We're selling special Grade I-listed historic South Manchester gem that's been standing for nearly 900 years

A Grade I-listed Manchester manor house has been put up for sale by Historic England to help preservation efforts.

Baguley Hall has remained a fixture of the region's history for centuries. The hall in Wythenshawe dates from the late 13th century and its great hall is regarded as one of the finest in North West England. The hall also has two-acres of land and is located a short distance from the town centre. 

The building is no stranger to being at the centre of attention. Back in the 1930s, it was saved through a public petition after Wythenshawe MP Alf Morris urged Parliament to save "one of the finest timber buildings in Europe, and of outstanding historical and architectural importance”.

Prior to putting the building on the market through estate agents Colliers, Historic England completed significant repair works in order to assist whoever ends up becoming the next owners. 

Will Tait is Associate Director in Colliers’ Licensed & Leisure team, and he is also handling the sale.

He said: “Baguley Hall is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a truly special historic building. We think it is well-suited, because of its layout and location, for various uses, including hospitality. Historic England is seeking to transfer the freehold or a long leasehold to a company that will restore and operate the building in a sympathetic way, in keeping with its grade I listing, and will enable the public to access it on at least an occasional basis."

Catherine Dewar, North West Regional Director at Historic England, added: “Baguley Hall is a South Manchester historic gem.  Standing for nearly 900 years, it boasts the most incredible great hall with tall, mullioned windows and unusual timber frame.  We’re looking forward to working with Colliers to find prospective buyers or long-term tenants to find an exciting new use for this stunning site.”