Streatham Drive, Exeter, EX4

Rosehayes is an elegant detached family residence in one of Exeter’s most prestigious addresses, moments from the University and close to the city centre.

Set within a generous and private plot on the highly sought-after Streatham Drive, Rosehayes is a substantial detached home offering beautifully proportioned accommodation, mature gardens and exceptional versatility. With its enviable proximity to the University of Exeter and the city’s academic and cultural centres, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished family home in a premier location.

A traditional canopy porch opens into a welcoming reception hall, rich in original character and featuring a walk-in pantry, thoughtful details that reflect the home’s heritage and practicality. A cloakroom and separate WC, both with quarry tiled flooring, are conveniently positioned from the hall.

The ground floor provides two spacious and light filled reception rooms, each enjoying charming outlooks and original open fireplaces. The dual-aspect sitting room is a warm and inviting space, with parquet wooden flooring and Minton fireplace, garden views and a glazed side door opening onto the large rear garden. The dining room offers an elegant setting for formal occasions or relaxed family meals, enjoying the warmth from the fireplace and views over the garden.

The kitchen is in need of updating, yet offers plenty of storage in addition to a pantry and space for all essential appliances. Adjoining this is a rear lobby with quarry tiled flooring, notable for its distinctive circular window and direct access to the garden. From here, a second ground-floor WC and a storage room, which offers excellent potential as a home office, utility or hobby space.

An impressive solid oak staircase rises to a wide first-floor landing, leading to five bedrooms that provide outstanding flexibility for modern family life. Four are generous double rooms, several featuring original fireplaces, fitted wash hand basins and attractive garden or dual-aspect views. The principal bedroom is currently arranged as a library, showcasing the versatility of the accommodation. The fifth bedroom is a single room, ideal as a nursery or dedicated home office or potentially create a further bathroom or en-suite, next to the adjacent WC, depending on requirements.

The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over, pedestal basin and a walk-in airing cupboard, complemented by a separate WC on the same floor.

Outside, Rosehayes is approached via a private driveway providing parking for several vehicles, together with an integral garage. The front garden is attractively landscaped, while the rear garden is a particular highlight, being private, expansive and cleverly designed. A paved terrace offers the perfect setting for outdoor dining, leading onto lawns framed by mature trees and planting. A more natural area to the rear of the garden provides further potential for recreation or cultivation and is complemented by three timber storage sheds and a greenhouse. The large lower garden has an orchard area which includes apple and plum trees and a planted area with raspberries and blackberries, along with a former vegetable plot.

Peacefully positioned yet exceptionally well connected, Rosehayes combines generous living space, character features and a prime location close to Exeter’s universities, transport links and amenities, making it an outstanding long-term family home.

Situation

Rosehayes occupies an enviable position on Streatham Drive, widely regarded as one of Exeter’s most desirable residential roads. The property lies within easy walking distance of the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus and adjoins its beautifully landscaped grounds, including lakes and arboretum, an especially appealing setting for academic and professional buyers.

Exeter College, one of the UK’s leading further education institutions, is approximately 0.5 miles away, while the city centre is just 0.6 miles distant, offering an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, cultural attractions and everyday amenities.

Exeter St David’s railway station, around 0.5 miles from the property, provides direct services to London Paddington (approximately two hours), Bristol and the North. Road connections via the A377, A30 and M5 offer straightforward access across the region, while Exeter International Airport is approximately 6 miles away.

The area is well served by respected schools, green spaces and recreational facilities, with the nearby university grounds and parks providing excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits. This balance of tranquillity, connectivity and lifestyle appeal makes Rosehayes a particularly compelling proposition.

Services

Mains gas (central heating and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage.
Broadband: Openreach (previously with BT).
Mobile coverage available from several networks including O2, EE, Three and Vodafone.
Council Tax Band: G.

Garden

Large rear gardens with lawns, sheds, greenhouse and an abundance of wildlife.