St Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4LU
Listed 15 Sept 2026 · price reduced 23 Oct 2026 · Exeter
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Key features
- * Period Home with Charming Character
- * Bright, Open-Plan Living
- * Two Bedrooms
- * Family bathroom
- * Enclosed Rear Courtyard
- * Conveniently Located Near Magdalen Road
- * Close to Excellent Schools
- * NO ONWARD CHAIN
About this home
Description
This charming terraced property offers a well-balanced combination of character, modern-day practicality and an enviable lifestyle location. Within easy walking distance of Exeter Quayside and the independent shops, cafés and amenities of Magdalen Road, the property is particularly well placed for those looking to enjoy the best of city living while having everyday conveniences close at hand.
A welcoming porch opens into the entrance hallway, with stairs rising to the first-floor landing and access into the dining area. This has been opened up to the adjoining lounge, creating a generous and sociable reception space that works particularly well for family life and entertaining. The dining area also benefits from useful understairs storage and flows naturally through to the kitchen.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully modernised for contemporary living, offering a practical and stylish space with a good level of storage and workspace. From here, there is access through to a useful conservatory, providing additional flexible space and a pleasant connection to the outside. A downstairs WC adds further convenience.
Upstairs, there are two well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom is a fantastic size, enjoying a lovely bay window and plenty of space for wardrobes, while the second bedroom benefits from a pleasant outlook to the rear. The bathroom is well equipped with a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC.
Situation
West Grove Road is ideally located in the highly sought-after St. Leonards area of Exeter, combining the charm of a residential neighbourhood with excellent access to the city’s amenities. The property is within easy reach of highly regarded schools, including St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School, making it an excellent choice for families.
Magdalen Village, renowned for its independent shops, cafés, and local amenities, is just a short walk away, providing a convenient and vibrant local centre. The city centre and Quay are also easily accessible, offering a wide range of shopping, dining, and leisure options, as well as cultural attractions and waterside walks.
For those working or visiting the area, the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (RDE) is within close proximity. The property also benefits from excellent transport links, including access to Exeter St Davids and central railway stations, bus routes to the city centre and surrounding areas, and nearby road connections for travel across the region.
Directions
From the city centre proceed along Western Way passing the Hotel Du Vin and bear left at the lights onto Holloway Street, merging with Topsham Road. Pass St. Leonards church on the right and turn left onto St. Leonards Road, passing the primary school on the right and take the next right onto West Grove Road.
SERVICES: The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage. Telephone landline currently in contract with EE. Broadband (ADSL) currently in contract with EE, approx. Download speed 55 Mbps and Upload speed 7 Mbps. We are advised that full fibre is available at the property with estimated download speeds of up to 1600Mbps and upload speeds of 115Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including EE, O2, Three and Vodafone.
AGENTS NOTE: The property sits within the St Leonards Conservation Area and benefits from Residents Parking in Zone L. The vendor advises that there is Artex in the second bedroom. The vendor also advises that there is a video doorbell plus two cameras installed at the property. There was historic Planning Permission granted in 1995 for the Erection of rear conservatory and WC extension (Ref No 95/0382/FUL) Further details can be found on the Exeter Planning Portal.
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Size
- 940 sq ft / 87 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Double glazing, Gas central
- Broadband
- ADSL copper wire
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Exeter St. Thomas Station0.8 mi
- Exeter Central Station0.8 mi
- St James Park Station0.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in EX2 over the last 12 months: terraced £285k · semi-detached £325k · detached £495k · flat £190k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 21 Aug 2026 | £430,000 |
| 42 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 20 Aug 2026 | £436,275 |
| 48 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £440,000 |
| 33 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £390,000 |
| 30 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 25 Mar 2026 | £370,000 |
| 61 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 17 Mar 2026 | £430,000 |
| 18 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 31 Oct 2025 | £400,000 |
| 34 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 26 Jun 2025 | £416,500 |
| 29 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 23 Jun 2025 | £278,750 |
| 51 West Grove Road Exeter EX2 4LU | Terraced Freehold | 31 Oct 2024 | £442,500 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Wilkinson Grant & Co, Exeter on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 15 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 23/10/2026.
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