Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2

Situated in one of Exeter’s most prestigious residential addresses, Victoria Park Road is renowned for elegant period homes and leafy surroundings, whilst enjoying close proximity to the city centre and Exeter School. The setting offers a rare combination of architectural beauty and convenience.

This distinguished Grade Il Listed townhouse, believed to date from the Georgian era with later Victorian additions, is an exceptional example of classical Exeter architecture. Handsomely presented with a stucco-rendered facade beneath a slate roof, the property unfolds over four beautifully proportioned floors, including basement and attic levels, offering great potential for multigenerational living and enjoys a desirable east-west orientation that welcomes natural light throughout the day.

Having been cherished by the current owner for more than two decades, the house has been thoughtfully and sympathetically restored, preserving an abundance of original character whilst introducing subtle refinements suited to modern family living.

Elegant period detailing remains at the heart of the home, including intricate Georgian joinery, decorative cornicing and ceiling roses, picture and dado rails, original working shutters, graceful staircases and a collection of fine fireplaces, notably the exquisite Adam-style examples within the principal reception rooms.

The accommodation is both versatile and beautifully balanced. From the impressive reception hall, three elegant reception rooms provide superb spaces for entertaining and everyday living. The drawing room is particularly striking, centred around a magnificent floor-to-ceiling bay window overlooking the walled rear garden, complete with original working shutters and exceptional ceiling height. To the rear of the property, the garden room opens onto a private balcony with steps descending to the gardens below, creating a seamless connection between house and garden.

The lower ground floor hosts a generous kitchen/breakfast room designed very much with family life in mind, offering ample space for dining and informal seating.

Additional practical features include a storeroom with original wine bins and a tandem double garage.

Arranged around a handsome galleried landing, the first floor provides an impressive principal bedroom suite with adjoining dressing room, alongside three further double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom with separate shower.

The second floor continues to impress with two additional bedrooms, a bathroom and a wonderfully atmospheric sitting room/snug, enjoying far reaching views towards the surrounding hills beyond the city.

SELLER INSIGHT

“Living at 7 Victoria Park Road has given me the best of Exeter life,

combining a peaceful, private setting with easy access to the city centre,

Cathedral, and the independent shops, cafés and restaurants of Magdalen Road.

Despite being so central, the house feels wonderfully secluded.

The house has been a fantastic home, offering flexible space that has adapted

easily to different stages of life. Whether entertaining friends, hosting gatherings

or enjoying quieter days, there has always been plenty of room. The garden room

in particular is a favourite space, filled with natural light and overlooking the

garden.

The walled garden is a real haven and surprisingly private for such a central

location. The mature planting attracts an abundance of wildlife, and I have loved

watching the many birds and squirrels that visit throughout the year.

A particularly useful feature has been the Victorian side extension, which provides

independent access to the upper floors without passing through the main house.

This worked brilliantly as my family grew up, giving older children a little more

independence, and could equally suit someone looking to run a business from

home or create a separate workspace.

I have also loved how walkable everything is, with excellent schools, parks and

city amenities all close by. What I will miss most, however, is the character of the

house itself. Its period features, generous proportions and sense of history create

a warm and welcoming home that has been a joy to live in.”

Outside

The approach to the property is equally impressive. A wide entrance from Victoria Park Road

leads to an extensive brick-paved driveway providing parking for up to four vehicles, whilst elegant

stone steps with wrought iron railings rise to the front entrance. To the rear, the beautifully enclosed

walled garden offers a peaceful and private retreat, thoughtfully landscaped around a central lawn

with brick pathways and richly planted raised borders filled with flowering shrubs and seasonal colour.

A sheltered seating terrace beneath the garden room provides the perfect setting for al fresco

dining and entertaining, with direct access into the kitchen through French doors. Framed by mature

planting and stone walling, the gardens extend to approximately 50’ x 43.5’ (15.5m x 13.2m), creating

a wonderfully secluded oasis in the heart of the city.

Despite its peaceful setting, the property remains exceptionally well connected, with Exeter city

centre less than a mile away, excellent rail links to London from both Exeter Central and St David’ s

stations, easy access to the M5 motorway and Exeter Airport offering regular connections, including

flights to London City Airport.

INFORMATION

Local Authority: Exeter City Council

Council Tax Band G

Tenure: Freehold

Services:

Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage.