The Walnuts, East Norton

The Walnuts is a beautifully restored Grade II listed country house, set within approximately 1.9 acres of tranquil grounds. The property has undergone a comprehensive and sensitive refurbishment by the current owners, blending classic charm with a contemporary country feel. Throughout the home, you'll find plantation shutters, reclaimed timber flooring on much of the ground floor, and exposed brickwork and original beams that highlight the property's character.

A central reception hall leads to the principal rooms, offering flexible living spaces. To the right, a cozy snug or family room features a decorative wood burner as a central focal point. On the right, a spacious living room boasts stunning original timberwork and a large open fireplace with a bressumer beam above. The adjacent dining room is a unique two-level space, with the potential to be divided to create an office or additional living area. The heart of the home is a substantial kitchen/dining room that blends traditional hand-built cabinetry with sleek, polished concrete worksurfaces, upstands, and a matching splashback. The kitchen is fully equipped with two sinks, including a double butler-style sink, an induction hob Rangemaster, and a large open fireplace with an inset log burner. There is also room for a comfortable seating area, perfect for relaxing by the French doors that open to an enclosed terrace.

On the first floor, a wide double-height landing with a Juliet balcony spans the width of the house, leading to the principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, and two newly renovated bathrooms. The second floor offers a fifth bedroom and a sitting room, currently used as a playroom, which could also be an ideal office, snug, or retreat.

The Coach House

Offering the option of complete independence from the Walnuts, the charming Coach House provides versatile accommodation. The first-floor sitting room enjoys beautiful views of the gardens, while the well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room is perfect for casual dining. On the ground floor, there are two generously sized bedrooms, an entrance hall, and a modern shower room. The property also benefits from a garage, a leisure complex with a pool, changing area, newly fitted shower room, and pump room. Stairs lead to a mezzanine level currently used as a games room. A large outbuilding at the far end was previously used for helicopter storage, offering significant potential.



Outside

The property is approached via timber double gates, leading to a gravel driveway and substantial parking areas to both the front and side of the property. A separate driveway at the rear provides independent access to the Coach House, garage, workshop, and other outbuildings. A third access point is available via Hallaton Road. The gardens are beautifully landscaped, predominantly laid to lawn with terraced seating areas and attractive flowering borders. To the east, the principal lawns feature a recently refurbished multi-surface En Tout Cas tennis court, surrounded by mature specimen trees.

Location

The Walnuts is situated in the highly sought-after village of East Norton, an area of historical significance, on the border with Rutland and just off the A47, between Uppingham and Leicester. The nearby market towns of Market Harborough, Uppingham, Oakham, and Melton Mowbray provide a wide array of retail shops, services, sports clubs, theatres, and schools. Excellent transport links are available, with trains from Leicester, Market Harborough, or Kettering reaching London St Pancras in around an hour. The A47 provides easy access to the M1 to the west and the A1 to the east. Recreational facilities abound, with golf at Luffenham Heath and Stapleford Park, and horse racing at Leicester and Huntingdon. Rutland Water, to the east, offers a variety of outdoor activities including sailing, fishing, cycling, and scenic walks. Excellent local schools include those in Tugby, Hallaton, Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, and Great Glen, with secondary education available at Market Harborough, Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, Oundle, and Leicester.

Enquiries
For further details, including information on recent improvements and planning permissions, please enquire.

Viewings and Directions
Strictly by appointment only through sole agent Fraser Stretton.

Postcode for Sat Nav: LE7 9XA

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold