Semi-Detached House for sale with 7 bedrooms, Victoria Park Road, Exeter

Situated in one of Exeter’s most prestigious residential addresses, Victoria Park Road is renowned for elegant period homes and leafy surroundings, whilst enjoying close proximity to the city centre and Exeter School. The setting offers a rare combination of architectural beauty and convenience. This distinguished Grade Il Listed townhouse, believed to date from the Georgian era with later Victorian additions, is an exceptional example of classical Exeter architecture. Handsomely presented with a stucco-rendered facade beneath a slate roof, the property unfolds over four beautifully proportioned floors, including basement and attic levels, offering great potential for multigenerational living and enjoys a desirable east-west orientation that welcomes natural light throughout the day. Having been cherished by the current owner for more than two decades, the house has been thoughtfully and sympathetically restored, preserving an abundance of original character whilst introducing subtle refinements suited to modern family living. Elegant period detailing remains at the heart of the home, including intricate Georgian joinery, decorative cornicing and ceiling roses, picture and dado rails, original working shutters, graceful staircases and a collection of fine fireplaces, notably the exquisite Adam-style examples within the principal reception rooms. The accommodation is both versatile and beautifully balanced. From the impressive reception hall, three elegant reception rooms provide superb spaces for entertaining and everyday living. The drawing room is particularly striking, centred around a magnificent floor-to-ceiling bay window overlooking the walled rear garden, complete with original working shutters and exceptional ceiling height. To the rear of the property, the garden room opens onto a private balcony with steps descending to the gardens below, creating a seamless connection between house and garden. The lower ground floor hosts a generous kitchen/breakfast room designed very much with family life in mind, offering ample space for dining and informal seating. Additional practical features include a storeroom with original wine bins and a tandem double garage. Arranged around a handsome galleried landing, the first floor provides an impressive principal bedroom suite with adjoining dressing room, alongside three further double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom with separate shower. The second floor continues to impress with two additional bedrooms, a bathroom and a wonderfully atmospheric sitting room/snug, enjoying far reaching views towards the surrounding hills beyond the city. easily to different stages of life. Whether entertaining friends, hosting gatherings in particular is a favourite space, filled with natural light and overlooking the location. The mature planting attracts an abundance of wildlife, and I have loved A particularly useful feature has been the Victorian side extension, which provides This worked brilliantly as my family grew up, giving older children a little more city amenities all close by. What I will miss most, however, is the character of the house itself. Its period features, generous proportions and sense of history create The approach to the property is equally impressive. A wide entrance from Victoria Park Road leads to an extensive brick-paved driveway providing parking for up to four vehicles, whilst elegant stone steps with wrought iron railings rise to the front entrance. To the rear, the beautifully enclosed walled garden offers a peaceful and private retreat, thoughtfully landscaped around a central lawn with brick pathways and richly planted raised borders filled with flowering shrubs and seasonal colour. A sheltered seating terrace beneath the garden room provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, with direct access into the kitchen through French doors. Framed by mature planting and stone walling, the gardens extend to approximately 50’ x 43.5’ (15.5m x 13.2m), creating Despite its peaceful setting, the property remains exceptionally well connected, with Exeter city centre less than a mile away, excellent rail links to London from both Exeter Central and St David’ s stations, easy access to the M5 motorway and Exeter Airport offering regular connections, including Has your property's value increased? To find out how much your property is worth