Princess Road West, New Walk, LE1

Positioned along the elegant sweep of Princess Road West, this distinguished Georgian four-bedroom townhouse presents a dark, confident frontage. The current owners have overseen a back to brick renovation, balancing period integrity with a quiet modernity. Original proportions have been largely preserved, with subtle reconfigurations that improve flow and function. The house sits just off New Walk, a rare historic promenade, and is a five-minute walk from Leicester’s city centre and under ten from the mainline station, with direct services to London St Pancras in just over an hour. Notably, the house featured on “George Clarke’s Old House, New Home” series and a distinctive Blue Heritage Plaque is positioned on the brickwork, awarded by the City of Leicester to commemorate the renowned clockmaker Edward Loseby who resided here in 1877, famously known for Leicester’s clocktower landmark in the city centre.

Set slightly above street level, the house opens to a wide, light-filled hallway. The sash windows have been reinstated and are heritage-approved sealed unit double-glazed throughout. The living room, painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Inchyra Blue’, centres around a traditional stone fireplace and features original cornicing and picture rails, it connects via a generous opening to the dining room. Painted floorboards unify both spaces and draw the eye down to the kitchen.

Forming part of a rear extension, the kitchen is a standout. The mono-pitched roof and full-height Met Therm Crittall-style glazing bring in abundant light. A palette of Carrara marble, beech, and Farrow & Ball’s ‘Setting Plaster’ creates a warm, tactile atmosphere. The cabinetry, designed by Sebastian Cox for deVol kitchens uses band-sawn beech in a minimalist format. Appliances are by Fisher & Paykel and Mercury, with a substantial Carrara marble slab anchoring the central workspace alongside underfloor heating.

Upstairs, the first floor has been reconfigured into a full-width primary suite comprising a bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. Richly stained floorboards contrast with light-toned walls, and original marble and stone fireplaces. The bathroom, housed in the rear outrigger, is finished with full Carrara marble sheets in the walk-in shower, black Dornbracht fittings, and a freestanding Arroll ‘Lyon’ roll-top bath. Two further bedrooms lie on the top floor, each with views across the city’s varied roofline. A second bathroom sits between them, finished in a timeless, traditional style, providing ample space for all necessary furniture.

A particular highlight is the well configured lower-ground floor basement. Unusually bright for a house of this type, a quiet study occupies the front, with a WC, and a utility room with deVol’s ‘Pantry Blue’ shaker joinery and integrated white goods sit at the rear. The space found here could be altered depending on the next owner’s requirements.

Outside, the rear courtyard has been landscaped with structure and softness in mind. Walls are painted in Little Greene’s ‘Jack Black’ to echo the house’s exterior, softened by mature ivy and clematis. A repurposed water tank forms an urban pond, and architectural planting is lit for evening use. Beyond, a timber gate leads to private off-street parking for two cars, a rarity to have in the city centre.

This is without a shadow of a doubt one of the finest properties our Partner, Gianfranco Paparozzi, has had the privilege of representing this year. An early internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the craftsmanship on offer.

Location:

Princess Road West lies within Leicester’s sought-after New Walk conservation area, known for its tree-lined Georgian and Regency streets and unique pedestrian promenade. The house is just moments from New Walk itself – a historic, traffic-free avenue connecting Victoria Park to the city centre. Leicester’s cultural quarter, Curve theatre, independent shops, Tigers and Foxes grounds, DeMontfort Hall, and restaurants are all within walking distance, while the mainline station is under 10 minutes away on foot, offering direct services to London St Pancras in just over an hour.

Material information:

Council tax band: E.

Tenure: Freehold.

Water meter: No.

EPC rating: D.

The property is situated in the conservation area. Certain restrictions may apply externally.

Parking: Off road parking with a driveway for two vehicles.

Disclaimer

In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.