Kirby Muxloe Castle Floor Plans

However the ambitious plans and dreams of its owner william lord hastings were not completely made a reality.

Kirby muxloe castle floor plans.

Image 1 of 19. It was left unfinished and fell into decline soon after its abandonment. Kirby muxloe castle also known historically as kirby castle is a ruined fortified manor house in kirby muxloe leicestershire england. William lord hastings began work on the castle in 1480 founding it on the site of a pre existing manor house.

The standing and buried remains of a quadrangular castle and its associated leat and outlet channel. A10 bd29 f df03 44 f8 8509 717 d152 abe17 jpg. Single storey rear extension porch to front detached double garage in rear garden and new vehicular access point to linden lane. Most of the foundations had been laid the gatehouse largely built and the western tower wholly built when work was brought to an abrupt halt by the execution of the owner.

Construction began in 1480 on the place of an older moated manor house. 25 linden lane kirby muxloe leicestershire le9 2eg. The well appointed and generously proportioned accommodation benefits from gas fired central heating upvc. The development is situated directly next to kirby muxloe golf club and within a mile of the picturesque fortified mansion kirby castle the perfect location for a family day out in leicestershire.

Gallery for kirby muxloe castle membership starts from 48 membership gives you unlimited access to castles and gardens historic houses and abbeys and kids go free. 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale. Kirby muxloe castle is a red brick fortified mansion in leicestershire england. Floor plans 400 000 offers in region of mortgage options.

Although kirby muxloe castle was never completed the standing remains which are listed grade i and included in the scheduling provide evidence for the layout of the site. The development is also conveniently located 5 miles west of the centre of leicester. William lord hastings began work on the castle in 1480 founding it on the site of a pre existing manor house william was a favourite of king edward iv and had prospered considerably during the wars of the roses. Superb three bedroomed detached bungalow situated in an exclusive residential area withing the sought after village of kirby muxloe.

The manor of kirby muxloe was owned by the pakeman family during c14 and the foundations of the hall of their stone built manor house constructed within a moat are visible in the courtyard of the quadrangular castle which replaced it in c15. Providing direct road links to nottingham and london via the m1.