Sold STC Terraced

33 WEST GROVE ROAD

EXETER, DEVON EX2 4LU

3 beds 1 baths 83 m² Listed 8 Oct 2025 (-339d)

£400,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 28 Nov 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£390,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£4,819/m²

Local average

£326,044 (+22.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,421 of 33,755)

Street crime

804 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • * Period Home with Charming Character
  • * Bright, Open-Plan Living
  • * Bespoke Kitchen
  • * Three Bedrooms
  • * Family bathroom
  • * Enclosed Rear Courtyard
  • * Conveniently Located Near Magdalen Road
  • * Close to Excellent Schools
  • * NO ONWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No

Description

Description

West Grove Road is a charming period home combining bright, versatile living spaces with a thoughtful layout and many period features. The property is entered via a panelled wood door into an entrance lobby with moulded coving and wall-mounted coat pegs. A multi-paned door opens into the open-plan living and dining area, which is light and spacious, featuring exposed floorboards, a period-style fireplace with an attractive tiled hearth and mantelpiece, and a double-glazed bay window to the front. French doors connect the dining area to a utility/store room, while under-stairs storage and recessed shelving add practicality. There is ample space for a large dining table, and three radiators with decorative covers complement the living areas, which are enhanced by moulded coving.

A door leads from the living area to a cloakroom, fitted with a wash hand basin, low-level WC, and tiled flooring.

The kitchen is a generous, well-appointed space finished to a high standard. It features bespoke wood worktops with an extensive range of base units and deep drawers, wall-mounted shelving, and space for a large range-style cooker with stainless steel surround and extractor canopy. A spice rack drawer, enamel sink with mixer tap, tiled flooring, radiator, and double-glazed window to the rear complete the room. A multi-paned door leads into the utility/store room, which provides plumbing and space for laundry appliances, a wood work surface, shelving, and access to the dining room through French doors, as well as a part-glazed door opening onto the rear courtyard.

Upstairs, the first-floor half landing provides access to a versatile bedroom or office at the rear, featuring a bay window, exposed floorboards, a period-style cast iron fireplace, and radiator. The family bathroom is fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, panelled bath with mains shower unit, part-tiled walls, a glazed screen, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring, and a side window.

The main first-floor landing leads to two further bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a large double with a front-facing bay window, two sets of fitted double wardrobes with overhead cupboards, exposed floorboards, and a radiator. The second bedroom is another comfortable double with a rear-facing sash window, a fireplace-style recess, pedestal wash hand basin, fitted double wardrobe with overhead cupboard, exposed floorboards, and radiator. Loft storage is accessible from the landing.

Outside, the property is approached via a gate and path leading to the entrance door, with a walled frontage providing privacy. The rear courtyard offers a pleasant space for outdoor dining or relaxation, facing almost due west and benefiting from a rear gate to a service lane. Residents permit parking is available.

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.

Listed by

Exeter

Wilkinson Grant & Co

Reference: 167985911

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 29/07/2021

Expiry date: 28/07/2031

Current heating cost: £514/year

Potential heating cost: £381/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,400

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~80 m² (0.02 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15690117 Recent

Property Details

Street: 33 West Grove Road

Town: EXETER

Postcode: EX2 4LU

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 26/03/2023

Work Completed: 14/03/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

66% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/04/2026 (4 months ago) £390,000 +11.4%
Sold 22/08/2016 (10 years ago) £350,000 +48.9%
Sold 25/10/2010 (15 years ago) £235,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
30 WEST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LU £370,000 25/03/2026 Terraced
9 EAST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LX £405,000 15/12/2025 Terraced
18 WEST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LU £400,000 31/10/2025 Terraced
41 ST LEONARDS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LS £492,500 30/10/2025 Terraced
60 ROBERTS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4HE £177,500 01/09/2025 Terraced
16 CEDARS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4NA £355,000 11/07/2025 Terraced
56 ROBERTS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4HE £275,000 07/12/2023 Terraced
28 WEST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LU £410,000 29/11/2023 Terraced
27 WEST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LU £337,500 27/10/2023 Terraced
50 WEST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LU £428,250 20/10/2023 Terraced
48 RADFORD ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4ET £290,000 17/03/2023 Terraced
51 WEST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LU £435,888 20/12/2022 Terraced
18 EAST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LX £480,000 15/12/2022 Terraced
63 ST LEONARDS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LS £500,000 07/12/2022 Terraced
14 VINE CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4EX £338,530 15/11/2022 Terraced
58 RADFORD ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4ET £335,000 11/11/2022 Terraced
44 EAST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LX £460,000 20/10/2022 Terraced
62 EAST GROVE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4LX £435,500 13/10/2022 Terraced
77 ROBERTS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4HE £298,000 09/09/2022 Terraced
41 BARNARDO ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 4ND £595,000 01/09/2022 Terraced

Area average: £390,933 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 17.2%
10y growth 34.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Exeter. Series: Terraced. As of June 2026.

1y (index) -0.8%
5y (index) 10.4%
10y (index) 36%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Exeter. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,188/mo
Realistic £1,320/mo
Optimistic £1,452/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Exeter.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Exeter: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wonford Road 0.1 miles
Shop S. Chatterjee Opticians 0.2 miles
Shop Maker Maker 0.2 miles
University St Luke's Campus 0.4 miles
Train station Exeter St Thomas 0.8 miles
Train station Exeter Central 0.8 miles
University Exeter University Department of Drama 1.1 miles
Hospital Crediton Hospital (No A & E) 8.4 miles
Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 326
Shoplifting 136
Anti-social behaviour 124
Public order 47
Criminal damage and arson 41
Bicycle theft 30
Other theft 24
Burglary 23
Drugs 18
Robbery 12
Other crime 8
Possession of weapons 7
Vehicle crime 7
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 804

Within 1 mile during Jul 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) Primary 0.1 miles Outstanding — 25 Mar 2015
Magdalen Court School Other 0.2 miles Requires improvement — 19 Jan 2023
Atkinson Secure Children's Home Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
The Maynard School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Exeter School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,000
Target investor price (1%) £132,000
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).