Richmond Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4

A Grade II listed period townhouse immaculately renovated to a superb standard and close to Exeter’s centre. Wonderfully proportioned over five floors offering plenty of versatile living.

Description

9 Richmond Road is a superbly presented Grade II Listed townhouse that has been extensively renovated throughout. Set at the end of one of the finest terraces in central Exeter, the property sits in a very secluded conservation area in the heart of the city.

The house is presented to the highest standard throughout, retaining many of its original period features including sash windows, decorative fireplaces and the original staircase, giving character and versatile modern living space throughout. The house enjoys a beautifully kept garden and offers parking on a private road to the side of the property.

Measuring just under 3,800 sq feet (including the cellar) and set over five storeys, the house is entered via a welcoming entrance hallway that leads to the impressively presented kitchen breakfast room that enjoys a double aspect to the front and side. The main heart of the house, the kitchen is a perfect blend of modern living with the characterful period features the property has on offer. High spec base and wall units are completed by a central breakfast bar, blending with an original fireplace and the original oak timber floors. Adjacent the a well-proportioned dinning room links to a newly created sun room area to the rear. The ground floor is completed by a shower room presented to the highest standard.

The lower ground floor level, currently configured as a games room and gym with a kitchenette, can also be configured to offer a living room and bedroom, which could be ideal for guests or possibly multi-generational living. There are storage spaces that allow scope to convert the basement level fully to a self contained annexe if so desired. Additionally there is a utility room, and stairs from the lower ground level leading to a cellar below.

Upstairs, the first floor incorporates an elegant and impressive sitting room that enjoys a front and side aspect via sash windows and offers a spacious living. Adjacent is a superb double bedroom with exposed timber floors and a feature ornate fireplace.

The entire second floor features the principle bedroom suite, with a superb king sized bedroom, with a large dressing room that features a freestanding roll top bath, again with two sash windows to the front aspect. The whole suite makes for a perfect cosy and luxurious hideaway. The final floor has the potential to be configured as two double bedrooms, but is currently configured as one bedroom opening into a playroom.

The extremely pretty garden to the rear of the house is accessed from the lower ground floor. The immediate area from the house has a store, and steps lead to the south easterly facing garden, which acts as a real suntrap. Designed to be easy to maintain, the garden is mostly lawned with surrounding raised beds. To the end there is a delightful paved terrace that makes as a perfect spot for alfresco dining. There is side access to the garden, which leads to a private road where the current owners can park up to two cars.

Location

This fabulous Grade II listed Georgian home occupies a much sought after location in one of the city’s finest central residential roads. Wonderfully located with fantastic access to the city centre, the University, and both of the city’s mainline railway stations, the property has on its doorstep all of the amenities of the city, including John Lewis, the Princesshay Shopping Centre ,and Cathedral yard with its superb selection of restaurants and shops.

There is a wide choice of local schools both from the independent and state sectors including Exeter School, Maynard’s and the Cathedral School, whilst Blundell’s School in Tiverton offers a daily bus service from Exeter. The nearby Exeter University grounds also offer an array of sporting leisure facilities including the University Sports Park with a large state of the art gym, indoor tennis courts, fitness classes and an outdoor swimming pool. Northcott Theatre is also on the campus. Exeter Squash Club and Cricket Club are a 10 minutes’ walk from the house. Further gym, spa and swimming facilities can be found at the nearby award-winning St Sidwell’s Point leisure centre.

The M5 motorway network, providing links to London and The Midlands is to the east of the city, as is Exeter International Airport. Exeter has two railway stations, with Exeter St David’s offering regular services to Paddington and Exeter Central to Waterloo.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Exeter has extensive recreation facilities along the River Exe including fishing, cycling, walking, kayaking, rowing and paddle boarding. Dartmoor National Park is close with infinite walking opportunities and cosy pubs serving the best of local produce. The beaches at Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Dawlish Warren are a short drive away and well served by local rail services. There is also a David Lloyd Club at Sandy Park, home to the Exeter Chiefs. Exeter Golf & Country Club has an 18-hole golf course and there are many other first-class golf courses in easy reach of the city, including Woodbury Park, East Devon, Warren and Stover.

Fantastic local restaurants and cafes such as Harry’s, The Ivy, Rendezvous and The Hour Glass are all located in the centre of the city. Further afield, but within reach, you will find The Pig at Gittisham, the Galley fish restaurant in Topsham as well as fine dining at Lympstone Manor and Gidleigh Park. The award-winning Darts farm shop, café and restaurant sits conveniently close to Topsham where you can enjoy scenic estuary walks

Square Footage: 3,788 sq ft



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Additional Info

Exeter Cathedral about 0.5 mile Exeter Central Station about 0.3 miles Exeter St David's about 0.4 mile

Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Fire Suppression misting system throughout.

On-street residents parking is available. A private road for residents use only allows for 2 off-street parking spaces. These parking spaces are not part of the title of the property.