Barry Close, Kirby Muxloe, LE9

A prestigious family home
As you approach this lovely, detached house built on the edge of an elevated, open plan development of prestigious properties, the immediate impression is of quality. Situated on the outskirts of the west Leicestershire village of Kirby Muxloe, it has enviable proportions measuring over 2,500 square feet and is within its ten-year building warranty. With mock Tudor boarding, white rendering and red brick chimney stack, it has features of a traditional English home, but its recent construction has employed contemporary specifications, and it is banded as a B rated home for energy efficiency. Formerly the show home, the present owner is the original owner and was able to procure interior design elements to maintain its character. This would provide a ‘move in ready’ purchase for those seeking a large, centrally located and chain free new home that is in walking distance from the open countryside.

First impressions
It is presented with an open aspect, bordered at the side with metal railings, planted border and grassed areas. A wide drive sweeps across the front and allows easy access to a double garage. The garage is to the rear and side of the property, allowing space for two side by side parked vehicles. This building once accommodated the site office during the development’s construction and benefits from being decorated, insulated and having additional sockets and data points. It is fitted with an EV charger and to the side, a path leads to the rear of the house and a private, landscaped garden.

Spacious interior
The property fulfils all expectations for a large contemporary family house with a layout on the ground floor consisting of a central hall, generous kitchen diner, separate utility room and cloak room, home office or study, two reception rooms and a double garage. Above on the first floor, there are five bedrooms -two with en-suites – and a family bathroom. With white panelled PVC window frames, security lighting and an alarm system this property has been maintained to a high standard and is still very much, a show home.

The tour
An open red tiled portico above the partially glass panelled entrance, featuring a pair of parallel opaque glass panels to each side and a black composite door, completes the entry. Once inside, a large airy hall creates the central point of the house and pairs of double doors open into the reception rooms and kitchen diner.
The hall has hard flooring, white vertically panelled doors with brushed steel handles and switches. There are two pendant lights. A particularly attractive feature of this space is the carpeted, white balustered staircase, with newel posts and part galleried landing above. It has not been boxed in and adds to the impactful impression of space from the outset.
The neutral palette of colours on walls and floors has been chosen to reflect light and create a contemporary atmosphere, with crisp fresh lines and understated elegance: attention has been given to details, and these themes will resonate throughout the property.

The reception rooms
The first room on the left is the study or home office which overlooks the front and has a fitted desk, shelving and cupboards. Immediately next door and through double doors, is the carpeted lounge. This large room has windows allowing a dual perspective to the side and patio doors opening onto the rear garden. It, like the spacious dining room has windows fitted with pelmets and blinds. Both rooms have painted bare walls and contrasting papered feature walls. Likewise, the dining room is carpeted and benefits from a dual perspective: to the drive and front. This room is next door to a cloakroom. If ground floor sleeping accommodation was required, it could easily be used as a sixth bedroom. Whatever its use, this room provides versatility and the potential for new owners with different needs to explore alternative possibilities.

A superior family space
We now view the beautifully proportioned kitchen diner. It has a central island with stools for informal eating. There are white Shaker inspired floor and wall units across two walls which contrast with the grey speckled worktops and splashbacks in a coordinating neutral colour scheme. This kitchen has flush to the ceiling contemporary lighting and integrated appliances including a Smeg induction hob with extractor hood, a double electric oven, fridge freezer, and dishwasher. The room has a lovely box bay window and a patio door. This allows light to flood naturally into the space and the present owners have made good use of the garden views by creating a comfortable seating and dining area. It is a very relaxed living space which allows younger children to be monitored while at play outside and presents a fantastic option for entertaining on a larger scale, incorporating the garden.
The similarly fitted utility room has units and a sink along a wall. It provides additional storage, plumbing for laundry appliances and a side entrance from the drive giving a practical place for storing coats and shoes without having to walk into the main house

A prime suite and accompanying bedrooms
Apart from the bathing areas on the first floor, a coordinating carpet has been used throughout, and all bedrooms have integrated storage. From the large landing which has a window overlooking the front door, there are two large bedrooms with en-suites to the right and another three - with family bathroom- to the left.
Situated at the front of the house, the spacious master bedroom has its own dressing area and a separate en-suite, with separate bath and shower. The guest bedroom is overlooking the rear of the property and is similarly fitted with an en-suite and wardrobes. Bedrooms three and four are also double rooms and one of them has hand painted walls depicting clouds floating in the sky.
The family bathroom has a separate walk-in shower, bath, toilet and sink unit. This property has four bathing facilities – cloakroom, en-suites and a family bathroom - similarly fitted to a high specification with hard flooring and contemporary heated towel rails and white sanitary ware. The walk in showers are tiled from floor to ceiling.

Landscaped and privately enclosed
The landscaped garden has two specific areas for sitting and enjoying good weather, enclosed by a wall and fencing, with soil beds containing mixed planting and a central lawn. It is a private and secluded retreat.

Kirby Muxloe LE9
Kirby Muxloe is a large village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated approximately four miles west of Leicester’s city centre and approximately six miles south of Narborough. The proximity of the city includes the village in the Leicester Urban Area. Neighbouring villages include Desford to the west, Glenfield to the north-east, and Enderby to the south and Earl Shilton to the south-west. It has a 0116-dialling code, is in the LE9 postcode district and falls within the civil parish of Blaby, under the parliamentary division of Charnwood.
The village is in an excellent position for commuters with the A47 predominantly the village’s link road to Leicester and the M1 (junction 21A, west towards Leicester Forest East). The A447 links to Hinckley and the M69 at Nuneaton. The M42 is south, heading towards Tamworth.

Train stations are close by in Hinckley, Narborough and Leicester, where the Midland Main Railway Line runs trains to London – Leicester to St Pancras - regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily to London, the fastest taking approximately an hour. The village is also well served with local bus companies running regular services into the city and further afield from the St Margaret’s central hub. The larger towns offer a variety of amenities such as edge of town super stores or uniquely bespoke shops, restaurants, sports venues, public houses, cafes and parks. For an even greater variety of entertainment including theatres, the cosmopolitan city of Leicester with its diverse cultural influences means that Kirby Muxloe is ideally located.
The original settlement, now recognised as the area of Kirby Muxloe, has had various names over the centuries. Kirby is linked to the Danish name Caeri and was noted in the 1086 Domesday Book as Carbi, which translated means ‘the settlement of Caeri’. In 1480, and during the period of The War of the Roses, Baron William Hastings instigated the construction of the moated Kirby Muxloe Castle. This castle is a landmark of the area and today is in the care of English Heritage and a popular visitor attraction.

There are two churches in the village. The Parish Church is St. Bartholomew’s, which predates the fourteenth century and The Free Church. The latter building was demolished during an enemy bombing raid in World War Two and had to be rebuilt.
Today, the village is a thriving community and has a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and local businesses providing services. The pharmacy provides a prescription service for the nearby doctor’s surgery and hosts several clinics. A few dentists are also within easy reach. The local village website at is full of local information, including details about locally organised groups, sports amenities and social events being facilitated by the parish council. There are regular meetings in the village hall promoting the interests of the village residents and the web site mentions the, ‘approachable village constable and community support officer policing our village whilst liaising with the residents to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.’

Within the locality, there are many schools offering educational provision across the whole age range; nursery, primary (Kirby Muxloe Primary on Barwell Road), secondary (Brookvale Groby Learning Campus), including private establishments (Dixie Grammar n Market Bosworth) offering bordering facilities. The Office for Standards in Education - OFSTED – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice

Additional Information:
EPC - B
Council Tax Band - G
Local Authority - Blaby District
Broadband Speed - 900Mb