Athelstan Road, Exeter

A beautifully presented four-bedroom period terraced home, offering stylish and spacious family accommodation in the highly sought-after St Leonards area of Exeter. The property has been extensively refurbished and significantly improved by the current owner, combining period character with modern comforts and a strong focus on energy efficiency. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.

THE PROPERTY

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and has been thoughtfully redesigned to suit modern family life. On the ground floor is an open-plan living/dining room featuring a front bay window and a feature woodburner set within a brick fireplace. There is a downstairs WC and a superb modern kitchen/diner within a rear extension. The dining area benefits from bifolding doors that open directly onto the rear garden, creating an excellent space for entertaining and everyday living.

The modern kitchen features an integrated oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. A peninsular incorporates various cupboards and drawers providing ample storage.

On the first floor are three double bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom, together with a contemporary family bathroom. A fourth double bedroom has been created within the second-floor loft conversion, providing a versatile space ideal for a guest bedroom or home office.

Externally, the property enjoys a low-maintenance rear garden with gated rear access. Residents also benefit from on-street permit parking.

The home further benefits from underfloor heating on the ground floor, controlled by a Nest smart thermostat system, a recently installed gas boiler and full double glazing, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round.

THE LOCATION

The property is situated on a peaceful road in the highly regarded St Leonards area of Exeter, retaining the charm of its period origins while enjoying immediate access to excellent local amenities. Magdalen Road, a vibrant village-style hub, is close by and offers an exceptional range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, bakery, deli, farm shop, wine merchant, local supermarket and Waitrose. Exeter city centre is within short walking distance, providing access to Princesshay, John Lewis and Cathedral Yard, while the historic Quayside is also close at hand with its popular eateries, pubs and leisure activities.

The River Exe, Riverside Valley Park and surrounding countryside are easily accessible for walking, cycling and watersports, with the scenic Exe Estuary cycle path stretching as far as the renowned Turf Locks pub. The area is well served by highly regarded schools, and Exeter offers excellent transport links, including direct rail services to London in approximately two hours and international flights from Exeter Airport.


DIRECTIONS

From Western Way turn onto Magdalen Road towards the centre of St Leonards then take the first turn into Denmark Road. Take the next left to Barnfield Road and immediate right for Athelstan Road where the property is located on the left hand side.


SERVICES

Local Authority: Exeter City Council
Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Residents on street parking
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Services: Mains water and drainage
Energy Efficiency Rating: TBC (ordered)
Flooding- This is deemed to be very low risk for rivers & seas and very low for surface water.
Internet- We understand that standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband can be found in this locality providing a download speed up to 1800Mbps
Mobile Phone signal - Several networks are currently displayed as available at the property.

AGENT'S NOTE

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. We use the services of a third party, Hipla, a Law Society Licensed company. We will require the full name, mobile phone number and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £24 including VAT for this, (per person), payable direct to Robert Williams Estate Agents. Details will be provided upon request. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until all the required mandatory checks are complete.
It is a mandatory requirement for a Sales or Lettings Agent to be part of a redress scheme, we have membership with The Property Ombudsman (a government approved redress scheme). It is a mandatory requirement for a Lettings Agent to be part of a Client Money Protection scheme, we have membership with Propertymark (a government approved client money protection provider).