
St. Leonards, Exeter

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,774 sq ft
165 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
- 5-bedroom detached home in sought-after St Leonards
- Over 2,000 sq ft of flexible family accommodation
- Large kitchen/dining room with bifold doors to garden
- Separate snug ideal for homeworking or playroom
- Sitting room with log burner and garden access
- Principal bedroom with en suite and fitted storage
- Driveway parking and recently built double garage
- Close to Exeter city centre, Exeter School and the RD&E
Description
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Situated on Marlborough Road in the highly sought-after St Leonards area of Exeter, this substantial five-bedroom home offers over 2,000 sq ft of flexible accommodation, well suited to modern family life and homeworking.
The property is arranged in a way that works well for day-to-day living, with a natural flow between the main spaces and a good balance of open family areas and more private rooms. The hallway gives a practical and welcoming entrance to the house.
At the centre of the home is a large kitchen and dining room, which serves as the main family and social space. It is well proportioned, with plenty of room for both dining and informal seating, and benefits from bifold doors opening directly onto the garden, creating a strong connection between inside and out.
A separate snug provides useful additional living space, ideal as a playroom, second sitting room or home office, while the utility room offers further storage and laundry space with external access.
The main sitting room is a comfortable, more private reception space with dual aspect windows, a log burner and access to the garden.
Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms arranged off a central landing. The principal bedroom includes fitted storage, a dual aspect and an en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are all versatile and would work well for children, guests or homeworking, supported by a modern family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from driveway parking to the front and a recently built large garage with power and light. To the rear, the garden has a sunny southerly aspect, with a lawn, established borders and a patio area that works well for outdoor dining. A side section of garden provides additional space and access.
Situation
Perfectly positioned in the heart of St Leonard’s, Marlborough Road enjoys a prime address in one of Exeter’s most desirable neighbourhoods. This elegant location combines the charm of a close-knit community with the convenience of vibrant city living, just a short, level stroll from Exeter’s historic centre.
At its doorstep lies the much-loved Magdalen Road “village”, a thriving hub of independent cafés, artisan food stores, and everyday essentials, bringing a lively, local atmosphere to daily life. The area is exceptionally well served by education, with a wide selection of highly regarded schools nearby, including The Maynard, Exeter School, and several excellent state schools. The University of Exeter and Exeter College also offer outstanding further and higher education opportunities and St. Luke's campus is within walking distance.
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is just moments away, making the location particularly attractive for healthcare professionals. For leisure, residents enjoy easy access to riverside walks along the Exe, and the cultural delights of the city, from theatres and museums to Exeter’s historic quayside and cathedral. Sporting enthusiasts will appreciate proximity to major venues including Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, and St James Park football ground.
Transport connections are superb. Exeter St David’s offers direct rail links to London Paddington in around two hours, while the M5 motorway and Exeter Airport, just over five miles away, provide excellent connectivity for both business and leisure travel.
This rare combination of community, culture, education, and accessibility makes Marlborough Road an exceptional choice for modern family living in Exeter.
Directions
From the city centre proceed along Heavitree Road and turn left at the traffic lights into College Road. Proceed across the junction into St. Leonards Road and turn left onto Wonford Road. After a short distance turn left onto Marlborough Road and the property will be found just around the first corner on the left hand side.
SERVICES:
The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage. Telephone landline currently in contract with Vodafone VOIP. Broadband is full fibre with Vodafone. With a download speed of 495Mbps and an upload speed of: 70Mbps. The seller advised that mobile signal is covered by all networks including: O2, EE, Three, Vodafone, BT, Sky and Virgin.
AGENTS NOTE:
The property sits within St Leonards Conservation area. Exeter City Council Residents Permit Parking Zone L. The property benefits from planning permission for a two storey extension on the south east elevation Ref: 10/2052/FUL. Single storey extension ref: 23/0155/FUL. Proposed garage and office annexe ref: 22/1213/FUL. For further information please go to the Exeter Planning Portal.
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: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway
- 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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