Barnfield Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1

An elegant Edwardian townhouse blending period charm with contemporary living, set in one of Exeter’s most desirable addresses.

Description

Dating from 1906, this beautifully restored townhouse offers generous and versatile accommodation across three floors, showcasing original fireplaces, ornate cornicing, and bay sash windows, all thoughtfully paired with a high-spec contemporary interior. Great care has been taken to enhance the home’s energy efficiency with improved insulation, LED lighting, and double/triple glazing.

Measuring in total just over 2,050 sq. ft, the impressive open-plan kitchen and living space is the heart of the home, flooded with light via a full-width glazed roof and bifold doors that open directly onto the rear terrace. Bespoke cabinetry, a central island and integrated appliances combine to create a stylish and functional family space, with engineered oak flooring and underfloor heating. A separate sitting room to the front, complete with wood-burning stove, offers a cosy retreat.

Upstairs, the generous principal bedroom suite features a bay window, dressing room and smart en suite. A vaulted second bedroom enjoys garden views, while two further double bedrooms are served by a striking family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath and walk-in shower on the second floor. Additional conveniences include a laundry room, cloakroom and Hive-controlled central heating.

The landscaped rear garden offers a private and colourful setting for entertaining, with raised borders, hardwood decking on one level and a tiled terrace on another, with direct access via a rear service lane. To the front, a gated path leads through a well-maintained garden to the front door, with residents parking close by.

Location

Barnfield Road is situated in the highly sought-after St Leonards area of Exeter. The location is as central to the city centre as you could hope for, being just 0.2 miles from Princesshay Shopping Centre.

Leafy St Leonards is favoured for its village atmosphere, within walking distance of the heart of the city. Magdalen Road, also just 0.2 miles away, offers a range of amenities, including a farm shop, cheese shop and delicatessen, as well as various restaurants, cafes, and a pub.

St Leonards is renowned for its wealth of excellent schooling, including St Leonards Primary, Exeter School, and The Maynard, all within approximately half a mile of the property.

Exeter is a thriving city, with its university recognised as one of the best in the country. The city boasts a wide array of cultural offerings, with multiple theatres, cinemas, museums, and arts centres, alongside excellent shopping and dining options, including Princesshay Shopping Centre, Guildhall Food Halls, John Lewis, and a Waitrose supermarket.

There are extensive recreational facilities along the River Exe, including fishing, cycling, walking, kayaking, rowing, and paddleboarding, to name just a few. Among the many gyms and leisure centres in and around the city, there is a David Lloyd Club at Sandy Park, home to the Exeter Chiefs.

The M5 motorway provides excellent links to London, Cornwall, and the Midlands. Exeter is served by two mainline train stations with regular services to London Paddington in just over two hours. The International Airport offers flights to many UK and international destinations.

Square Footage: 2,051 sq ft



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Photographs taken Summer 2025