NORMANTON PARK HOUSE, NORMANTON PARK, OAKHAM, RUTLAND Normanton Park House, Normanton Park, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8RP Stamford 6 miles, Oakham 7 miles and Peterborough 20 miles (London Kings Cross from 50 minutes) (All distances and time are approximate) An exceptional country home set in about 2.5ac of picturesque grounds and gardens on the shores of Rutland Water combining privacy with enviable far reaching westerly views. St Mary’s Street, Stamford Lincolnshire, PE9 2DE • Entrance Hallway Tel: 01780 484520 • Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen with views to Rutland Water Email: [email protected] • Separate Pantry and Separate Utility Room Land & Estate Agents • Commercial • Large Drawing Room with Log Burner Town Planning & Development Consultants • Conservatory Offices – Market Harborough • Stamford • Sitting Room • Principal Bedroom with west facing Terrace • Dressing Room to Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom • 3 Further Double Bedrooms all with En-Suite Bathrooms • Enclosed Grounds and Gardens affording views of Rutland Water • Garden Studio / Home Office • Large west facing Patio and Barbeque Area • Gated Access to Extensive Driveway and Parking These particulars are intended as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of facts In all about 2.5 acres of Landscaped Grounds and Gardens Situation The nearby market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford offer weekly street markets together with a good range of shopping and recreational facilities and each has a highly regarded public school as well Normanton is a small village and civil parish on the eastern shore of Rutland Water. Normanton as a variety of other state educational options for children of all ages. The Hall, no longer standing, was a seat of the Earls of Ancaster and an important centre of their A1 is easily accessible; situated some 6 miles to the East. Peterborough, 20 estates. Normanton itself lies between two ever popular villages, being Edith Weston and miles to the south east, offers a high speed rail link to London King’s Cross Empingham, which offer a variety of local amenities. Both these villages comprise a mixture of with a publicised journey time of approximately 50 minutes. houses and cottages many of which are listed for architectural or historic reasons. Amenities in Edith Weston include a public house, shop, primary school, and church whilst Empingham also has a medical centre in addition. Description Rutland Water is an internationally famous nature reserve managed in partnership with Anglian Normanton Park House sits within the walls of the once kitchen gardens to Water and the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust. This lifestyle location offers a superb range Normanton Hall with the stable block to the Hall, now forming the adjacent of recreational facilities including nature walks, sailing, fishing, cycle routes and activity centres. but unobtrusive, hotel. The house is not easily seen from outside its Across the Water from Normanton, the Barnsdale Country Club offers further leisure facilities, protective boundaries and as such, quite what a special property is including swimming pool, gym and tennis club, whilst there are also several golf courses nearby, available, is only seen once through the double gates at the drive. including at Manton and Luffenham Heath, Burghley and Greetham Valley. Normanton Park House was designed and created by the current owners to incorporate some original buildings dating back to the 18th century as well as a significant element of new build completed approximately 15years ago. On approach, the driveway sits tight to the southern boundary, finishing at the side of the house at an area of ample parking, with turning circle. On entering the property through the front door, it is difficult not to glimpse the stunning vista of Rutland Water available from many of the windows in the house. The Reception Hall leads freely on into the expansive modern Kitchen Dining Room which enjoys floor to ceiling glass windows and doors out to the gardens. Natural light and underfloor heating combined with glimpses of original Victorian detailing are significant features of this property, throughout its living spaces and the Kitchen exemplifies this. From the Kitchen, steps down lead to the Conservatory, with glass on two sides and an attractive slate floor. This glamourous room may be enjoyed equally in daylight or at night, thanks to sensitive lighting and heating provision. Beyond the Conservatory is the Drawing Room, with feature wood burning stove or air conditioning as required and further doors out to the gardens or Barbeque area beyond. Returning back to the Kitchen, a useful Pantry room and separate Utility Room further separate the bedrooms from those areas more likely to be used socially. There are 3 generous Double Bedrooms of almost identical proportion and each with its own En-Suite Bathroom. A sitting room towards the end of the house offers a flexible space being as it could be a fifth bedroom, study or home office with a bathroom here also. The Principal Bedroom is accessed via stairs from its own substantial dressing areas with En-Suite Bathroom. The views from within are only slightly bettered from the west facing terrace accessed from this very private space. OUTSIDE The beautiful grounds and gardens at Normanton Park House, are mainly lawned with mature trees, hedges and shrubs perfectly describing individual spaces within the whole. The driveway is neatly located to the side of the plot and on approach, the expansive parking area to the side of the house, affords a first glimpse of the water beyond. The Garden walls are of sufficient height to afford considerable privacy and security and are adorned with various fruit trees which offer colour and interest throughout the year. The property enjoys a slightly elevated position on the south easterly side of Rutland Water which ensures the setting sun bathes the gardens and grounds for most of the day. There is a useful array of outbuildings forming a garden store which could equally be a single garage, a further two stores and a workshop. General Remarks SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Central heating via ground source heat exchange with solar panels in addition. None of the services have been tested by the agents. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. STATUTORY AUTHORITY IMPORTANT NOTICE Rutland County Council: 01572 722 577 King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that: 1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We VIEWING have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King information given is entirely without responsibility. West; Tel: 01780 484520 2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only. DIRECTIONS 3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other From Stamford, head west on the A606 towards Empingham. After consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that approximately 5 miles and before Empingham Village, turn left signed for all information is correct. Edith Weston. After Approximately one mile turn right at the Normanton 4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith Park Hotel and after approximately 75yards, the entrance to Normanton and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item. Park House is on your right-hand side, behind a wooden gate. From 5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Empingham, please head towards Stamford on the A606 and on leaving 6. 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May 2020 Floorplans Energy Efficiency Rating Main House - Approx Gross Internal Floor Area = 400 Sq/m - 4306 Sq/ft Terrace Outbuildings - Approx Gross Internal Floor Area = 110 Sq/m - 1184 Sq/ft Total Approx Gross Internal Floor Area = 510 Sq/m - 5490 Sq/ft Studio 3.78m x 4.91m 3.49m x 4.63m 12'5 x 16'1 11'5 x 15'2 Drawing Room 5.03m x 12.53m 16'6 x 41'1 Ground Floor Cellar Store 8'8 x 18'1 2.64m x 5.51m Terrace Principal Potting Shed / Bedroom Cold Frame 5.32m x 3.57m 17'6 x 11'9 First Floor N Sitting Room 11'7 x 35'7 11'7 Study 6.33m x 3.53m 9'1 x 52'7 Conservatory 3.52m x 10.84m Area 20'9 x 11'7 2.76m x 16.03m Store / Workshop Store / Workshop Bathroom Bedroom 2 3.57m x 5.28m 11'9 x 17'4 Bedroom 3 3.52m x 5.28m 11'7 x 17'4 Bedroom 2 3.50m x 5.28m Pantry Dressing 11'6 x 17'4 Kitchen / Dining Room Utility Room 13.82m x 5.63m Room 45'4 x 18'6 Dressing Room 4.12m x 3.55m 13'6 x 11'8 Reception En-Suite 8'7 x 15'4 Hall 2.62m x 4.68m Garden Store Ground Floor Outbuilding KINGWEST.CO.UK.