St. Leonards Road, Exeter

This Grade II listed villa dates from the 1830s and offers more than 3,000 sq ft of accommodation in St Leonards, within a mile of Exeter city centre. The house has white-rendered elevations, a veranda and period features including ornate cornices and tall sash windows. It has been held by the same owners for 50 years and is described as requiring renovation, with scope to update and reconfigure the accommodation subject to the relevant consents. The ground floor includes two reception rooms, a study and a dining room overlooking the garden, with the kitchen adjoining. There is also a basement with storage, further potential living space and a bathroom. The listing notes that this level might be adapted as an annexe or used for a new kitchen, subject to consents. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom, as well as a family bathroom. A further bedroom and attic storage occupy the second floor. Outside, the front garden has a crescent-shaped lawn and terrace beneath the veranda. A side driveway leads to an integral garage, and the rear garden extends to approximately 100 ft, with a patio, lawn and mature planting. St Leonards has local shops, schools and access to Exeter city centre. The listing also notes road links via the M5, A38 and A30, rail services from Exeter and Exeter International Airport. The property is connected to mains electricity, gas and water, with drainage, and has an EPC rating of E.