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House For Sale £795,000
Denmark Road, St. Leonards, Exeter. EX1


Description
Located in the desirable St Leonards area this characterful 5 bedroom Edwardian townhouse offers spacious accommodation over 3 floors. Front and rear gardens plus parking to the rear.

Situation

Denmark Road is located in the desirable St. Leonards area of Exeter and runs between Magdalen Road and Heavitree Road. St. Leonards is an architecturally attractive area featuring mostly Georgian and Victorian properties on quiet leafy roads.

Exeter is an ancient Cathedral city with an interesting history, located on the River Exe with the original city walls surrounding the centre. Today, Exeter is known as one of the most vibrant and interesting cities in the country. There are a great mix of independent shops and boutiques as well as many of the big brands, plus restaurants and pubs to cater for all tastes. Exeter is also well known for its independent arts scene, as well as hosting top sporting events and music with venues in the city and surrounding area. St. Sidwell's Point, Exeter’s leisure flagship, state of the art complex, offering outstanding activities and facilities is minutes walk away, as well as the Vue Cinema and John Lewis.

Denmark Road is well located for easy access to the City Centre and Southernhay business district. Access out of the city is also straightforward, via Heavitree Road, Topsham Road and Pinhoe Road to the M5. The bus station and bus stops are virtually on the doorstep with the nearest bus stops in, out and around Exeter, situated on Heavitree Road. Exeter St Davids Station is on the main rail line with direct trains to London Paddington and Central station is close by. Exeter Airport is just out of the city providing national and international flights to a variety of destinations.

Denmark Road is in close proximity to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Medical School, Heavitree Hospital, Exeter University and St Luke’s Campus.

There are two Dental practices in Denmark Road and Holistic practices. Another Dental practice is on the corner of Spicer Road (where a lane opposite, provides a link between Denmark Road and Spicer Road for easy access to the rear of the properties) A doctors practice and pharmacy is also just off Denmark Road.

There are a range of independent, primary and secondary schools locally and in the wider Exeter area, with The Maynard Independent School being the closest, located on Denmark Road.

Nearby Magdalen Road has a village feel and is well known for its selection of quality independent food and gift shops, pub and cafés. The nearest supermarket is Waitrose on Heavitree Road with large Tesco and Sainsburys stores towards the outskirts.

Exeter’s Historic Quayside and canal are not far away.

Description

Built in around 1910 this spacious Edwardian townhouse offers a considerable amount of accommodation. The property is thought to have been one of the first built in the terrace and is believed to be slightly wider than its neighbours giving increased room sizes. The property still retains many original features such as high ceilings, seven open fireplaces, flooring and doors. Accommodation is laid out over three levels with the sitting room, dining room, kitchen/family room, cloakroom on the ground floor, three bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC to the first floor, and two further bedrooms to the second floor. Outside there is an enclosed front garden above road level and to the rear a further enclosed garden with off road parking accessed from the back lane. All in all a great family home within easy reach of all Exeter has to offer. The property also offers significant letting potential with some alterations. It is also worth noting that the central heating system was completely renewed in around 2021.

Accommodation

Steps and an a path lead up from the road to the original solid wood front door with glazed panels and storm porch over opening to an entrance vestibule with original tiled flooring. A further decorative leaded glazed wooden door opens to the hallway. From here stripped original floor boards follow through to the kitchen family room, and stairs rise to the first floor with coat hanging area and storage cupboard below.

The sitting room features a large box bay window to the front with a feature open fireplace with cast iron insert and tiled hearth with a wooden mantle over. The picture rail is retained and the room is partially open to the dining room giving flexibility of use. The original brick archway between the two rooms is believed to still be in place behind the more recent and smaller plasterboard opening. The dining room also has a feature open fireplace similar to the sitting room and glazed double doors lead to the back garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room provides a wonderful family space. The kitchen occupies the rear part of the room featuring Beech block work surfaces above and below the wall and floor mounted Birch fronted cupboards. There is an inset stainless steel double sink with drainer, inset gas hob with integrated oven/grill below, and space for an undercounter washing machine and dishwasher. Sash windows bring light into both areas. The other end of the room can be used in a number of ways, and currently houses a large family dining table and dresser (not included). Glazed doors at the end of the kitchen lead a further room where there is currently a shower cubicle, and a door opens to a cloakroom/WC. From here a glazed door leads to the rear garden.

Off the split level first floor landing are three double bedrooms. The large main bedroom is to the front of the house with a large box bay window and lovely original open fireplace with tiled surround on a slate hearth with a decorative wooden mantle. Bedroom three is a double on the same level with another lovely original open fireplace with built in cupboards either side of the chimney breast. Bedroom two is at the rear off the lower landing, a good sized double bedroom with an original and attractive open fireplace, and bay window looking over the rear garden, plus a vanity unit with wash basin. An insulated attic above the rear bedroom on the first floor, provides plenty of storage space and is easily accessed by a drop down, pine ladder.

The bathroom is off the lower part of the split landing with shower over the bath and wash basin, there is a sperate WC.

On the third floor the landing has a useful cupboard and Velux window. There are two further bedrooms. The bedroom to the front is the larger with a cast Iron original open fireplace and far reaching views from the window in the gable end over the city. The bedroom to the rear also has an original cast iron open fireplace and a dormer window looking over the back garden.

Outside

The front garden is set above road level with a stone retaining wall and steps and path to the front door. A tree gives additional privacy. There is residents permit parking immediately to the front of the property but also private off road parking at the rear off the back lane, with access through the back garden.

Immediately off the rear of the house is a gravelled terrace that extends round to the side of the kitchen and the dining room, also accessed from the dining room. The rear garden is of a good size with a lawned area bordered by flower beds enclosed by brick walling. A wooden fence with gate give access to the parking area.

Agents Note: The summer garden photos have been provided by the owner to show the garden when at it's best, prior to the property being marketed.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band D - £2,064.86 for the year 2022/23.

Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, gas central heating.

Local Authority: Exeter City Council, Civic Centre, Paris St, Exeter EX1 1JN.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agent: James Taylor – The Agency UK Teignbridge

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