Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2DS

A substantial and elegant 5/6 bedroom period townhouse of over 4,000 sq. ft, featuring a self-contained lower ground floor flat, a charming walled garden, and garaging.

DISTANCES Exeter City Centre – 0.7 miles RD&E Hospital – 0.7 miles Waitrose – 0.2 miles (All distances are approximate)

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

LOWER GROUND FLOOR Self contained flat consisting of an entrance hall, double bedroom, open plan kitchen/sitting room, bathroom, conservatory and shower room.

GROUND FLOOR Entrance hall | Open plan kitchen/sitting room | Conservatory | Study

FIRST FLOOR Double bedroom | Sitting room | Bathroom | Cloakroom

SECOND FLOOR Three double bedrooms (one with an en suite shower room) | Cloakroom

THIRD FLOOR Bedroom | Utility

GARDENS Front garden with access to the flat | Pretty rear walled garden | Driveway | Double garage

LOCATION 48 Polsloe Road occupies a prominent residential position, offering exceptional proximity to Exeter’s key landmarks and essential amenities. The historic city centre is situated approximately 0.7 miles to the west, providing an extensive array of retail, cultural, and dining opportunities. For daily conveniences, a Waitrose supermarket is located just 0.2 miles away, whilst the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E) is situated within roughly 0.7 miles to the south.

The location is exceptionally well-served by a choice of state and independent schools. Popular local primary options include Ladysmith Infant and Nursery School and Ladysmith Junior School, both situated within easy reach. Excellent secondary schooling is available nearby at St Luke's Church of England School and St James School. For independent education, the highly regarded Maynard School and Exeter School are both located in the area, offering excellent independent schooling options.

Transport links from the house are superb. St James Park railway station is situated approximately 0.4 miles away, providing regular local rail connections, while Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids stations offer mainline services to London Paddington and London Waterloo.

THE PROPERTY 48 Polsloe Road is a highly impressive Victorian townhouse retaining an abundance of fine period architectural features. Characterised by exceptionally tall ceilings, decorative plasterwork mouldings, and wonderful bay windows, the property offers versatile accommodation of over 4000 sq. ft arranged over five floors.

The main house is entered via an entrance vestibule leading to a welcoming reception hall which sets the tone for things to come. The ground floor accommodates an open plan sitting/dining room with a large bay window, comfortably hosting a large dining table. This space flows directly into a well-appointed kitchen, from which French doors open into a bright conservatory where there are views and access to the pretty rear garden. A separate study/playroom provides an ideal space for home working or family life, again enjoying views outside.

The striking staircase rises to the first floor, where there is a sitting room, this wonderful room enjoys an original marble fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove, flanked by custom-built full-height bookcases, wooden floorboards and a bay window. This floor also hosts a double bedroom, while a beautiful family bathroom and a separate cloakroom are accessed via the half-landing.

The second floor comprises three further bedrooms, one enjoying en-suite shower facilities alongside an additional independent cloakroom. The third floor offers an expansive loft-style bedroom featuring a dual-aspect layout with far-reaching views over the city, accompanied by a dedicated laundry room with extensive built-in storage and additional boarded eaves storage.

Accessed via an independent entrance below the main front steps, the lower ground floor comprises a self-contained one-bedroom apartment. The accommodation includes an entrance hallway, a kitchen with an open plan living area, a spacious double bedroom, bathroom and utility area. This auxiliary space presents an excellent opportunity for multi-generational living or generating an income.

OUTSIDE Arguably the most noteworthy feature of 48 Polsloe Road is the beautiful garden. The current owners acquired additional garden land during their ownership, creating a notably generous and private walled garden. The walled rear garden offers a high degree of privacy, featuring an outdoor seating area, a lawn, mature apple trees, and a timber children's playhouse. To the rear of the garden sits a detached double garage, with a driveway providing off-road parking for two cars, offering highly sought-after secure parking and storage within the city.

DIRECTIONS (POSTCODE EX1 2DS) Leaving Exeter on Heavitree Road, pass Waitrose on the left and at the traffic lights turn left onto Polsloe Road. Number 48 will be found on the right hand side, just before North Avenue. For parking, turn right into North Avenue and the driveway and garage will be found on the right hand side. What3words - ///event.force.goal

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Exeter City Council

Council Tax: Band: House F and Flat A

EPC rating: House E and Flat C

Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: