New build homes for sale in Taunton

The town centre balances shopping malls, a high street with several well-known stores, and lovely independent shops tucked away in the old parts of the town. You also have history, culture, health and leisure facilities, green space and supermarkets. Sport is high on the agenda too, as it’s home to Somerset County Cricket Club, the County Rugby Club and Taunton Racecourse.

For education opportunities, there’s an absolute wealth of options for all ages. Including previously rated ‘outstanding’ Castle School. And for further education there’s the Bridgwater & Taunton College, among others.

On the eastern edge of the town, the M5 provides a very convenient route, if you need to commute to Bristol or Exeter. For travel via rail, the Train Station is close to the town centre, and Great Western Railway and CrossCountry train services connect you with Exeter, Bristol, London and the Midlands. You’ll also be conveniently midway between Exeter and Bristol Airports, which are each just over half an hour’s drive away.

With its shops, theatre, museums and arts and culture, Taunton itself offers a wealth of days out – including its historic castle that’s right in the centre. For beautiful countryside views, the beautiful Quantock Hills and the Blackdown Hills are a stone’s throw away and are both ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.

Families will also love the coast between Watchet and Minehead, where there are some great beaches. Plus, you can even take a steam train from Bishops Lydeard, just outside Taunton, to Minehead – arriving in style for a day at the seaside.