Stanton Hall

Stanton Hall is a two-story stone country house with a symmetrical seven-bayed east front and a semicircular Doric porch. The facade features tall sash windows with multiple panes arranged in a restrained classical style.

Construction began in 1693 on the site of a medieval manor house that the Bache family had owned for two centuries. The building was enlarged and reshaped in several stages during the 1700s and early 1800s.

The house displays classical Georgian design principles that are less common in the architecture of the Peak area. Visitors notice right away how the proportions reflect the taste of wealthy landowners during this period.

The house is in private ownership and cannot be visited inside, but the exterior can be seen from public footpaths nearby. It is important to respect the privacy of the residents and the private grounds when viewing from a distance.

In the early 1800s the Davie-Thornhill family added a deer park and ornamental gardens that transformed the surrounding landscape. These features still shape how the estate sits within the wider countryside.