7 bed detached house for sale

St Leonards Place, Exeter, Devon EX2

4 St Leonard's Place is one of four elegant Regency‐style villas on one of Exeter's most exclusive residential roads. The house is Grade II listed as being of architectural and historical interest, stated as being circa 1840, and is set generously back from the road, overlooking its flourishing front gardens, parking area and driveway.

The house is south-facing, very spacious and beautifully presented, accommodating over 6,000 square feet arranged over four floors. The property has charming character and style, with an elegant veranda and balcony supported by central arches positioned over the basement windows. The house has tasteful large rooms with high ceilings, typical of the architectural period.

Tall double gates between brick pillars lead to the gravel driveway and turning area with ample parking. A flight of steps in the front garden leads to the entrance door, opening into an impressive atrium with a glazed roof. Inside, there is a large and elegant south-facing drawing room with fireplace, decorative surround, ornate cornicing and central ceiling rose. A wide opening leads into the music room, where three sets of French doors open onto the balcony and veranda.

At the rear of the property is a delightful L‐shaped kitchen/breakfast room with three‐quarter height sash windows on three sides, providing generous natural light. The kitchen is fully fitted and has a fireplace. A door leads into the playroom/dining room, fitted with bookcases and cupboards. Just off the kitchen is the study, with panelled walls and a fireplace with decorative surround.

Stairs descend from the hallway to an extensive suite of rooms on the lower ground floor, including a garden room, sewing room/studio, gym, shower room, store rooms, workshop and access to the cellars.

On the first floor is the large south‐facing principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, as well as a further guest suite, dressing room, bathroom and bedroom. There are three further impressive bedrooms on the attic floor above.

To the front of the house is a generously stocked, well‐maintained garden with level lawns, mature wisteria climbing the veranda and multiple paths leading to the driveway. The garden is filled with ornamental plants, shrubs and trees. To the rear is a quaint enclosed garden with a paved terrace, circular lawn and a pond that teems with life in spring and summer, edged by a profusion of plants, shrubs and trees.

St Leonard's Place is one of the most exclusive roads in the heart of St Leonard's, which is Exeter's most prestigious and popular residential area, known for its quiet tree-lined paths and avenues fronted by elegant Georgian villas and Victorian and Edwardian town houses, yet still on the doorstep of the city centre. Nearby is the Magdalen Road shopping parade with independent shops, delicatessen, butcher, fishmonger, bakeries and pub, and close by is a Waitrose store.

The thriving city centre is an easy walk away from Princesshay shopping centre, John Lewis department store, Exeter Museum, a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and pubs, and the magnificent Cathedral and Green, which is pleasantly surrounded by historic buildings. Nearby is the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, and also within walking distance is the historic Exeter Quay, with waterside walks, shopping, dining and leisure activities available.

There is a good choice of both state and private schools, including St Leonard's Primary School, Exeter School, Maynard School for Girls and Exeter College. The city is also home to one of the UK's top universities.

There is an excellent range of cultural, leisure and sporting facilities around, with theatres, cinemas, Exeter Golf and Country Club, David Lloyd Centre, Exeter Chiefs rugby and Exeter City fc all situated locally.

There is efficient and easy access to the M5 motorway at Junction 30, train stations with mainline connections to London (Paddington and Waterloo), and an airport with domestic and international flights.

Near to the city is the beautiful River Exe Estuary which is surrounded by thriving wildlife, cycling and walking trails and pretty bankside villages and towns. Exeter is also surrounded by the stunning South and East Devon coastline with picturesque beaches and estuaries which offer fantastic sailing opportunities. Nearby is also Dartmoor National Park, famously known for its spectacular scenery, woodland walks and unimaginable views.