
St Leonards, Exeter

- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,192 sq ft
111 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Guide Price £475,000 - £500,000
- Quiet Residential Street
- Fabulous St Leonards Location
- Positioned Next to the Quay
- Two Reception Rooms
- A Short Walk into the City
- Full of Character and Charm
- Versatile Configuration
- Home Office
Description
This beautiful townhouse is located in a charming part of the city positioned between the historic quayside and the highly desirable area of St Leonards and the City Centre. Offering city living on a quiet residential street which sees little traffic, Melbourne Street is part of this delightful and eclectic collection of roads which link the St Leonards area to the city itself with the unique shape of the renowned Hour Glass public house being the last property at the southern end of the street. The house is rich in period detail throughout, combined with comfortable and stylish modern décor.
Arranged over four floors and accessed through the original front door, the entrance floor comprises two reception rooms with beautiful sash windows and high ceilings, the rear room doubling as a fourth bedroom.
The two upper floors provide an abundance of natural light with a further three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The homely kitchen and dining room are found downstairs and provide access to the rear courtyard garden which is south east facing with space for outside furniture and potted plants and with a rear pedestrian gate. The house offers a versatile layout with at least two rooms to each floor, offering potential for multiple uses across living areas, bedrooms and office space; for those working from home.
This is a superb property, in a rarely available position ideal for the needs of a family or indeed for a professional couple looking to balance busy city life with quiet suburban living.
Situation
Melbourne Street is in a quiet residential area located between Exeter's historic quayside, St Leonards and the City Centre which provides a number of excellent private and state schools at all levels together with a red brick University and expanding college. The city affords excellent sports and leisure facilities being situated on the river and offering a selection of theatres, cinemas, museum, cathedral, football, rugby and leisure centres. Rail links to London Paddington about two hours. Exeter Airport is about five miles away providing regular air services to the UK and International destinations.
Directions
From Exeter City centre proceed via Holloway Street towards Topsham Road. Take the second right hand turning going down the hill into Melbourne Street, the property will be found on the left hand side.
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SERVICES:
The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage. Open coal fire. Telephone landline not currently in contract. Fibre optic broadband currently in contract with Utility Warehouse approx. Download speed 87-110 Mbps and Upload speed 15-20 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including 02 and Vodafone. Residents Parking Permit Zone K. EER/EPC: D Council Tax: C
AGENTS NOTE:
The vendor has advised that the property is Grade II Listed (List entry number 1239747). The property is located in the Southernhay and The Friars Conservation area. The vendors also advise that there is a shared rear lane giving access to the rear of the properties.
Brochures
Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
- Listed
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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