SECOND FLOOR The stairs arrive to a small galleried landing with space for seating area and providing access to the family bathroom. Steps again lead up to a central hallway providing further leisure space with all three bedrooms radiating off and accessed via pretty arched doors. The three vaulted double bedrooms are all of generous size with one benefitting from a dressing room with a range of fitted wardrobes running along one wall. STABLES AND FLAT Across the drive from The Manor is a stone built stable block provinding three loose boxes and tack room. On the eastern gable end, stone steps rise up to self-contained flat with open plan living room with galley kitchen in corner and the landing allows access to a double and single bedroom, both served by a bathroom. GARAGING Lying opposite the stable block and accessed via a pair of timber doors is a large detached stone building offering the potential to garage upwards of four cars and more depending on their size with workshop area at the far end. Over the garage there is an office which has a range of fitted cupboards and electric heating with separate cloakroom. This space could easily be repurposed as a games room or gym depending on ones requirements. GARDEN AND GROUNDS Electric wrought iron gates open to reveal the gravel drive which sweeps up to the octagonal turning circle housing the stone dove house. The delightful walled grounds surround the property on all sides. The principal formal garden lies to the rear and mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders and mature trees. Lying close to the new extension is a stone seating and entertaining terrace which overlooks the Victorian sunken ornamental rose garden with lily pond and enclosed by clipped box and yew hedging. The former grass tennis court lies beyond and bordered on its eastern side by a raised bank which still has the original stone steps in place. There is a further courtyard garden enclosed by the modern extension with geometric box hedging beds between gravelled paths with door to kitchen garden and wood store. Outside the courtyard garden is a Victorian greenhouse. A gate by the stables leads to orchard on the left and an enclosed level area of grass on the right partly enclosed and potentially a great location for a swimming pool, tennis or paddle court with elevated rural view. GRASS PADDOCK Lying to the west of the Manor House and its outbuildings lies the grass paddock which extends in total to 2.90 acres and benefits from direct pedistrian access onto Milton Road. The paddock is enclosed by combination of stone walling and post and wire fencing and enjoys wonderful views over open rolling countryside beyond. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected. Gas fired central heating to radiators. Underfloor heating to kitchen extension. Broadband: Gigaclear fibre broadband available in the village Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council - T: 0300 126 7000 EPC rating: Gayton Manor House - E Flat, Gayton Manor - E Outgoings: Gayton Manor House - Council Tax Band H £5,052.74 for the year 2026/2027 The Annexe, Gayton Manor – Council Tax Band A £1,684.25 for the year 2026/2027 Tenure: Freehold