Gareth Southgate, the manager of England, is renowned for having exquisite taste.
Thus, it should come as no surprise that his 16th-century manor house, which is situated in a charming North Yorkshire village and has six luxurious bedrooms, a wine cellar, expansive grounds, and even a ghost that lives there.
Gareth has lived in the mansion with wife Alison for over a decade
England captain Gareth Southgate resides in this magnificent home.
White rose bouquets cover the antique tables, while crystal lights rest on bedside chests and swing from the ceiling.
The soaring ceilings are adorned with aged beams, and the wood paneling in the living room is softly lit by candle racks.
The £3.75 million estate spans four levels and features six enormous bedrooms, four bathrooms, a dressing room, a study and drawing room with wood paneling for hosting celebrities, as well as a rustic kitchen.
The interiors are elegant, with marble worktops, purple velour soft furnishings, wooden beams, and a spectacular baronial hall fireplace—all in keeping with Gareth’s old-school gentlemen flair.
He also possesses an exquisite collection of antiques, which includes magnificent chandeliers, old fireplace implements, black marble statues, and towering golden goblets.
Additionally, Gareth and his 25-year wife Alison have access to a private theater for a cozy date night.
Located at the very top of the house, Gareth will definitely be watching highlights from his best games as manager of the Three Lions in this area, which has electric reclining seats and a home theater system.
A cozy nook is incorporated into the side of the room with high ceilings, and the walls and carpet are a calming purple color.
The house was purchased by Gareth and his spouse Alison in 2006.
And any England triumphs will undoubtedly be celebrated by our dear manager with a bottle of great wine from the cellar that is located on the lower ground floor.
In 2006, Gareth, the former manager of Middlesborough, and his spouse Alison paid £3.25 million for their Grade 1-listed family home.
The couple then invested thousands of pounds furnishing the 1500s-era mega-mansion.
The fact that the mansion isn’t the only house on Gareth’s property might surprise you as well.
Moreover, it has a two-bedroom detached house in the expansive grounds, which is perfect for any future visits from his captain Harry Kane and wife Katie Goodland.
Additionally, there is a barn that could be used to house a whole 11-man football squad or converted into another room. It is now used as a storage facility.
Mia and Flynn, Gareth’s two adult children, still reside there with their parents.
The stunning 8,000 square foot house, dubbed a “family home of distinction” by estate agents, sits on 4.5 acres of formal gardens and offers views of the nearby reservoir as well as a private wooded copse.
7Gareth’s home is allegedly haunted by a former ownerCredit: Alamy
7Gareth lives in the mansion with his wife and two childrenCredit: Facebook
It was previously owned by developer Chris Taylor, who spent three years restoring it as his own family home with the help of English Heritage.
Since the house dates back 400 years, it’s no surprise that it has a chequered history – and even its own resident spook.
Gareth’s home is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a twisted thief called Robinson, who used the wealth he stole from people to build the manor.
According to Yorkshire-based historian and author William Grainge, Robinson grew up in a humble cottage not far from where the hall stands and worked as a weaver, before travelling to London to seek his fortune.
The 1665 Great Plague hit the capital, killing 200,000 people there – and this was an opportunity for Robinson to get rich.
He looted the houses of the dead, nicking their gold and valuables and returning to North Yorkshire where he bought the estate where Southgate would eventually live.
However, he was plagued by visions of those he stole from, so tried to wash the gold in a nearby spring to cleanse it of bad vibes.
The spring is still there today and legend has it that at certain times his ghostly apparition can be seen stood by it while frantically rubbing the gold coins – or floating around the grounds itself.
7The England boss has led his country since replacing Sam Allardyce in 2016Credit: Getty