5-bedroom terraced house · EX1 2EG
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About
Situated on Portland Street in Exeter, this spacious three-storey townhouse offers well-arranged accommodation for a group of five students, with five double bedrooms and a practical layout suited to shared student living.
The ground floor features an entrance hallway leading through to an open-plan kitchen and sitting room, complete with a breakfast bar and patio doors opening onto the rear garden.
The kitchen is equipped with an oven, hob, two fridge freezers and a washing machine, while the sitting room benefits from a TV.
The first double bedroom is located at the front of the property, alongside a bathroom fitted with a shower over the bath.
The first floor comprises two further double bedrooms and a separate shower room.
On the second floor, the remaining two double bedrooms are served by a Jack-and-Jill shower room, providing convenient access for both rooms.
Portland Street is ideally positioned for student living, with Exeter city centre, local shops, cafés and other amenities within easy reach.
The property also offers convenient access to the University of Exeter's Streatham and St Luke's campuses, making it a great option for students looking for a well-located home.
Location: Portland Street Rent: £150 per person per week (excluding bills) / £650pppm Bedrooms: 5 doubles Bathrooms: 3 bathrooms Available From: 3rd August 2027 Deposit: 5 weeks Holding Deposit: 1 week Council Tax: All tenants must be full-time students and able to provide evidence of their student status.
Where all tenants meet these requirements, the property will be exempt from Council Tax.
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