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"Superb Grade II* Listed garden apartment located in the heart of St Leonards. Living / dining room, kitchen with utility space, 2 bedrooms, modern shower room. Beautiful walled communal gardens. Off road parking space. Separate pedestrian access. No onward chain.

SITUATION Magdalen Road is situated in one of the most favoured residential locations in Exeter and the property is conveniently positioned within walking distance of the local facilities, known as The Village, which includes an award winning fishmonger, a greengrocers, wine shop and deli, as well as cafes, bistros, pub and delicatessen. Both primary and secondary schooling can be found in St Leonards, including St Leonards Primary, Exeter School and The Maynard.
 
The cathedral and university city of Exeter, situated on the River Exe, affords a fantastic range of amenities, including sporting and leisure facilities and a wealth of excellent shops and restaurants.
 
The M5 is easily accessible and provides links to the A30 and A38 trunk roads. There are two mainline railway stations on the Paddington and Waterloo lines and an international airport with daily flights to London. DESCRIPTION 155 Magdalen Road is a substantial Grade II* Listed Georgian townhouse, believed to date from circa 1810, although Flat 3 is a more recent addition to the rear of the building. This very unique and attractive apartment is being sold with no onward chain and boasts a wealth of character, including high ceilings, attractive exposed brick fireplaces, sash windows and picture rails. The apartment overlooks the mature communal walled gardens, which are predominantly laid to lawn and include a useful pedestrian access onto Heavitree Road. At the front of the building is a residents parking area. ACCOMMODATION A communal hallway leads to the rear of the property with access to the communal garden. From here timber steps lead to a decked terrace with balustrades and a part glazed wooden front door opens through to the reception room.
 
The spacious reception room provides space for both sitting and dining and includes an attractive brick fireplace with a moulded surround, and a large sash window enjoying the beautiful outlook over the garden. There is a stripped wooden flooring which continues through to the kitchen and bathroom.
 
The kitchen is an unusual L-shape, which forms a useful utility space, ideal for housing laundry appliances and outerwear. The kitchen comprises a range of cream shaker-style, wall and floor mounted units with brushed stainless steel door furniture, 4-ring halogen hob with stainless steel extractor over and oven under.
 
Beyond the reception room is a hallway leading to the bedrooms and bathroom. The principal bedroom has a sash window and exposed brick fireplace, along with a feature arched recess and a built-in cupboard housing the boiler and providing storage space. The second bedroom has a window overlooking the side aspect with high level shelves and built-in cupboards. The modern shower room has a three piece white suite. OUTSIDE The property has an allocated parking space to the front whilst to the rear is a large, walled, mature communal garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs including fruit trees. There is also a communal shed and bike storage area and a useful pedestrian access onto Heavitree Road. SERVICES All mains services are connected. TENURE The property is held on a 125 year lease from 1st January 1988. The property has a 1/5th share of the freehold. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Stags Lettings Department suggest a rental figure of ?800 per calendar month. For knowledgeable advice on Buy-to-Let investments please contact either Polly Lethbridge or Julia Richardson in our Lettings Department on 01392 671598. DIRECTIONS From Exeter City centre follow the ring road towards Exe Bridges and take the left turn into Magdalen Road, past the shops and the Mount Radford Pub on the corner, continue over the traffic lights and after a short distance the property will be found on the left hand side, identified by a Stags for sale board. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."