When you imagine the British seaside, there’s a strong chance you picture Devon. And why wouldn’t you? It’s the largest county in the UK, has two coastlines and two National Parks, and a diverse landscape that caters to everyone. Buying a home here puts you front and centre in England’s aptly-named natural playground.
New builds in Devon
A new home in this beautiful allows you to make a difference in one of the UK’s most beautiful locations. It’s a great place to work and play, with many businesses’ headquarters based here and plenty to do with friends and family.
Perched on the rugged north Devonshire coast, close to the rolling hills and moorland of Exmoor, Barnstaple is an attractive and bustling modern town overflowing with green space and community spirit. Victorian, Georgian and Medieval houses, all rub shoulders along streets alive with local theatre, museums and events including a FOODfest and Barnstaple’s Big Weekend.
As a tourist hotspot, your new house has lots of coffee shops and cafes, restaurants and takeaways appealing to all tastebuds and budgets. Coastal walks and local parks with playgrounds and excellent leisure facilities also make it a sought-after place to live.
Perched on the wide River Torridge and just a stone's throw from the surfer's paradise of Westward Ho! is the characterful market town of Bideford. Home to a lively quay with excellent shopping, eateries and themed pubs. Your new house has enjoyed recent investment with a new bridge carrying the Atlantic Highway traffic away from the historic 14th century bridge.
At the heart of the town, the Victoria Park has a playground and a summer splash pool for children, there's a museum and art gallery, and if you like bargain shopping, there's a factory outlet packed with top brands.
Set in the exquisite Culm Valley, the rural market town of Cullompton has been a centre of farming life for centuries. Local producers sell their food at the local award-winning farmer’s market, plus the Pannier Market and street market make shopping a vibrant, seasonal adventure.
Aside from shopping, your new home has a tight-knit community with plenty of amenities for people looking for an established town. There are good schools from nursery to college, GP and dental surgeries, a rugby club and leisure centre. Walking and cycling trails crisscross the local countryside with the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, right on the doorstep.
Dawlish was a small fisherman’s village that grew into a large and prosperous Victorian seaside town. A new home here offers an excellent quality of life with easy train commutes to Exeter, Exmouth and Teignmouth. You are close to a hospital, great schools, a leisure centre and a golf course. A river runs through the centre fringed with lots of local shops, businesses, bars and restaurants.
Exeter is a welcoming city that’s rich in culture, history and breathtaking views, all watched over by its majestic cathedral. There are plenty of career and schooling options to choose from, as well as amenities for all the friends and family.
New builds in Exeter
Persimmon offers a range of new houses in Exeter, a popular city that attracts many homebuyers. There’s something for everyone here, offering a perfect work/life balance all wrapped up in a diverse mix of stunning landscapes.
Holsworthy, a pretty market town in the north of Devon on the gambolling River Deer. There’s a bustling local centre where shops and businesses rub shoulders around the ancient market cross. The annual St Peter’s Fair comes to town for four days every July and the Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show is a bi-annual highlight for the local farming community.
The Norman church of St Peter's and St Paul's is a Grade II* listed building and dates from the 12th century. Your new house is also close to the eight-acre Stanhope Park, complete with a children’s playground and home to the town’s local cricket and bowling clubs.
Surrounded by the verdant hills of the Dartmoor National Park, with a railway station and easy access to the Devon Expressway, Ivybridge is the perfect place to call home. Once a welcome coach-stop on the way from Exeter to Plymouth, the town has grown up around its location on the fast-flowing river Erme, which once powered the area's tin and corn mills.
Your new house is close to a vibrant town centre with plenty of pubs selling local ciders and ales, along with several small independent retailers selling farm produce, organic meats as well as local crafts.
A thriving market town, perched on the River Teign, Newton Abbot is well-known locally for its thriving arts scene, rolling landscapes and friendly community. Nearby, outdoor lovers can enjoy plenty of paths and bridleways throughout the Dartmoor National Park as well as beautiful beaches to walk, swim and surf.
From your new build in Newton Abbot you can enjoy the medieval town centre packed with high street shops, independent retailers and a choice of supermarkets. There is a community hospital, a choice of GPs and lots of great schools.
Okehampton is located in the heart of Devon. Perched on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, the town is a desirable location for hikers, bikers and nature lovers alike. The town is well equipped for outdoor life with shops catering for the adventurous and lots of local independent retailers and excellent eateries. The schools are good, there’s a medical centre and a leisure centre too. Your new house in Okehampton has a splendid 11th-century fortress and has preserved the UK’s last water-powered forge.
Fringed by palm trees and lapped by gentle waves, the seaside town of Paignton on the English Riviera is an attractive and lively place to live. Well-served by its tourists, your new town is brimming with coffee shops, ice cream stands, cafes, bars and restaurants. There are traditional pubs with menus packed with local produce as well as a busy high street with big-name brands and supermarkets.
Aside from the iconic pier and miles of golden sands, it has all the amenities you need, close by, including a hospital and GP surgeries, five primary and a secondary school, a railway station and excellent road links to local towns and cities. But, with miles of blue flag beaches, coastal walking, cove exploring and wild swimming, why would you ever want to leave?
Everyone looks for career opportunities, entertainment and a strong community spirit when buying a home. Plymouth offers all of this and more, providing that coastal, holiday ambience that people crave. This sea city offers homeowners spectacular waterfronts, a rich heritage and many cultural hubs dotted throughout. It’s an upcoming city with loads of potential, perfect for buying a new build in the South West.
New builds in Plymouth
Many people flock to the city for holidays, but it’s so much more than a summer getaway. The city is surrounded by sea and made up of countryside and moorland, with Dartmoor National Park nearby. It’s continually being invested in, creating new career opportunities and activities for all homeowners.
Located just over the River Plym and connected to the vibrant "Ocean City" of Plymouth by the Laira Bridge, Plymstock has the perfect combination of suburban peace with easy commutes. Traditionally made up of a combination of small villages, Plymstock has grown into a small town well-equipped with everything from GPs and schools, supermarkets and shops through to cafes and pubs.
Your new home in Plymstock is surrounded by the glorious South Devon coast and the wilds of Dartmoor National Park. You’re only four miles from the Devon Expressway that links Liskeard to Exeter and the M5 north – and under four miles from the centre of Plymouth. Your new build in Plymstock is also well served by the Plymouth Citybus and Stagecoach South West.
