Lower Summerlands, Exeter, EX1

A Distinguished Georgian Residence in One of Exeter’s Finest Addresses

Hidden behind an elegant red-brick façade in the heart of one of Exeter’s most prestigious Georgian terraces, this is a home of remarkable character and enduring quality. Extending to approximately 2,517 sq ft (234 sq m) over three beautifully proportioned floors, this Grade II Listed townhouse combines the symmetry and grandeur of Georgian architecture with versatile accommodation designed for modern family life.

From the moment you arrive, the house makes an immediate impression. The classical arched doorway, brick elevations and perfectly balanced sash windows create a timeless sense of elegance, while inside, generous reception rooms and beautifully preserved period features provide a home of warmth, sophistication and scale.

Stepping through the front door, you are welcomed by an impressive reception hall that immediately reflects the gracious proportions for which Georgian homes are celebrated. There is ample storage in the hallway provided by three deep cupboards and a staircase ascending to the first floor.

The principal sitting room is both elegant and inviting. Bathed in natural light from tall sash windows and high ceiling, the room centres upon a beautifully detailed period fireplace framed by bespoke shelving, creating a wonderful setting for entertaining or quiet evenings with family.

The adjoining dining room offers an equally refined space for entertaining, with a window overlooking the rear garden and an opening through to the kitchen.

The spacious kitchen enjoys direct access to the rear garden and also benefits from a walk-in pantry.

A modern wet room adds further convenience and completing the ground floor accommodation is a study, which enjoys a delightful aspect of the rear garden from wooden french doors.

The first floor landing provides access to the main bedroom, again with beautiful proportions, an ornate marble fireplace and two sash windows overlooking the front garden.

There are two further double bedrooms on this floor, along with the main bathroom and an additional bathroom with a separate W.C.

Heading to the second floor, there are two more double bedrooms, both facing the front, offering great flexibility for a large family.

The front gardens are mature, with a lawn, hedging and roses, providing a pleasant approach to the front door.

Unusually for a property so close to the city centre, there are wonderful walled rear gardens, with delightful flowerbeds and mature plants and trees. A storage shed, ideal for garden machinery and garden lawns lead to a gate providing rear access, offering potential for parking or garaging at the rear of the property, subject to relevant permissions and planning consents.

Seller Insight

“The property has a fascinating past. Remarkably, it survived the Baedeker Blitz of 1942 largely unscathed, unlike several neighbouring homes, which were later sympathetically rebuilt to preserve the character of the terrace. Over the years, Number 2 has served the community in a variety of ways, including as wedding reception rooms alongside the neighbouring former registry office.

For our family, however, it has always been a much-loved home. The garden holds especially happy memories, with the fragrant honeysuckle, grown from a cutting taken from our parents' previous home near Okehampton, welcoming us home each day.

One family story that still makes us smile is of our father, in his dressing gown, confidently retrieving two escaped pet ferrets from next door before walking straight through a wedding party at the registry office, one ferret tucked under each arm.”

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Local Authority

Exeter City Council

Council Tax Band: F

Garden

Beautiful Front and Rear Gardens