39 And 40, Old Exeter Street

39 and 40 Old Exeter Street is a house that has been divided into two properties, dating from the early 19th century. It is colourwashed, plastered, and possibly built of stone, with an asbestos slate roof and end stacks. The building has a double depth plan that is two rooms wide, likely originally featuring a central passage and rear service rooms. It stands two storeys tall with an almost symmetrical three-bay front, which includes a Lombardic frieze below the eaves.

The central entrance features a six-panel recessed front door, with the top panels glazed, framed by a doorcase with pilasters and a cornice that also has a Lombardic frieze. The front door for number 39 is located at the extreme left of the range. On the first floor, there are three sash windows: the left window is a 12-pane original, while the centre and right windows are 4-pane replacements set in original embrasures. On the ground floor, the left window is a 16-pane original sash, and the right window is a 4-pane replacement in its original embrasure. This building is an attractive example of early 19th-century architecture typical of Chudleigh, particularly following the great fire of 1807. The Lombardic friezes provide a pleasing variation from the more commonly seen dentil frieze.