7 bedroom detached house for sale

Immerse yourself in Edwardian splendour with this superb detached family residence, proudly positioned on one of Leicester’s most prestigious addresses.

Set on a majestic plot of approximately 0.43 acres, the property has been thoughtfully extended and beautifully maintained by the current owners, blending period character with modern family living.

Location - Knighton Grange Road is renowned for its handsome houses built to exacting standards for Leicester’s gentry of the Edwardian era. This property is no exception, offering striking kerb appeal, a wealth of living space and stunning landscaped gardens to both side and rear. This sought after location offers popular local schooling in both the state and private sectors, niche shopping facilities along Allandale Road and Francis Street, an abundance of sporting, leisure and recreational facilities and the city centre just two miles north, with a wider range of facilities and mainline rail access to London St Pancras in just over one hour.

Accommodation - A large porch opens into a grand reception hall with beautiful coving and Parquet flooring, housing the sweeping staircase to the first floor and a useful ground floor cloakroom. The accommodation flows elegantly throughout, with three reception rooms, a generous sitting room with feature fireplace and access to a bright sun room off, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, and a family room, a more informal space perfect for everyday living.

At the heart of the home is a magnificent breakfast kitchen boasting a comprehensive range of oak eye and base level units and drawers with granite preparation surfaces and a large central island unit, integrated appliances, dining space and direct garden views. A utility room provides further storage and appliance space, while a rear lobby gives access to the gym, basement and the integral double garage, plus a secondary staircase to the first floor.

The grand galleried first floor landing creates a striking focal point, complete with walk-in linen cupboard and access to seven generously proportioned bedrooms, three of which benefit from en-suite bathrooms, while the remaining rooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom and separate WC. The versatile layout offering excellent potential.

Outside - Double gates open onto a substantial block paved driveway leading to the integral double garage. The gardens are a true highlight, beautifully landscaped and exceptionally private, with sweeping lawns, mature trees and well-stocked borders providing seasonal colour and interest with an original feature brick-built summerhouse.

Tenure & Council Tax - Tenure: Freehold.
Local Authority: Leicester City Council
Tax Band: D

Other Information - Listed Status: None.
Conservation Area: Oadby Hill Top and Meadowcourt
Services: Offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.
Broadband delivered to the property: Unknown.
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: None our Clients are aware of.
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None our Clients are aware of.
Accessibility: No specific accessibility modifications made.
Planning issues: None our Clients are aware of.