Exeter local information
The West Country is a wonderful mixture of open countryside, over 620 miles of beautiful and varied coastline, moorland, more villages than it is possible to count, many of them thriving communities, and many within easy commuting distance of the area’s major centres including Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth and Truro.
The West Country is perfect for family living with its recreational and sporting opportunities, the beautiful countryside and wonderful surroundings. It also has a temperate and relatively drought free climate.
There is an outstanding selection of high quality private and state schools. In Taunton there is Kings Hall and Taunton School and in Exeter Maynards and Exeter School. There is also Wellington School in Somerset, Blundells in Tiverton, Stover in Newton Abbot, West Buckland near Barnstaple and Mount House School and Kelly College near Tavistock to name but a few. In addition Colyton Grammar School in East Devon has been named number one state school in England for the last two years in the Sunday Times. Most villages throughout the region have excellent primary schools.
For sailors and lovers of waterfront property, the coastline of Devon and Cornwall stretches along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast of East Devon. Wonderful sandy beaches and estuaries, in the south to the dramatic cliffs and world renowned surfing beaches in the north cover the entire stretch. The Knight Frank Exeter estate agents office have a specialist Waterfront Property team, dedicated to the sale of waterfront properties throughout the West Country.
For more information regarding schools, road, rail and air transport, local authorities, health authorities, healthcare, sports and entertainment, utilities and services, hotels and restaurants and leisure facilities including beaches, please contact the Exeter estate agents office on 01392 423111 where there is always someone to help you.