Norton Hall was first built in about 1800.

It was built as a Manor House of a local family of farmers and landowners who later emigrated to Australia.

It had its own lake, sports pitch, coppice and entrance lodge onto what is now the B4084, where the chauffeur would reside.

In the early 1900’s the owners were the Deakin family who then built a fruit factory on the opposite side of the lane to the house.

The present owners of Norton Hall bought it as a derelict building that for some years had been unloved. Most of the land that was once part of the estate has now been sold off separately.

5 years of decision making followed by extensive renovations and Norton Hall opened its doors as a care home in January 1989.

23 years of care have passed and now the present owners are looking at making a substantial investment to extend the existing 30 bed home.

The Future

In May 2011 planning permission was granted for a major expansion project of Norton Hall:

• 20 additional en-suite bedrooms.
• A new 40 foot lounge with a bay window overlooking the driveway entrance.
• An additional lounge area in a conservatory style room.
• New toilets and shower facilities.
• A much needed new staff room.
• More offices and storage space.
• An extension on the existing kitchen and food preparation area.
• A further extension on the laundry room.
• We also hope to change all the windows of Norton Hall to double glazing.

The building work is out to tender at the moment and we hope to make a decision at the start of 2012 of when the work should begin.

We intend to continue business as normal while this work is in progress.

It is an exciting time for Norton Hall and will bring many new opportunities for all involved.