5 bed detached house for sale

Howell Road, Exeter, Devon EX4

A characterful Grade II listed Regency Style home that is superbly located opposite Bury Meadow Park and close to Exeter’s city centre.

Description
An attractive Grade II listed Regency-style detached townhouse, occupying a prime position within the picturesque Velwell Villas and adjoining Bury Meadow Park. Built by John Ware in the 1860s, the property is the only detached house within the terrace and combines period grandeur with versatile family living, all within easy reach of the city centre. Rich in character throughout, the house benefits from beautifully landscaped gardens and generous off-street parking.

Extending to approximately 3,350 sq ft across four floors, the property is approached via a charming covered veranda with stained-glass windows, leading to a welcoming entrance hall. To the front of the house are two elegant reception rooms comprising a drawing room and sitting room, both flooded with natural light from original floor-to-ceiling sash windows and enhanced by attractive feature a Dean Forge wood burner and period detailing.

The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home and has been thoughtfully modernised and extended to create an impressive open-plan living space. Designed to retain the character of the original house while embracing modern family life, the room enjoys abundant natural light from skylights and French doors opening onto the garden terrace. The kitchen offers extensive storage, a large American-style fridge freezer and an Everhot 110+ electric cooker, while a central breakfast bar separates the kitchen from a spacious dining area ideal for entertaining. An adjoining utility room provides additional practicality with space for laundry appliances and further storage.

The first floor mirrors the elegance of the principal reception rooms below, featuring a further sitting room and study, both with original timber floorboards and attractive proportions. A generous bedroom with en-suite bathroom is also located on this floor.

Occupying much of the second floor, the impressive principal suite enjoys views across Bury Meadow Park and comprises a spacious bedroom, walk-through dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom overlooking the rear garden. A further en-suite bedroom is also situated on this level. The top floor provides two additional bedrooms served by a family bathroom, all enjoying far-reaching views across the city and surrounding countryside.

Outside, a gravelled driveway to the front provides parking for three to four vehicles and is enclosed by mature walls, offering a high degree of privacy from Howell Road. Secure side access leads to the beautifully maintained rear garden, which has been thoughtfully landscaped with a manicured lawn, established borders and raised planting beds. A terrace immediately outside the kitchen provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and morning coffee, while a second, more secluded patio to the rear creates an excellent entertaining space. The garden also benefits from a summerhouse and garden shed.

Perfectly suited to modern family living, this exceptional home combines elegant period architecture, generous accommodation and mature gardens with a highly convenient position on the edge of the city centre. Membership eligibility for the private Meadow Tennis Club and the presence of a welcoming local community add to the appeal of this unique home.

Location
This fabulous home enjoys an enviable position in central Exeter, one of the city’s most sought-after locations and close to The University of Exeter. With the city centre on its doorstep, there is an excellent selection of shops and restaurants readily available. There is a wide choice of highly regarded independent and state schools nearby, including Exeter School and The Maynards School, while Blundells School in Tiverton offers a daily bus service from Exeter.

The University campus provides an excellent range of sporting and leisure facilities, including the Sports Park with its state of the art gym, indoor tennis courts, fitness classes and outdoor swimming pool. Northcott Theatre is also located on campus, while Exeter Squash Club, Exeter Cricket Club and the award-winning St Sidwell’s Point leisure centre are all close by.

Exeter benefits from excellent transport links, with the M5 motorway and Exeter International Airport easily accessible. Both Exeter Central and Exeter St David’s railway stations offer regular services to London Paddington and Waterloo.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the city offers extensive riverside recreation along the River Exe, including walking, cycling, kayaking, rowing and paddleboarding. Dartmoor National Park and the beaches of Dawlish Warren, Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton are all within easy reach. Further sporting facilities include David Lloyd at Sandy Park and Exeter Golf & Country Club, alongside several renowned golf courses around the city.

Square Footage: 3,349 sq ft



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Services : Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage.

Exeter Cathedral about 0.6 mile Exeter Central Station about 0.3 miles Exeter St David's about 0.3 mile

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