Thorpe Meadows, Countesthorpe
Leicester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5QU
Leicester Road,Countesthorpe,Leicestershire,LE8 5QU Map
Our Thorpe Meadows development is located in the idyllic village of Countesthorpe. Surrounded by rolling countryside close to the city of Leicester, it is the perfect location for your new family home. With good schools nearby and easy access to the M69 / M1 for commuting and leisure, you have everything that you need in the close vicinity yet can still enjoy the tranquillity of rural life.
The new properties in Thorpe Meadows are part of Redrow’s celebrated Heritage Collection. These homes are always in demand, thanks to their blend of traditional architecture with the modern, family-friendly interiors that are perfect for everyday living. The pride that has gone into building these properties is evident in every detail of the houses, and is a pride that we know you will share as soon as you move into your new home.
With a selection of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses for sale on the development, we can cater for families of all sizes and needs. In a highly sought-after location that is ideal for children and adults alike, Thorpe Meadows is the perfect place for those wanting a new home in which to make a lifetime of memories.
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Education
Whether you have infants, primary-school children or older offspring you will be certain to find a school to suit your requirements when you live in our new development. Very young children can attend Green Lane Infants School or Braunstone Frith Infant School, while kids of primary-school age can be enrolled in institutions such as Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School or Greenfield Primary School in Leicester.Older children can attend Leysland High School and Countesthorpe Community College, while university students can go to the award-winning University of Leicester, which was voted University of the Year seven times running by Times Higher Education.
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Leysland High School
Winchester Road, Leicester, LE8 5PR
South Wigston High School
St. Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA
Greenfield Primary School
Gwendoline Drive, Leicester, LE8 5SG
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Hospital Lane, Leicester, LE8 4FE
Countesthorpe Community College
Winchester Road, Leicester, LE8 5PR
University of Leicester
Leicester, LE1 7RH
Transport
Our new Thorpe Meadows development is situated in the charming village of Countesthorpe in Leicestershire. Residents of Thorpe Meadows have easy access to the bustling city of Leicester itself, being just six miles south of the city centre. It is also just two miles distant of neighbouring villages such as Kilby, Cosby and Willoughby Waterlays, all of which are easily accessible by car. The nearest train stations can be found in South Wigston and Narborough, or you can catch a train from Leicester Railway Station on London Road. The nearest airport is the East Midlands Airport at Castle Donington in Derby, which offers both national and international flights to most destinations in the world.Show transport information
Leicester Railway Station
London Road, Leicester, LE2 0QB
East Midlands Airport
Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA
Leisure
Unsurprisingly, the city of Leicester boasts a diverse variety of things to see and do, meaning you will never be stuck for ways to fill a free afternoon. Visit the apes and monkeys at Twycross Zoo, learn more about outer space at the National Space Centre or enjoy hours of outdoor fun at the Wistow Maze or Twinlakes Park.The Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre is also always worth a visit and if you are looking for a fun family day out why not head to Conkers in the National Forest and take advantage of their excellent indoor and outdoor activities?
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ODEON Cinema
Freemans Park, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7LB
VUE Cinema
Meridian Leisure Park, Lubbesthorpe Way, Leicester, LE19 1JZ
Blaby Golf Centre
Lutterworth Road, Leicester, LE8 4DP
Wigston Swimming Pool
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DP
Kibwoth Golf Club
Weir Road, Leicester, LE8 0LP
Dining
Whether you just want a cappuccino and a slice of cake in a cosy tearoom, or a gourmet meal in a fancy restaurant, Leicester has an eatery to suit you. Enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of Cafe Mbriki and while away a couple of hours over cups of their excellent coffee and plates of Greek mezze, or enjoy the delicious sandwiches served by Croques on Loseby Lane.For a hearty main meal head to Michelin Guide recommended restaurant The Boot Room on Millstone Road and sample their a la carte menu and carefully selected wines.
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Glen Parva Manor
The Ford, Leicester, LE2 9TL
The Fox & Tiger
Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DN
1852 Brewery Co
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DH
Axe & Square
Wigston Street, Leicester, LE8 5RQ
The Bulls Head
Main Street, Leicester, LE8 5QX
Amenities
When you live in our Thorpe Meadows development you have easy access to all of the local services and amenities in Leicester, including dental practices, veterinarians and doctors’ surgeries. GP-centred care can be found at Countesthorpe Health Centre on Central Street while Blaby Dental Practice will cater for all your dental needs. Primary healthcare is provided by the Leicester Royal Infirmary in the city’s Infirmary Square.Leicester also boasts numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and bars and there are two local cinemas - the ODEON at Freemans Park and Vue in the Meridian Leisure Park on Lubbesthorpe Way.
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Blaby Dental Practice
Lutterworth Road, Leicester, LE8 4DN
Countesthorpe Health Centre
Central Street, Leicester, LE8 5QJ
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW
Shopping
Thorpe Meadows residents can enjoy access to a plethora of shopping opportunities in nearby Leicester. If you are just after some daily essentials, head to the Tesco Extra on Blaby Road in Wigston. For designer goods and other specialty items, your destination should be the highly popular High Cross Shopping Centre, which includes a four-storey John Lewis outlet, an Apple store and a range of fashion stores such as Accessorize, H&M and Karen Millen.For a more novel shopping experience make your way to Leicester Market and, depending on the weather, explore the indoor or outdoor version and pick up a colourful variety of purchases ranging from fish and spices to jewellery and footwear.
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Tesco
Blaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4SE
Highcross Shopping Centre
Shires Lane, Leicester, LE1 4AN
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The development location is Leicester Road,Countesthorpe,Leicestershire,LE8 5QU
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Specification
Redrow consistently strive to be at the forefront of design and innovation, and we continue to review new and emerging trends to ensure we bring you the best available finishing touches to help you create your own truly inspirational home.
Touches you’ll find all around you in your new home. From stunning brick detailing, high quality sandstone plinths, headers and cills, wide barge boards, decorative ridgework and ornate finials, every home is built to an individual specification.
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We are proud members of the World Wildlife Fund Forestry Trade Network, which means we continually strive to increase our use of timber from accredited sources.
Also, to help maintain your Heritage Collection home's good looks, with next to no effort from you, we've crafted frames from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), so there’s no need for painting or maintenance.
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Redrow kitchens feature the latest in integrated, energy-saving appliances from leading brand manufacturers such as Siemens, Bosch & AEG.
Our bedrooms have the option of hand-crafted fitted wardrobes from Hammonds and Gooding Group, both of which are dedicated to bringing you quality from the inside out.
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Design has always been important to us at Redrow and all our homes are designed to be traditional on the outside but thoroughly modern on the inside.
Design is not just about intricate details. Every aspect of our homes has been carefully thought through, with one eye on the key trends in interior design, the other on the needs of the homeowner.
Whether it’s the size, layout, the plethora of family-friendly features, right down to the proximity of schools, transport and amenities, your new home has been designed for life. Your life.
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Our homes offer, on average, a 53% improvement in heat loss compared to homes built in the 70's and 35% over homes built just 10 years ago†
Our homes consistently out-perform the recommended minimum air-tightness standards, resulting in LESS heat loss and FEWER draughts.
Our homes come with SMART meters fitted as standard, putting you in control of your electricity usage and your bills
Our homes could reduce your fuel bills by over £550* per year.
Our homes come with 100% low energy light fittings fitted as standard, plus water efficient fittings, saving you £86 on your annual water bill.
† Research conducted by National Energy Services and commissioned by the New Homes Marketing Board.
* Research conducted by National Energy Services and commissioned by the New Homes Marketing Board.
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