
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Pennsylvania, Exeter

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
4,180 sq ft
388 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
- Exceptional Victorian Detached House
- Close to City Centre and University
- Annexe and Home-Working Potential
- Stunning Kitchen/Family Room
- Five Bedrooms - One En Suite and Dressing Room
- Lower Floor with Huge Potential
- Well Planted Landscaped Garden and Driveway For Two Cars
Description
A fine example of imposing, Victorian architecture, Hillsborough Lodge presents a unique opportunity to purchase one of the city's finest homes.
The house has recently undergone an extensive programme of renovation and modernisation and now offers the perfect blend of period character and charm, combined with modern contemporary living.
The accommodation is spread over four floors and offers so much potential for home-working, multi-generational annexe accommodation, or even income potential. Alternatively, Hillsborough Lodge is just a perfect family home.
The ground floor features an entrance lobby and welcoming reception hallway with parquet flooring and period detail. There is a beautifully finished large sitting room and dining room with bay window and bespoke fitted storage.
The Kitchen/Family room is simply stunning. Finished to an exceptional standard, with bespoke styling and has become a perfect space for family living and entertaining. At the rear of the ground floor there is a utility room, a room which could be made into an office and a cloakroom.
The first floor is approached by an elegant, turning staircase to a large, bright landing. There are three large double bedrooms on this floor, including the impressive principal suite with dressing room and stylish bathroom. This floor has an additional, separate high quality shower room.
A door and staircase rises to the second floor, which requires finishing off, but could be a completely self-contained area or flat with two large rooms which could be additional bedrooms or living and bedroom space and there is a room which could be made into a comfortable kitchen.
The lower ground floor again offers much potential. There are four really good sized rooms and hallway. There is real potential to adapt these rooms into habitable space, work rooms, or even a home cinema and gym.
Outside, Hillsborough Lodge has the benefit of off road parking for two cars and a very pretty, well planted garden which has been recently landscaped with well tended lawn and planted borders. There is a delightful south facing patio area offering much privacy, a perfect spot for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Situation
Hillsborough Lodge enjoys a fantastic location on the edge of the city centre with its large array of shops, restaurants and recreational amenities. The university campus is within walking distance with its botanical gardens, sports facilities and Northcott theatre.
This historic cathedral city offers a wealth of amenities, including the Princesshay shopping centre, a variety of restaurants, theatres, and cinemas. Nearby are Exeter College and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, along with an excellent selection of both state and independent schools.
St David’s Railway Station provides direct links to London Paddington and Waterloo, while St James’ Park Station is less than half a mile away. Exeter also benefits from a thriving airport and excellent road connections, with easy access to the M5 motorway, A30, and A38 Devon Expressway.
Directions
From Exeter city centre, proceed along Longbrook Street to the mini roundabout. Continue straight across into Pennsylvania Road and just before the traffic lights turn left into Lower St. Germans Road and the property will be found on the left hand side.
SERVICES:
The vendors advise the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage. Telephone landline connected and under contract with BT. Broadband: Full Fibre 100 currently under contract with BT. Download speed 150 Mbps and Upload speed 30 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including 02, EE, Three and Vodafone.
AGENTS NOTE:
The property sits within the Longbrook Conservation Area. The vendor advises that a small area of the garden was affected by Japanese Knotweed (3 or 4 stems) identified in 2018 (under the previous ownership). Treatment plan carried out by Southwest Knotweed 2018 – 2023. Transferable insurance backed guarantee in place until 2032. Plant now eradicated. The vendor also advises that Planning Permission was granted in March 2025 for the widening of the existing driveway parking area, with retaining wall and removal of laurel tree. Construction of a rear external staircase to provide access from upper French doors to garden level. Erection of a fence along top of northern boundary wall. Planning ref 25/0056/FUL.
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: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway,Off street
- 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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