Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2

An elegant Grade II listed townhouse, positioned within one of St. Leonards’ most desirable road, offering beautifully renovated accommodation and gated driveway parking.

Description

66 Wonford Road is a handsome Grade II listed townhouse dating from the 1840s, forming part of one of the most attractive terraces in St Leonards and situated within a particularly secluded conservation area of the city. Notably, the property benefits from a gated driveway, providing off street parking for two vehicles, in addition to a single garage.

The house has been comprehensively refurbished to an exceptional standard following an extensive programme of works completed in 2022, combining period charm with modern convenience. Original features have been carefully preserved, including sash windows, decorative fireplaces and the original staircase, while significant improvements include a full rewire, new plumbing throughout and the installation of bespoke kitchen and bathroom suites. The result is a beautifully balanced home offering flexible accommodation, currently arranged to provide six bedrooms.

The property extends to approximately 2,941 sq ft, arranged over four floors. Access is via an iron gated pathway leading to the front door and entrance porch, which opens into a welcoming central hallway. To the front lies an elegant sitting room enjoying a double aspect and French doors opening onto a charming covered veranda with an established grape vine. Opposite is a formal dining room, which leads through to a rear utility area and cloakroom, providing useful secondary access to the garden.

The lower ground floor is centred around a stylish shaker style kitchen, fitted with white marble worktops, a central breakfast island and space for informal dining. Adjoining the kitchen are a pantry and utility room with direct access to the rear garden. To the front is a cosy family room with fitted storage, a double aspect and a garden door, while a further cloakroom completes this level.

On the first floor, there is a generous principal bedroom to the front, a second bedroom to the rear and a well appointed family bathroom. The second floor enjoys far reaching views towards the Haldon Hills and provides four further bedrooms, two doubles and two singles, served by a contemporary shower room.

The southerly and easterly facing garden is fully enclosed and attractively landscaped, offering a wraparound lawn with mature borders and a decked terrace well suited to outdoor dining. The gravelled driveway, approached via an electronic gate, provides off street parking for two vehicles and leads to the garage. To the rear of the property is an additional patio area with steps descending to a useful undercroft space.

Location

Located on the corner of Wonford Road and Marlborough Road, the house is set within the heart of St Leonards. Exeter’s most favoured residential area, with its tree lined streets and vibrant community atmosphere, close by there are fine selection of independent shops and cafes on the Magdalen Road shopping parade (approx. 0.2 miles), whilst the city centre and a Waitrose supermarket are all within walking distance (approx. 0.5 miles).

Exeter is a thriving city, with excellent communication links to London and the rest of the UK, including a main line train stations and an International Airport. The city centre boasts The Princesshay Shopping Centre, Guildhall Food Halls, a John Lewis Department store as well as an extensive selection of independent shops and eateries, theatres, an award winning museum and a world class University.

There are a fine selection of state and private schools in the city including St. Leonards Primary School, Exeter School, The Maynard School, all within easy walking distance of the property. Exeter also has the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Nuffield Hospital and is also home to the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Marlborough Road is a short walk from the River Exe, with extensive recreation facilities along the river including cycling, walking, kayaking, rowing and paddle boarding, to name but a few. There is a David Lloyd Club at Sandy Park, home to the Exeter Chiefs, as well as numerous gyms, sports facilities and recreation grounds throughout the city, including those at Exeter University and the new state of the art facilities at St. Sidwell's in the centre of the city. The Exeter Golf & Country Club has a fine 18 hole golf course and there are many first class golf courses within easy reach of the city, including Woodbury Park, Dawlish Warren and the Teignmouth Golf Club.

Square Footage: 2,941 sq ft



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