Roundhill, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2DY

Detached in Leicester, 6 bedroom(s), 5 bathroom(s). Located in LE9 2DY. For sale: £1,500,000. Set in 1.2 acres of mature grounds, Roundhill Manor offers the charm of a rural retreat with the convenience of a sought-after village location, just over 4 miles from the City. Originally two period homes, this striking Victorian transformation—formerly known as The Cliffe—now stands as an elegant Regency-style residence boasting over 7,000 sq. ft. of refined living space. Flooded with natural light through large sash windows, the home features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a wealth of reception space, including three grand rooms, a family-sized kitchen, and a garden room. A sweeping staircase, oak floors, and a magnificent reception hall set the tone for the home’s timeless character. A self-contained first-floor annexe adds flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. Accessed via two sets of electric gates, the gravel drive leads to a detached triple garage. With no listed status and no onward chain, this distinguished home offers an exciting opportunity to own one of the area's most admired residences. Location The property is located within a highly sought after, conservation area known locally as ‘Kirby Fields’. An exclusive residential area which is made up predominantly of large, individual period homes just 0.7 miles from the village centre and 4.4 miles west of Leicester City. The nearby village offers a range of individual shops, church, Primary school, two pub/restaurants and Kirby Muxloe castle remains with moat are Grade I Listed. There is a regular bus services and recreational facilities within the village including a Golf Club and numerous country walks. For the commuter access to the A46, M69 and M1 is close by and excellent rail links to Birmingham and London St. Pancras International are available from Leicester. Distances Leicester 4.4 miles / Nottingham 29.8 miles Market Bosworth 9.2 miles / Loughborough 14.8 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 16 miles / Bradgate Park 5.7 miles / Leicester Grammar School 11.9 miles / Ratcliffe College 12.3 miles / East Midlands Airport 17.5 miles / M69/M1(J21) 4.8 miles History In 1885 two old houses were combined, creating ‘The Cliffe’ the name previously given to this property and which is still visible today on one of the brick, entrance pillars. As one would expect given this property high status there have been many notable owners including John Snaith the owner of a wholesale paint & decorating firm who bought the house in the 1920’s. Major George Hancock Reid a squadron leader in the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War and his wife bought the house in the 1930’s. Reid and Sigrist manufacturers of Aircraft Radar & Navigation Equipment had factories in Desford and Braunstone and who invented many instruments still used in aviation toady. At this time a chauffers cottage referred to as Grahams cottage stood within the grounds of The Cliffe. After their retirement they remained in the house before retiring to Jersey in the 1950’s. A new purpose-built wing was added to the house, creating a maternity hospital which opened in 1957 becoming part of the NHS in 1970. In the early 1990’s Cadeby Homes bought part of the garden clearing the maternity wing making way for eight exclusive homes each bearing the name of previous owners of ‘The Cliffe’. Ground Floor The property is entered through an entrance vestibule into a magnificent, reception hall with dual aspect, oak parquet floor which covers much of the ground floor and highly decorative, oak staircase. The drawing room which leads directly off the hall is southwest facing and features a large, segmental bay window and open fireplace with ornate statutory marble surround which is believed to date from 1885. Two doors from the hall open into the formal dining which has two large windows and French doors which open onto a loggia which can also be accessed from the adjoining family room. The family room has a southeast facing bay window, faux library book case, log burner set within a period surround and door to loggia. The breakfast room and adjoining kitchen have been combined creating a large open plan living kitchen perfect for family and friends to gather. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with high vaulted ceiling, granite worksurfaces and includes a range of integrated appliances. A door from the kitchen leads through a long room into a gorgeous garden room with doors to garden. A fully equipped utility store, butler’s pantry, further stores and two cloaks/WC complete the ground floor accommodation. First Floor A large open landing with fireplace leads to four ensuite bedrooms and self-contained annexe. The principal bedroom which looks out over the garden also has the benefit of its own private balcony. The annexe, comprising of a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and ensuite can also be accessed via its own staircase. Second Floor The grand staircase continues to the second floor where there are t…

Price: £1,500,000.00

Location: Leicester, LE9 2DY

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