
Exeter, Devon · EX4
Streatham Drive
Guide price
RARE OPPORTUNITY to acquire a well-proportioned SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOME with GREAT POTENTIAL set in c.1/2 ACRE PRIVATE MATURE GARDENS in one of EXETER’S MOST SELECT ADDRESSES, on the edge of EXETER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, less than a mile from the city centre. NO ONWARD CHAIN
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Positioned on the prestigious Streatham Drive, just moments from the University of Exeter, Rosehayes is a substantial detached home set within a generous, private plot. With spacious accommodation, flexible room layouts and mature gardens, the property is ideally suited for family living, home working, and those looking for easy access to the city’s academic and medical institutions.
A traditional canopy porch leads into a welcoming reception hall with original features and a walk-in pantry—practical touches that reflect the home’s character and family-friendly nature. A cloakroom and separate WC are conveniently located off the hall.
The ground floor offers two bright and well-proportioned reception rooms. The sitting room enjoys dual-aspect windows, garden views, a glazed door to the outside, and an open fireplace, making it a warm and sociable space. The dining room is similarly spacious, with a charming outlook over the rear garden and its own open fire—perfect for family meals or entertaining.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of storage units and offers space for all essential appliances, including a cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, and fridge/freezer. Adjoining the kitchen, a rear lobby with a door leading outside with distinctive circular window. The lobby are off the kitchen leads to a second ground floor toilet along with two large walk-in cupboards—one of which is large enough for a home office or playroom.
Upstairs, the solid oak staircase opens to a wide landing and five bedrooms, offering superb flexibility for family needs. Four are generous doubles some with original fireplaces and fitted wash hand basins and garden or dual-aspect views. The current owners utilize bedroom one as a library. The fifth is a smaller room, ideally suited as a child’s bedroom or dedicated workspace—perfect for modern hybrid living.
The main family bathroom includes a bath with shower over, pedestal basin, and a walk-in airing cupboard. A separate WC is also located on this floor.
Outside, Rosehayes benefits from a private driveway with space for multiple vehicles and an integral garage. The front garden is attractively planted, while the rear garden is a standout feature—private, spacious, and perfect for families. A patio terrace provides an ideal spot for outdoor dining, with large lawns, mature trees, and a more natural area at the far end of the garden offering scope for play, relaxation, or even growing fruit and vegetables. This area has three timber storage sheds and a greenhouse.
With its peaceful setting, flexible accommodation, and close proximity to the University of Exeter, St David’s Station, and the city centre, Rosehayes presents a rare opportunity to create a long-term family home in one of the city’s most sought-after locations.
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0.4 milesto Exeter St Davids Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.4 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 6.8 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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