60 St. Leonards Road is a well-presented detached Grade II Listed family home, offering stylish well proportioned accommodation. Appealing period features are prevalent throughout the house including open fireplaces, high ceilings, cornicing and sash windows.

The reception rooms are mainly found on the ground floor comprising a large drawing room with a bay window to the front aspect, and a second reception room overlooking the garden. On the lower floor the large kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with wooden fitted units, an AGA, central island/breakfast bar, and a separate gas oven and hob. Off here is a sizeable conservatory/dining area and office. There is also a useful wine store, playroom, utility space, cloakroom and shower room on this floor.

On the first and second floors are the property’s five spacious double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an en suite shower room, whilst a family bathroom and shower room service the other bedrooms. Lovely views towards the city and the cathedral can be appreciated from the upper two storeys.

Services: All mains. Gas central heating.

Local Authority: Exeter City Council.

Council Tax: Band G.

Outside

The property has a highly attractive façade and a walled, brick-paved front garden which provides ample space to park a number of vehicles. The house also has the benefit of a generous-sized rear garden for the St. Leonards area. The walled garden is mostly laid-to-lawn and surrounded by established shrubs and trees, providing a good level of privacy. There is a cobbled seating area adjacent to the house which offers the ideal space for entertaining and al fresco dining. There is a storage area to the side of the property.

Situation

St. Leonards Road is one of the most prestigious roads in Exeter and is on the doorstep of all the fantastic amenities the city has to offer. The Magdalen Road shops known as “The Village” are just around the corner and include an award-winning fishmonger and butcher, greengrocer, wine shop and bakery as well a café, pub and a delicatessen. A number of well-regarded schools can be found in the local area including St. Leonards Primary (Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’), Exeter School, The Maynard and Exeter College (also Ofsted ‘outstanding’). Exeter University is recognised as one of the best universities in the country. Exeter is the most thriving city in the South West and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the RAMM, arts centre and a wealth of restaurants and good shopping including John Lewis and Waitrose. The M5 at Exeter provides links to the A38 to Plymouth, the A30 to Cornwall to the south, and Bristol and London to the north and east. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter St. David’s, some services taking just over two hours. Exeter International Airport provides a good range of flights to domestic and international destinations.

Directions

The postcode EX2 4LS will take you to the property using a satellite navigation device.