Mol's House, 18 Catherine Street, Exeter, EX1 1EU

Offering one of the best residential addresses in Exeter, the building, known locally as Mol’s Coffee House, offers a panoramic outlook across the serene expanse of Cathedral Green, showcasing the full grandeur of the cathedral.

Given its location near the cathedral, there has probably been a building on the site for over 1,000 years. Throughout its rich history, this building has served various purposes, from an ecclesiastical college to a thriving commercial establishment. Now, the ground floor and basement continue as a shop (1 Cathedral Close), but the upper three floors have been exquisitely refurbished to an exceptionally high standard, creating a stunning two/three-bedroom townhouse (now registered as Mol’s House).

The townhouse is accessed via a private courtyard garden. This tranquil oasis is thoughtfully landscaped with a Yorkstone path and seating area, bordered by raised beds bursting with a vibrant array of flowering shrubs and perennials that form a lush ‘jungle’ style tapestry of rich, dark foliage, punctuated by delicate white blooms.

On the first floor, a grand reception room awaits, complete with a stately fireplace, two wide window seats, and elegant oak-panelled walls adorned with the intricate coats of arms of Devon nobility. The second floor boasts the luxurious principal bedroom with its own ensuite shower room, as well as a second spacious double bedroom and adjacent bathroom.

The crowning glory of the house is the top floor, a spectacular combined living room and kitchen with a soaring vaulted ceiling, beautifully exposed roof timbers, windows on all four sides, and access to a full-width timber balcony that offers a sweeping, uninterrupted view. This room is finished with pale oak LVT flooring, a characterful fireplace housing the original range, and bespoke timber kitchen units featuring top-of-the-line Siemens studio Line appliances and elegant quartz work surfaces.

Price: £1,500,000

Agent: Louise Glanville, Knight Frank

19 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QD