Lyndhurst Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2

A Grade II listed detached villa set within gorgeous gardens on one of Exeter’s most sought-after residential roads in St. Leonards.

Description

A distinguished Grade II listed semi-detached residence of exceptional character, set within remarkable landscaped gardens on one of Exeter’s finest residential roads. Offered to the market for the first time in nearly 35 years, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained family home, available with no onward chain.

12 Lyndhurst Road is an elegant and beautifully proportioned period villa, showcasing refined stucco elevations and a wealth of original features. The house has been carefully maintained over many years offering versatile family accommodation.

The interiors are particularly appealing, with high ceilings, tall sash windows and original timber floors creating light-filled and welcoming rooms throughout. A central hall leads to elegant reception rooms, including a superb drawing room that opens through a distinctive archway to a further reception/dining room.

The dining room provides an excellent setting for more formal occasions, while a separate snug offers a quieter retreat. A study/office is complemented by an adjoining safe room, providing practical home office space.

To the rear, the kitchen/breakfast room connects directly to a charming covered veranda, which enjoys a gorgeous view across the rear garden. A utility room, cloakroom, and access to a cellar, providing useful ancillary storage, complete the ground floor at the rear of the property.

On the first floor, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom to the front of the property enjoying an en suite. A particularly spacious studio to the rear of the house offers a superb outlook over the rear garden and excellent flexibility, with the potential to be reconfigured as a principal bedroom suite, subject to the necessary consents. Additional bathroom and a WC serves the remaining bedrooms.

Gardens and Grounds:

The rear walled gardens extend to 250 ft and are a truly exceptional feature of the property, representing a rare opportunity within St. Leonards. Beautifully established and highly individual, they offer a wonderful sense of seclusion and tranquillity, with mature trees, structured planting and vibrant borders creating year round interest.

A broad lawn is bordered by deep, well-stocked beds, offering colour and seasonal variation. The veranda offers an wonderfully private setting for outdoor dining and is perfectly positioned to enjoy the garden.

To the front, a gravel driveway is enclosed by mature hedging and is approached through brick pillars, providing ample parking and access to the detached garage. The garage also benefits from a staircase rising to a substantial first floor storage room.

Location

Lyndhurst Road is quite simply of one of the finest addresses in Exeter. The location is superb with the city centre and High Street being less than a mile from the property.

The leafy conservation area of St Leonards is favoured for its village atmosphere, within walking distance of the heart of the city. Magdalen Road, 0.4 miles away around the corner, offers a superb 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: 4,416 sq ft



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Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains, gas, electricity, water and drainage.

The house is a probate sale, whereby Grant of Probate was issued July 2026.

Viewings to be booked strictly through Savills