Property history of 21 St. Leonards Road, Exeter EX2 4LA, 2nd Jul 2011
Previously listed for sale on
2nd Jul 2011
Guide price £995,000
- 6 bedroom terraced house
Property info
Property description
Accommodation Summary
6 good bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3 reception rooms
Kitchen / breakfast room
Garden room
Cloakroom
Separate WC
Laundry / utility room
Gas fired central heating
Workshop
2 stores
Wendy house
Tree house
Garden swing
Double garage
Parking for dinghy
Delightful gardens to front and rear with additional parking to the front of the property
Directions
From Western Way take Magdalen Road. At the traffic lights turn right into St Leonards Road. No 21 will be found on the left hand side just before the left hand turning to Premier Place.
Situation
St Leonards is not only the most prestigious address in Exeter but is also conveniently placed for access to all facilities in the Cathedral City of Exeter. There is a popular parade of shops within walking distance in Magdalen Road. The major Private schools are also within walking distance, together with the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
Description
A most charming Period property situated in the prestigious and convenient location of St Leonards. This lovely family Grade II Listed Georgian house which has not been brought to the market for 38 years provides graciously proportioned living space, whilst retaining many original features. Standing in most delightful gardens to both front and rear. The substantial walled rear garden provides enclosed outdoor space, which enjoys an excellent degree of privacy and sunshine. There is access from the rear to a double length garage, whilst to the front garden there is vehicle parking allowing access to the front of the house directly from St Leonards Road. No 21 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true gem in this first class residential address.
Ground Floor
Open fronted entrance porch With glazed roof. Stone flagged floor. Useful store cupboard. Windows to either side and arched fan light over the entrance door opening to ....
Reception hall Fitted bookshelves. Two central heating radiators. Two wall light points. Coving to ceiling. Door to lobby off which is the ....
Cloakroom Window. Central heating radiator.
Separate WC White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Central heating radiator. Window.
Morning room / study17'6" (5.33m) x 13'6" (4.11m) average measurements. Marble fire surround with raised slate hearth and cast iron inset with coal effect living flame gas fire. Fitted bookshelves. Two central heating radiators. Coving to ceiling. Shutters to double French doors with windows over, opening directly to the garden over which a delightful aspect is enjoyed.
Sitting room21' x 15'9" (6.4m x 4.8m). Marble fire surround with raised slate hearth, cast iron inset and living flame coal effect gas fire. Fitted bookshelves. Central heating radiator. Coving and central filigree to ceiling. Three sets of double French doors with windows over and fitted shutters, enjoying a lovely aspect over the garden to the front.
Dining room19'10" x 15'3" (6.05m x 4.65m). Fireplace with marble surround and raised slate hearth and cast iron inset. Central heating radiator. Coving to ceiling. Two sets of double French doors with windows over and fitted shutters, enjoying a lovely aspect over the garden to the front.
Kitchen / breakfast room17' x 13' (5.18m x 3.96m). Belfast sink with mixer tap over. Granite worktop surface with drawer and cupboard units under. Wall mounted cupboard. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Original fitted dresser. Three oven Aga with slumber control, in a tiled recess with inset spotlights. To one alcove is an original cast iron Range cooker (not in use). Central heating radiator. Dado rail. Space for table. Tiled floor.
Laundry room12' x 8' (3.66m x 2.44m). Original features including a porcelain sink, a corner copper and a hand operated water pump for the well (not in use). Central heating radiator. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Dryer space. Flagged stone floor. Triple window. Glazed door to rear. Door to......
Larder With slate slab shelf. Window with fly screen. Fitted shelving. Flagged stone floor.
Off the kitchen is a rear lobby with door to ....
Garden room11'8" x 9'7" (3.56m x 2.92m). Central heating radiator. Three sets of windows and double French doors with lovely aspect and direct access to garden. Belfast sink. Work surface. Tiled floor.
Cellar Electric light. Croyde gas fired central heating boiler which also serves the domestic hot water system.
Wine cellar
From the reception hall stairs rise to the .....
First Floor
Half landing Illuminated china display cabinet. Corner window. Door to ....
Bathroom White suite comprising cast iron double ended roll top bath on ball and claw feet. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled shower cubicle. Low level WC. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control. Cork tiled floor. Windows with lovely aspect over the garden to the rear. Arch display recess. Electric shaver point. Two wall light points.
From the half landing stairs rise to the ....
Main landing With central heating radiator. Window for natural light. Access to the insulated and part boarded roof space via an aluminium loft ladder. Electric light.
Bedroom 116'8" x 12'10" (5.08m x 3.91m). With window to rear enjoying a lovely aspect over the rear garden. Pedestal wash hand basin. Strip fluorescent light and electric shaver point. Central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobes with cupboards over.
Bedroom 219'9" x 14' (6.02m x 4.27m). With two sets of Georgian windows to front with lovely aspect to the garden to the front. Wash hand basin. Splashback. Fitted mirror. Strip fluorescent light with electric shaver point. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom 315'5" x 9'2" (4.7m x 2.8m). Central heating radiator. Georgian window to front with lovely aspect over the front garden.
Bedroom 415'5" x 12'3" (4.7m x 3.73m). With two sets of Georgian windows with lovely aspect over the front garden. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom 512'4" (3.76m) x 9'7" (2.92m) maximum measurements. L-shaped room with central heating radiator. Georgian window to front.
Bedroom 617'7" (5.36m) x 14'2" (4.32m) average measurements. With Georgian window enjoying a lovely aspect over the rear garden. Original ornate wash hand basin. Splashback. Wall light over. Two central heating radiators.
Bathroom White suite comprising cast iron bath with chromium mixer tap and shower attachment over. Tiled splashbacks. Wash hand basin. Strip fluorescent light and electric shaver point. Low level WC. Shower cubicle. Combined central heating radiator and chromium heated towel rail. Airing cupboard housing the lagged domestic hot water cylinder fitted with immersion heater and cupboard over. Georgian window overlooking the rear garden.
Outside
To the front is a brick paviour parking area for two possibly three cars. Double gates open onto a pedestrian path leading to the front door, to the right of which is a shaped lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders and a substantial copper beech tree. The front of the property has a westerly aspect and has the original ornate verandah the full length of the front facade which is most attractive. A feature of the property is the magnificent rear walled garden formed by shaped lawns with well stocked flower and shrub borders. There are numerous climbing roses and climbing plants draped over a timber loggia, substantial wooden swing and a tree-house. The planting is complemented by the five old variety apple trees, three of which are eaters and two cookers. There is also a Victoria Plum tree and a William Pear tree. Two stores; one with water tap. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property and complement the house enjoying an excellent degree of privacy.
Workshop20'4" x 6'7" (6.2m x 2m). With skylights and window for natural light. Strip fluorescent light and power.
Wendy house With electric light.
At the rear of the garden is a tarmac area suitable for a dinghy which is approached via the ....
Double length garage32' x 7'10" (9.75m x 2.39m). Double doors to the rear and electric up and over door to the front. Electric light. (The garage is approached from Premier Place).
Services: All main services are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Council tax band G
6 good bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3 reception rooms
Kitchen / breakfast room
Garden room
Cloakroom
Separate WC
Laundry / utility room
Gas fired central heating
Workshop
2 stores
Wendy house
Tree house
Garden swing
Double garage
Parking for dinghy
Delightful gardens to front and rear with additional parking to the front of the property
Directions
From Western Way take Magdalen Road. At the traffic lights turn right into St Leonards Road. No 21 will be found on the left hand side just before the left hand turning to Premier Place.
Situation
St Leonards is not only the most prestigious address in Exeter but is also conveniently placed for access to all facilities in the Cathedral City of Exeter. There is a popular parade of shops within walking distance in Magdalen Road. The major Private schools are also within walking distance, together with the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
Description
A most charming Period property situated in the prestigious and convenient location of St Leonards. This lovely family Grade II Listed Georgian house which has not been brought to the market for 38 years provides graciously proportioned living space, whilst retaining many original features. Standing in most delightful gardens to both front and rear. The substantial walled rear garden provides enclosed outdoor space, which enjoys an excellent degree of privacy and sunshine. There is access from the rear to a double length garage, whilst to the front garden there is vehicle parking allowing access to the front of the house directly from St Leonards Road. No 21 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true gem in this first class residential address.
Ground Floor
Open fronted entrance porch With glazed roof. Stone flagged floor. Useful store cupboard. Windows to either side and arched fan light over the entrance door opening to ....
Reception hall Fitted bookshelves. Two central heating radiators. Two wall light points. Coving to ceiling. Door to lobby off which is the ....
Cloakroom Window. Central heating radiator.
Separate WC White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Central heating radiator. Window.
Morning room / study17'6" (5.33m) x 13'6" (4.11m) average measurements. Marble fire surround with raised slate hearth and cast iron inset with coal effect living flame gas fire. Fitted bookshelves. Two central heating radiators. Coving to ceiling. Shutters to double French doors with windows over, opening directly to the garden over which a delightful aspect is enjoyed.
Sitting room21' x 15'9" (6.4m x 4.8m). Marble fire surround with raised slate hearth, cast iron inset and living flame coal effect gas fire. Fitted bookshelves. Central heating radiator. Coving and central filigree to ceiling. Three sets of double French doors with windows over and fitted shutters, enjoying a lovely aspect over the garden to the front.
Dining room19'10" x 15'3" (6.05m x 4.65m). Fireplace with marble surround and raised slate hearth and cast iron inset. Central heating radiator. Coving to ceiling. Two sets of double French doors with windows over and fitted shutters, enjoying a lovely aspect over the garden to the front.
Kitchen / breakfast room17' x 13' (5.18m x 3.96m). Belfast sink with mixer tap over. Granite worktop surface with drawer and cupboard units under. Wall mounted cupboard. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Original fitted dresser. Three oven Aga with slumber control, in a tiled recess with inset spotlights. To one alcove is an original cast iron Range cooker (not in use). Central heating radiator. Dado rail. Space for table. Tiled floor.
Laundry room12' x 8' (3.66m x 2.44m). Original features including a porcelain sink, a corner copper and a hand operated water pump for the well (not in use). Central heating radiator. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Dryer space. Flagged stone floor. Triple window. Glazed door to rear. Door to......
Larder With slate slab shelf. Window with fly screen. Fitted shelving. Flagged stone floor.
Off the kitchen is a rear lobby with door to ....
Garden room11'8" x 9'7" (3.56m x 2.92m). Central heating radiator. Three sets of windows and double French doors with lovely aspect and direct access to garden. Belfast sink. Work surface. Tiled floor.
Cellar Electric light. Croyde gas fired central heating boiler which also serves the domestic hot water system.
Wine cellar
From the reception hall stairs rise to the .....
First Floor
Half landing Illuminated china display cabinet. Corner window. Door to ....
Bathroom White suite comprising cast iron double ended roll top bath on ball and claw feet. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled shower cubicle. Low level WC. Central heating radiator with thermostatic control. Cork tiled floor. Windows with lovely aspect over the garden to the rear. Arch display recess. Electric shaver point. Two wall light points.
From the half landing stairs rise to the ....
Main landing With central heating radiator. Window for natural light. Access to the insulated and part boarded roof space via an aluminium loft ladder. Electric light.
Bedroom 116'8" x 12'10" (5.08m x 3.91m). With window to rear enjoying a lovely aspect over the rear garden. Pedestal wash hand basin. Strip fluorescent light and electric shaver point. Central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobes with cupboards over.
Bedroom 219'9" x 14' (6.02m x 4.27m). With two sets of Georgian windows to front with lovely aspect to the garden to the front. Wash hand basin. Splashback. Fitted mirror. Strip fluorescent light with electric shaver point. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom 315'5" x 9'2" (4.7m x 2.8m). Central heating radiator. Georgian window to front with lovely aspect over the front garden.
Bedroom 415'5" x 12'3" (4.7m x 3.73m). With two sets of Georgian windows with lovely aspect over the front garden. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom 512'4" (3.76m) x 9'7" (2.92m) maximum measurements. L-shaped room with central heating radiator. Georgian window to front.
Bedroom 617'7" (5.36m) x 14'2" (4.32m) average measurements. With Georgian window enjoying a lovely aspect over the rear garden. Original ornate wash hand basin. Splashback. Wall light over. Two central heating radiators.
Bathroom White suite comprising cast iron bath with chromium mixer tap and shower attachment over. Tiled splashbacks. Wash hand basin. Strip fluorescent light and electric shaver point. Low level WC. Shower cubicle. Combined central heating radiator and chromium heated towel rail. Airing cupboard housing the lagged domestic hot water cylinder fitted with immersion heater and cupboard over. Georgian window overlooking the rear garden.
Outside
To the front is a brick paviour parking area for two possibly three cars. Double gates open onto a pedestrian path leading to the front door, to the right of which is a shaped lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders and a substantial copper beech tree. The front of the property has a westerly aspect and has the original ornate verandah the full length of the front facade which is most attractive. A feature of the property is the magnificent rear walled garden formed by shaped lawns with well stocked flower and shrub borders. There are numerous climbing roses and climbing plants draped over a timber loggia, substantial wooden swing and a tree-house. The planting is complemented by the five old variety apple trees, three of which are eaters and two cookers. There is also a Victoria Plum tree and a William Pear tree. Two stores; one with water tap. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property and complement the house enjoying an excellent degree of privacy.
Workshop20'4" x 6'7" (6.2m x 2m). With skylights and window for natural light. Strip fluorescent light and power.
Wendy house With electric light.
At the rear of the garden is a tarmac area suitable for a dinghy which is approached via the ....
Double length garage32' x 7'10" (9.75m x 2.39m). Double doors to the rear and electric up and over door to the front. Electric light. (The garage is approached from Premier Place).
Services: All main services are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Council tax band G