St. Leonards Road, Exeter

A fine Grade II Listed villa with outstanding original details and generous, peaceful gardens, set in a highly sought-after St Leonards position, less than a mile from Exeter city centre.

28 St Leonards Road is a handsome property, providing more than 3,000 sq ft of traditionally styled accommodation and a wealth of elegant period details. Set in one of Exeter’s most desirable residential areas, the property dates from the 1830s and displays white-rendered elevations and a charming villa-style veranda to the front, while inside there are ornate corniced ceilings and tall sash windows allowing plenty of natural light. 28 St Leonards Road has been in the same ownership for 50 years and would now benefit from a renovation in order to make the most of all that this lovely property has to offer.

The ground floor offers two formal reception rooms, including the drawing room to the front, which features a fireplace, two sets of south-east-facing French doors and an intricately patterned ceiling. Towards the rear are a private study and dining room, with a bay window overlooking the gardens, while the kitchen adjoins the dining room. The basement level provides further potential living space, together with various storage areas. With its own bathroom, this level could be adapted to create a self-contained annexe or be a perfect area for a new kitchen, subject to any necessary consents.

The first floor provides three generous double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom featuring a bathtub and separate shower. There is also a further family bathroom on this level, while stairs continue to the second floor, where there is a fourth bedroom together with attic storage space. The house retains much of its original character while offering scope for modernisation and reconfiguration, subject to the necessary consents and requirements of the incoming owner.

At the front of the property, the gardens feature a crescent-shaped lawn and terrace, sheltered by the veranda. The driveway to the side provides parking and leads to the integral garage, while the generous west-facing rear gardens extend to approximately 100 ft. A patio and spacious lawn are bordered by mature trees and shrubs, creating a private and established setting.

Green and leafy St. Leonards is a highly desirable residential area close to Exeter city centre. “The Village” shops of Magdalen Road are close-at-hand, while both primary and secondary schools can also be found in St. Leonards, including the independent Exeter School and The Maynard School. Exeter city centre offers an excellent selection of cultural activities, with the theatre, museum, arts centre and a wealth of decent high street and independent shopping, restaurants, cafés and bars. The M5 provides road links towards Bristol to the north, while the A38 runs south towards Plymouth, and the A30 towards Cornwall. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter, taking just over two hours. Exeter International Airport provides an ever-increasing number of domestic and international flights.

Local Authority: Exeter City Council
Services: Mains, electricity, gas and water, and drainage
Council Tax: Band F
EPC Rating: E
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