Grade II listed · Exeter

Stable Block at the Retreat

Stable Block at the Retreat is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 11 November 1952. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 0% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stable Block at the Retreat
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1103994
Date first listed	11 November 1952
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.68967, -3.47744 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1103994

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Stable Block at the Retreat

Name	Grade	Distance
The Retreat	II	54 m
North garden wall of Barton Cottage	II	634 m
Barton Cottage	II	646 m
1-9, Denver Road	II	695 m
11 and 12, High Street	II	767 m
13-15, High Street	II	784 m
2 and 3, Ferry Road	II	801 m
21-24, High Street	II	840 m
26, High Street	II	857 m
27, 28 and 29, High Street	II	864 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable Block at the Retreat listed?

Yes. Stable Block at the Retreat is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1103994, first listed on 11 November 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stable Block at the Retreat?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Exeter, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.