Summary - 8D, LANSDOWNE TERRACE, EXETER EX2 4JJ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Light-filled period apartment ideal for first-time buyers seeking character and scope to improve.
Share of Freehold with very long lease remaining (approx. 987 years)
Two double bedrooms across two storeys, plenty of natural light
Open-plan kitchen/living/dining with large sash windows
Low service charge (approx. £30 pcm) and chain free sale
Electric storage heaters; likely higher running costs than gas
Stone walls assumed uninsulated — energy-efficiency improvement potential
Communal courtyard garden and attractive Georgian townhouse setting
Requires cosmetic updating; offers refurbishment potential
This well-proportioned two-bedroom flat sits over two storeys within a graceful Georgian townhouse on Lansdowne Terrace, moments from Exeter city centre and local green spaces. The open-plan living, kitchen and dining area benefits from large sash windows that flood the space with light, and the property retains attractive period features such as high ceilings and original plasterwork. The share of freehold and very long lease provide ownership stability, and the property is offered chain free for a quick move.
The layout suits first-time buyers seeking character and space: a generous main bedroom with dormer and eaves storage, a second double bedroom with built-in storage, and a roomy bathroom with full-size bath and shower. Practical points include a fitted kitchen with gas hob and oven, good broadband speeds, and access to a shared courtyard garden and communal hallway.
Buyers should note the property uses electric storage heaters and the original granite/thick stone walls are assumed uninsulated, which could affect running costs and comfort. The flat is described as ready to personalise rather than fully modernised, so cosmetic updating and some energy-efficiency improvements are likely if desired. Service charges are low and the long lease means limited immediate leasehold costs.
Overall, this apartment is a solid entry purchase into a sought-after St Leonards location — appealing to first-time buyers who value period character and proximity to schools, parks and city amenities, and who are prepared to carry out light modernisation and energy upgrades to maximise comfort and value.
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