Wolterton Park, Norfolk

 

A historic Georgian Estate built by Horatio Walpole, brother to the esteemed Sir Robert Walpole. The hall, inspired by Palladio, Thomas Ripley the architect produced an exceptional house of great originality and style. The park designed by the great landscape gardener Charles Bridgeman, boasts one of the largest walled gardens in Europe and a stunning 10-acre lake set in 500 acres of fields and woodland.

 New owners, Peter Sheppard and Keith Day, have set about restoring the Grade I listed buildings, using traditional materials required by their listed status. The State rooms all have original marble fireplaces carved by Richard Fisher of York as well as intricately moulded cornices and ceilings. The American walnut for all the doors was a gift from Queen Caroline to Horatio Walpole. National hero, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, was named after his godfather and a frequent visitor to Wolterton where a suite of rooms in which he stayed is named after him.

 Wherever possible the gardens and park have remained free from development with the aim being to reinstate the historic character of these areas so that the landscape reflects its nationally important character and provides a stunning setting for the Hall. With 11 bedrooms, the entire Palladian house can be hired for exclusive use for special celebrations just six times a year. Providing a truly unique setting for unforgettable experiences.  that can accommodate 24 guests on completion.

 The grand East Wing is already fully restored, a luxurious seven-bedroom apartment, accommodating up to 14. Rooms are finished with a period grandeur and have elegant antiques, luxury furnishings and beautiful views of the garden and over the lake.

 Staying at Wolterton is a very special experience and a glimpse into this most stunning historical and natural environment. 

“A heritage hit with a grounded type of grandeur – modern yet still very much fit for a duke.”— Conde Nast Traveller

 

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