228 High Street, Exeter, Devon

Situated in the heart of the city centre in Exeter, this development opportunity proposes the formation of eight new two bedroom apartments at 228 High Street. Presently, the existing structure comprises a three storey building with basement – part of the basement and the ground floor are currently leased by Costa Coffee (Note: the freehold of these parts of the building do not form part of the sale). The approved development proposes conversion of the existing first floor (previous office/commercial space) to form three apartments, and conversion of the existing second floor (previous office/commercial space) to form two further apartments. Three additional apartments are then proposed by new build development on the second floor (one apartment) and creation of an entirely new third floor (two
apartments). A summary of the proposed accommodation is set out below:

First Floor Apartment 1 – 65sqm (700sqft) – 2B/3P

Apartment 2 – 58sqm (624sqft) – 2B/3P

Apartment 3 – 85sqm (915sqft) – 2B/4P

Second Floor Apartment 4 – 66sqm (710sqft) – 2B/3P

Apartment 5 – 62sqm (667sqft) – 2B/3P

Apartment 6 – 95sqm (1023sqft) – 2B/4P

Third Floor Apartment 7 – 75sqm (807sqft) – 2B/4P

Apartment 8 – 98sqm (1055sqft) – 2B/4P

The proposed development will therefore comprise approximately 3617sqft of conversion and 2885sqft of new build (excluding communal/circulation spaces).


Consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the UK, Exeter offers a high quality of life, a low crime rate and a highly rated University. With a population of about 120,000, Exeter combines modern facilities with a sense of the past.
Cafés, restaurants, pubs, and modern shops mix with historic buildings. This includes the Cathedral which was consecrated in 1133 and rebuilt in the late medieval period and the Guildhall which is claimed to be the oldest civic working building in the country. Communication links are excellent with the city being close to the M5, A30/A38 into Cornwall, mainline rail stations and Exeter International Airport.