St Leonards is an extremely highly sought after residential area of Exeter, found between the historic Quayside on the east side of the River Exe, Magdalen Road and Barrack Road. It offers lots of period and characterful property and is within easy walking distance of the City Centre and close to the bus route on Topsham Road giving access in and out of the City. Aside from housing, there are a number independent shops and cafés on Magdalen Road, a variety of schools, doctor and dentist surgeries and St Leonard’s church (C of E).
Much of the housing in St Leonards’ consists of Victorian and Georgian terraced properties of various sizes although there are also a number of modern and some older properties. For example, Lansdowne Terrace consists of Grade II listed Georgian houses, many of which have been converted into flats and still boast character features including high ceilings, picture rails and sash windows. Gras Lawn and Artillery Court are examples of prestigious modern developments near to the RD&E hospital. Properties in the Roberts Road area are mostly Victorian terraces with period features and are highly sought after due to their close proximity to the City Centre and the popular shops, schools and local amenities of Magdalen Street. The area around Victoria Park Road has many larger properties, of a variety of ages and types.
Due to its convenient location to the Quayside and the City Centre, properties in St Leonards attract a premium price. Much of the area is permit parking (permits can be obtained from the Council) and Topsham Road can be very busy at peak times but offers access to and from the City and out to the A30, M5 and A38.
'A Spanish style Andalusian Tapas Bar filled with the flavours and colours of Savilla, Cadiz and Spain’s southern coast.'
calvolocoexeter@gmail.com
07758 215371
‘Food, drink, sports TV, darts, pool ‘Fast, friendly service for every part of your day’
73-75 Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX2 4TA
01392 258221
‘The best in sandwiches, baguettes and wraps. Artisan coffee, pastries, tray bakes and cakes.’
36a Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX2 4TD
thesandwichedinn@gmail.com
‘Specialty coffee, tea, hot chocolate and chai, pastries, Exploding bakery cakes, and bagels to takeaway.’
59 Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX2 4TA
thecommonbeaver@gmail.com
'The bakery hidden in the city where you can find bread, pastys & lots more.'
43 Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX2 4TA
01392 276113
In the heart of the city centre, a 10 min walk from Magdalen Road
Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3SB
'The new Exeter Bus Station, a striking glass-fronted building in the heart of the city centre'
Bampfylde Street, Exeter, EX1 2JX
www.stagecoachbus.comPopular with families, it offers picnic areas, 5-a-side goals, a large play area, a number of mature trees and hosts Exeter Gymnastics Club
Bull Meadow Park, Bull Meadow Road, Exeter, EX2 4JF
www.exetermemories.co.uk/em/_parks/bullmeadow.php‘Provides a safe, effective and child-friendly environment in which our members can participate in pre-school, general and artistic gymnastics activities under the guidance of appropriately qualified coaches’
Bull Meadow Park, Bull Meadow Rd, Exeter EX2 4JF
www.exetergymclub.org.ukA vibrant riverside area with a selection of bars, cafe’s, shops and events. The level pedestrianised paths are ideal for dog walking and the cycle route leads out to Exmouth or Dawlish. Activities include bike hire, kayak hire and a climbing centre
The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN
01392 271611
‘Hire a bike to pedal from the city to the seaside, or hire a boat and paddle to the pub!’
No 4, Kings Wharf, The Quay, Devon, Exeter EX2 4AP
01392 42424
'A “contemporary wonderland” as Alastair Sawday dubbed us, in the heart of this sublime city.'
Magdalen Street, Exeter EX2 4HY
theteam@hotelduvin.com
Hosts a variety of events through the year including Dragon Boat Racing and musical events. Soak up vibrant atmosphere at one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants.
The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN
01392 271611
Hire a kayak and paddle down to the Double Locks pub (and back !!!)
No 4, Kings Wharf, The Quay, Devon, Exeter EX2 4AP
01392 42424
Cycle from the Quay along the Exe estuary cycling trail to the Turf Locks pub/hotel for stunning views of the Exe estuary
Exeter, Devon EX6 8EE
01392 833128
The Hotel du Vin on the edge of St Leonards was built in 1899 in a hybrid baroque style and was used as the West of England Eye Hospital from 1899 – 1992
Magdalen Street, Exeter EX2 4HY
theteam@hotelduvin.com
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