With its thriving community, good amenities and shopping, excellent transport links, highly rated schools and a wide mix of newer and period property, it is clear why Kirby Muxloe is such a popular village for people looking to buy property in Leicestershire.

The village suburb is just five miles from Leicester city and is extremely convenient for the ring roads and the city’s motorway connections. This makes it the ideal location for people looking for a new home in Leicestershire that can offer a high quality of life as well as a relatively stress-free commute.

Kirby Muxloe was originally a farming settlement with Danish origins, but it almost doubled its size after the arrival of the railway in the late 1800s. This included the creation of fine period housing around the Kirby Fields station.

The village suffered the axe of Beeching in 1964, when the railway station was closed, but Kirby Muxloe remained a prime residential choice for commuters – as it continues to be today.

Kirby Muxloe has more than 4,500 residents and is a hugely popular area for buyers of residential property in Leicester. Homes in the conservation area of Kirby Fields are always in particular demand.

Rightmove data reveals that most of the properties sold in Kirby Muxloe over the past year were detached homes. These sold for an average of around £410,340, whilst semi-detached homes reached an average of £236,685.

Terraced properties, meanwhile, fetched an average of £163,714, meaning that the overall average was £342,513. Some new-build homes are on the cards for Kirby Muxloe in the future, along with an improved open space for public use.

One of Kirby Muxloe’s main features is the area’s castle, which is a 15th-centry fortified mansion. This was built for Lord Hastings, although it was never finished. Lord Hastings was executed in 1483.

The stunningly conserved ruin is currently owned by English Heritage, which maintains the attraction for visitors who arrive to see its complete tower, fine gatehouse and moated remains.

In the heart of the village, meanwhile, there is an attractive array of amenities and stores. These include a range of fashion, crafts and hairdressing businesses, along with other stores and companies catering to day-to-day demands.

The Royal Oak is the traditional village pub, complete with a popular function room and big beer garden, whilst The Castle Hotel is a 17th-century pub and restaurant which was once the farmhouse for the castle but is now part of a family-friendly chain. The Castle Hotel offers overnight accommodation for visitors to the area.

For sports enthusiasts and those people looking for plenty of social activities, Kirby Muxloe has plenty to offer. From archery to amateur dramatics, the thriving community caters for all tastes, ages and enthusiasms. Kirby Muxloe Sports and Village Club offers excellent sporting facilities and is used by both Kirby Muxloe FC and Kirby Muxloe Cricket Club. There are also free tennis and bowls on offer.

For golfers, there is a private course that sits on a site dating back to the end of the 19th century and is recognised as having some of the best greens in the country. There are also putting and chipping greens, a short-game area and an all-weather driving range to enjoy.

Are you looking to make a move to Leicestershire? Why not call Keywest today and speak with a member of our expert property team – 01162 544 555.