Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 7 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Jackson-Stops - Exeter Phone: 01392 976714

ALL OFFERS RECIEVED BY 12PM ON THE 8th JULY. An elegant, Grade II listed Regency townhouse of over 4,600 sq ft, showcasing grand proportions and classic architectural features, situated in a prime residential road with a mature walled garden and parking.<br/><br/>DISTANCES (approximate)<br/>Magdalen Road 0.1 miles<br/>Exeter City Centre 0.5 miles<br/>St Davids mainline train station 1.4 miles<br/><br/>SUMMARY<br/><br/>Lower Ground floor<br/>• Basement with numerous rooms and a wc<br/><br/>Ground floor<br/>• Entrance hall <br/>• Sitting room <br/>• Living room<br/>• Kitchen <br/>• Garden room<br/>• Bathroom<br/><br/>First floor<br/>• Generous landing<br/> • Five double bedrooms, one of which is en suite <br/>• Family bathroom<br/><br/>Second floor<br/>• Two bedrooms <br/>• Store<br/><br/>Gardens and Grounds<br/>• Terrace <br/>• Walled established garden<br/>• Off street parking<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/>St. Leonards is universally regarded as Exeter’s most prestigious and sought-after residential address. Characterised by tree-lined avenues and elegant period architecture, the neighbourhood preserves a distinct, village-like atmosphere while sitting just a short distance from the vibrant heart of the city. At the centre of the area’s unique charm is the renowned Magdalen Road, celebrated as one of the finest independent shopping streets in the area. Here, residents enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with immediate access to boutique shops, including a fishmonger, artisan bakery, traditional butcher, delicatessen, and an eclectic mix of independent cafes, bistros, and wine bars.<br/><br/>The property is also ideally positioned for families, offering close proximity to some of the region’s finest independent schools, including Exeter School and The Maynard School, the highly regarded St. Leonard’s Primary School. Its location close to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital makes it perennially popular with medical professionals, while the historic Cathedral, the modern retail hub at Princesshay, and the vibrant cultural scene at the Quayside are all easily accessible.<br/><br/>Transport links from the area are superb. For commuters and travellers, Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids stations offer regular, fast mainline services to London Paddington in just over two hours, as well as routes to London Waterloo. The nearby M5 motorway at Junction 30 provides efficient links northward to Bristol and the national motorway network, while the A38 and A30 offer quick routes further into Devon and Cornwall. Additionally, Exeter International Airport sits approximately five miles to the east, offering a growing range of domestic and international flights.<br/><br/>THE PROPERTY<br/>15 St. Leonards Road is an exceptional and incredibly spacious Grade II listed family home arranged over four floors. Spanning approximately 4,623 sq. ft this wonderful home enjoys fine proportions, a sense of grandeur and delightful period features.<br/><br/>While 15 St Leonards Road would now benefit from a programme of modernization and updating, it retains an abundance of its original architectural integrity. Upon entering, the high ceilings, classic picture rails, and deep cornicing create an immediate sense of grandeur. The ground floor layout flows gracefully from a welcoming entrance hall into a front-facing sitting room featuring a striking period fireplace and the living room, again enjoying a period open fireplace. Both south facing reception rooms enjoy French doors out onto the front garden terrace.<br/><br/>To the rear, the expansive kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, cantered around an Aga, there is ample wall base and drawer units and access onto the delightful walled garden. Adjacent, is the garden room, again with access outside and to complete the ground floor accommodation is a downstairs bathroom. Accessed from the entrance hall, the basement offers a vast footprint of traditional cellar rooms, providing excellent potential for conversion into a cinema, gym, or further accommodation subject to the necessary consents.<br/><br/>The upper floors continue to impress with their grand proportions. The first floor provides four very comfortable double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one of which is an en suite). While the second floor hosts two additional double bedrooms and a store cupboard.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>15 St Leonards Road features a beautifully mature, walled rear garden that offers a peaceful, leafy sanctuary from city life. Directly accessible from both the kitchen, living room and garden room. The rear garden is richly stocked with an array of established specimen trees, dense shrubbery, and perennial borders that create a wonderful feeling of privacy. A charming, paved pathway meanders through the greenery, revealing the gated parking area which is access via a rear service lane. To the front, there is a pretty garden, again established with numerous trees and shrubs with a path leading from St Leonards Road to the front door.<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (Post Code: EX2 4LA)<br/>What3words///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/rated.useful.onion">rated.useful.onion</a><br/>Leaving Exeter on Topsham Road (A3015) take a left onto St Leonards Road, continue along this road passing Wonford Road on the right. Shortly after number 15 will be found on the right hand side.<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION<br/><br/>Services: Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage.<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold.<br/><br/>Council Tax Band: G. <br/><br/>EPC Rating: E.<br/><br/>Local Authority: Exeter City Council, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JN. Tel[use Contact Agent Button].<br/><br/>Contents, Fixtures and Fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewing: Only by appointment with Jackson-Stops’ Exeter office, Tel[use Contact Agent Button].<br/><br/>