Thornham

Considering that Walnut Pastures covers over 4,000 sq ft, its discreet location makes it almost unnoticeable!

Set back behind wooden gates, the first building to greet you is what appears to be a gatehouse with double garage doors and an arch. Pass under this covered archway and through into the grounds beyond, where you will find a substantial period farmhouse.

The main living spaces on the ground floor are beautifully presented to enhance the L-shape of the property. The farmhouse kitchen and dining room occupies one wing and features large floor-to-ceiling windows along the west side, as well as a set of french doors leading out to the sheltered patio.

The other wing offers a spacious drawing room of equal size with another set of french doors leading straight out to the garden. The kitchen features an open fireplace whilst the drawing room has a large log burner, so both rooms are idyllic for winter entertaining or cosy nights in. Equally, both spaces are just as versatile in the summer, opening up the indoors to outside. These rooms are separated by a large and inviting central entrance hall- a space where you can easily imagine greeting many loved-ones.

Upstairs there are four generous-sized double bedrooms with the principal bedroom suite boasting a wonderful vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, offering slightly more grandeur, whilst maintaining a cosy, inviting place to retreat. The three further bedrooms share the main bathroom.

Outside there is a completely self-contained one bedroom annex, ideal for guests, family members, or a great opportunity to become a holiday-let. Additionally, there is a self-contained studio apartment located above the gatehouse and garage.

The double garage within the gatehouse is substantial and ideal for winter storage.

Walnut Pastures has been both a much-cherished family home from home, as well as an incredibly popular and successful holiday let. Guests have loved how close it is to all that Thornham has to offer whilst being totally private and tucked away. 

THORNHAM Thornham may just be the quintessential Norfolk coastal bolthole. With plenty of brick and flint cottages and larger period homes just a short walk from the water's edge and nature reserve, dig a little deeper and you'll also discover it is a fantastic foodie hotspot with a clutch of award winning pubs and eateries, along with a boutique retail park. Once a largely forgotten village on the run between Hunstanton and Burnham Market, over the past decade Thornham has evolved into a chic stop.

Historically a centre of trade and seafaring, the village was used by the Romans and saw fierce conflict between smugglers over the centuries until the harbour silted up in the early 20th century. Many of the traditional fishermen's cottages have been gentrified with a soft palette and contemporary coastal style and life now moves at a calmer pace.

Start the day with a slow brunch at Thornham Deli before picking up some nibbles at the food counter or browsing its quirky lifestyle store. Then, continue your retail therapy a little further along the coast road at Drove Orchards, which seems to have something fresh each season. Or take it easy and fill your basket at the Farm Shop - with a small meat counter, deli, bakery and pantry selection, plus a satellite of Gurneys Fish Shop next door, dinner's sorted. Open Sky Cycles can also be found here, offering bike hire, making this a great base to leave the car and explore.

Drove Orchards is also home to the original, award winning Eric's Fish & Chips and Eric's Pizza, located in a neighbouring Yurt, where traditional dishes have been given a contemporary spin. But if you are looking for good pub grub, head to The Lifeboat Inn or The Orange Tree - both located within this small but prominent village. Whilst some stumble upon Thornham by accident while touring the coastline, there are many who have decided to make it a place to call home. 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. 

COUNCIL TAX Band E. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 7503-3040-8203-7124-5200
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys. 

TENURE Freehold. 

LOCATION What3words: ///womanly.splinters.nurtures 

PROPERTY REFERENCE 40689 

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