Property description

Widely regarded as 1 of Leicester’s most desirable suburbs. Convenient for: city centre-hospitals-universities-state & private schools-railway station (just over 1 hr from London St Pancras) Outer ring road leads directly to M1/M69, Fosse Shopping Park, Meridian Business & Leisure Parks.


Located on one of Knighton's more favoured Roads on a generous and conveniently laid out corner plot, this lovely family home is presented beautifully with ample space for the growing family.

As you move through the house, there is a very pleasant mix of modern and traditional, with high ceilings, ornate coving and ceiling roses and deep skirting boards, many of the original features have been retained during the recent program of refurbishments carried out by the current owners.

The property is entered via an enclosed double glazed porch, through a glazed front door and into the spacious hallway.

The hall, which is the first room to greet you as you enter the house has a traditional feel with an exposed wooden floor, stripped wooden doors and matching handrail and spindles to the attractive dog leg staircase which rises up to the first floor.

Off the hall to the right is a charming lounge with a large six panel bay window to the front and two further windows at each side of the chimney breast allowing lots of natural light to fill the room.

Glazed double doors open out into a sitting room which carries on the modern/traditional theme with exposed deep skirting boards , coving to the ceiling,wooden floor and another bay window overlooking the side garden.

These two rooms can be kept separate but provide a wonderful open entertaining area when the doors are opened up.

Off the Hall to the left is a formal dining room with a window overlooking the front and space for at least an 8 place dining table.

Also to the left is a guest WC with another door at the end of the hall leading into the Kitchen.

If the hall represents the more traditional part of the house, the kitchen most definitely represents the modern. It has recently been refitted in a contemporary style with tiled floor, modern glossy wall and base units with a range of integrated appliances, modern light coloured work tops, a stainless steel sink and drainer with metro style tiled splashbacks.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a lean to style breakfast room running the full width of the house. This provides alternative space to dine and relax with room for a breakfast table and additional seating. Double doors open at one end into he main garden with another set of double doors at the other end leading on to a delightful patio area.

A particular feature of the property which adds character both internally and externally, is the deep, almost full width leaded stained glass window on the half landing allowing light to flood onto the very spacious landing and into the hall below.

There are four bedrooms leading off the landing, all very neutrally decorated and large enough to accommodate double beds.

Bedroom 1 with a large six panel bay window to the front, a further 2 windows overlooking the side.

Bedroom 2 has a range of fitted bedroom furniture, a wash basin and a bay window to the side.

Bedroom 3, the guest suite comprises a generous sized bedroom with a window overlooking the side and a modern tiled en suite shower room.

Bedroom 4 completes the sleeping accommodation with windows overlooking the side and back.

Also leading off the landing to the rear of the house is the family bathroom This has recently been refitted in a very modern and attractive style with a white suite comprising a free standing roll top claw foot bath with a hand held shower attachment, a separate shower cubicle a toilet and a wash basin. The floor and walls have been tiled and a window looks out to the rear.

Outside the house there is a pleasant lawned garden area with mature borders stocked with a variety of shrubs and trees providing screening and privacy and extending right to the front boundary. The front garden has been pleasantly landscaped with a path leading to the front door and a there is a very spacious block paved driveway accessed through electric security gates, providing standing for several vehicles and leading to a brick built double sized garage to the left of the property. Between the garage and the house, there is a delightful courtyard style patio area with steps up to the house.

The garage which has space for 2 vehicles, currently has one up and over door with the other side suitable as a workshop or for storage but could be used as a double garage if a second door were to be installed.

The Current owners had considered converting the garage into an annex or games room subject to the necessary consent.

Originally a separate village, 2 miles or so south of the centre of Leicester, Knighton became joined up to the city following the development of nearby Clarendon Park on it’s northern border during the second half of the 19th century.

Whilst retaining many of the village’s original features especially in the conservation area around The Church of St Mary Magdalene, which is believed in part to date back to the 14th century, Knighton has grown into a highly desirable suburb bordered by Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, and the Leicestershire towns of Oadby and Wigston.

Forming the southerly edge of the suburb is the Leicester Racecourse and Knighton Park, 78 acres of beautifully laid out parkland including formal gardens, children’s play areas, tennis courts and football pitches. Saffron Brook runs through the park and past the Knighton spinney which has become recognised as a local nature reserve.


The popularity of Knighton as a residential area is influenced by the proximity of The cities universities, hospitals and the city centre itself. It has become one of the more favoured areas by people moving into the city as it is located between Welford Road and London Road, two of the main arterial routes into the city, the later being the location of Leicester’s Railway Station which is just over on hour from London St Pancras – Home of The Eurostar.

As well as the amenities in the nearby city centre, neighbouring Clarendon Park has a popular shopping area on Queen’s Road and Clarendon Park Road which is also home to a number of fashionable bars and restaurants. Nearby Oadby town centre also provides day to day amenities including a range of banking facilities, a range of pubs and restaurants, M&S Simply Foods, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.

The outer ring road runs through Knighton and leads directly to the M1 and M69 motorways providing easy access to other major towns and cities.

Birmingham Airport is less than 40 miles away and East Midlands Airport is less than 20 miles away.


What the Vendors say.
The present owners have lived in Knighton for most of their married lives and feel lucky to have found such a nice area with everything they need so close to hand. With a range of state and private schooling nearby, their children have all been educated locally and gone on to enjoy professional careers.

“We did move out of the area once” they said “but we missed the lovely community feel that Knighton offers and so we decided to move back.

“There are so many local amenities within walking distance with Clarendon Park shopping area and nearby Oadby both offering a full range of shops, banks, public houses and restaurants.” “Leicester Race course is just up the road with The Leicester Squash Club next door providing a range of sporting and social activities.”


“Whether you want to get into the city centre, travel out of town on the motorways or catch a train to London, everything is so convenient”

“Having Knighton Park just across the road is great “they both agreed “As well as all of the activities on the park, the formal gardens and mature trees form an ever changing landscape as we go from one season to the next - I don’t think we will ever leave Knighton again, it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to sell our lovely home but as keen gardeners, we are looking for a house in Knighton, very similar to this one, but with a large garden to keep us occupied”

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Property Features :

• Detached Family Home
• Four Bedrooms
• Three Reception Rooms
• Sought After Location
• Detached Double Sized Garage