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As leading estate agents in the West Country, we specialise in key locations across the region. Since opening in 1989, our award-winning team has built deep-rooted local expertise across residential sales, valuations and property development.
Open six days a week, we offer seamless and tailored service throughout your property journey – from advice to completion – and access to the strongest pool of qualified buyers locally and internationally.
Buying
Find a home that fits your brief
Our team provides tailored search support, access to off-market opportunities, and expert guidance, helping you secure the right property for sale in Exeter or across the South West with confidence.
From elegant Georgian villas and townhouse conversions in St Leonard’s to waterside homes in Topsham and contemporary apartments along the Quayside, Exeter offers a varied and characterful housing stock. Sought-after streets such as Denmark Road and the avenues around Victoria Park remain particularly popular, while Pennsylvania and Larkbeare are known for substantial detached family houses with far-reaching views.
Selling
Your property, connected to premium buyers
Selling with Knight Frank means your property is showcased to a highly targeted audience of qualified buyers. As experienced estate agents in Exeter, we combine intelligent pricing with best-in-class marketing and reach across our national and international network.
From launch to negotiation, we manage every stage of the process to ensure your property is positioned to achieve the strongest possible result, particularly for best-in-class homes where presentation, pricing strategy and targeted exposure is critical to the local market.
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Exeter property market insight
Exeter has established itself as one of the South West’s most resilient and increasingly aspirational property markets, underpinned by consistent demand from both local and relocating buyers. In the past 5 years, average property prices in Exeter and the wider region have risen by over 13%, with prime homes in sought-after areas outperforming the wider market.
Demand remains strong for period housing in St Leonard’s and Pennsylvania, alongside waterside properties in Topsham and along the Exe Estuary. Limited supply in these areas continues to underpin price, particularly for well-presented family homes and high-quality developments.
The city is also benefiting from sustained migration out of London and the South East, with a notable proportion of buyers citing lifestyle, schooling and access to green space as key drivers. This trend has reinforced competition for best-in-class homes, particularly those offering character, setting or proximity to the water – allowing us to provide advice based on transactions, not just broader market trends.
Where to live in Exeter, Devon and the South West
Exeter offers a collection of well-defined neighbourhoods, each with its own character and appeal. St Leonard’s remains one of the most desirable areas, known for its elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture, leafy streets and proximity to the city centre. Nearby, Pennsylvania and Larkbeare provide larger family homes, often with elevated views across the city, making them particularly popular with relocating buyers seeking space without compromising on access.
Along the river, the Quayside has seen continued regeneration, with developments such as Exeter Quay and nearby modern apartment schemes attracting buyers looking for a more lock-up-and-leave lifestyle. Countess Wear and St Leonard’s fringes also offer access to the river and green space, with a mix of substantial period homes and carefully designed new developments catering to a more design-led, lifestyle-focused buyer.
To the south-east, Topsham stands apart as one of the region’s most prestigious addresses. This historic estuary town combines waterside living with a strong sense of community, independent boutiques and a well-regarded food scene. Properties here, from period terraces to contemporary waterfront homes, command some of the highest values in the Exeter market, particularly along the Strand and Fore Street.
Further along the Exe Estuary, locations such as Lympstone, Exton and Woodbury remain highly sought after for waterside living, village character and access back into Exeter. East Devon also offers some of the region’s most desirable coastal and country settings, including Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, the Otter Valley and surrounding villages.
To the south, the South Hams continues to attract strong interest for prime coastal, estuary and rural property, particularly around Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Totnes and the Yealm. Inland, buyers seeking privacy, land and access to open countryside are drawn to characterful Dartmoor villages and market towns such as Chagford, Moretonhampstead and Ashburton, as well as Mid and North Devon locations including Crediton, Tiverton, South Molton, Chulmleigh and the Taw and Torridge valleys.
Our reach also extends west into Cornwall and north across Exmoor and West Somerset, where prime demand is typically focused on best-in-class coastal homes, country houses, farms and estates. In Cornwall, this includes established coastal, sailing and market-town locations including Fowey, Falmouth, Rock, Padstow, St Mawes, Truro, the Helford and the Roseland.
Across Exmoor and West Somerset, areas around Dulverton, Porlock, Minehead, Wiveliscombe and Milverton appeal to buyers seeking space, privacy, bucolic landscapes and rural seclusion.
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Exeter area guide
Exeter is one of the West Country’s most complete cities, combining a rich historical backdrop with modern, well-connected infrastructure. At its heart is the cathedral quarter, surrounded by a growing mix of independent retailers, restaurants and cultural venues. The city’s history is visible in its medieval walls, cathedral close and historic Quayside, where restored warehouses, cafés, pubs and riverside routes create one of its most distinctive settings.
Across the wider region, that sense of heritage broadens into welcoming market towns, fishing villages, vast agricultural landscapes and maritime communities. Green space and access to the outdoors are integral to life here, which includes some of the UK’s most memorable countryside.
The Exe Estuary offers riverside walks and cycle routes, while two iconic national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, provide open moorland, walking, riding and far-reaching views. Further south, the South Hams offers estuary towns, sailing and coastal villages, while Cornwall and North Devon bring world-renowned beaches, harbours, creeks and a distinctive coastal culture. Education is a major part of the South West’s appeal.
Exeter itself is well regarded for schools such as The Maynard School and Exeter School, alongside strong state options and the University of Exeter. Across the region, families are also drawn to established names including Blundell’s in Tiverton, Mount Kelly in Tavistock, King’s College Taunton and Truro School, reflecting the breadth of choice across Devon, West Somerset and Cornwall.
This region gives buyers a broad range of settings and lifestyles. Taunton and West Somerset appeal to those looking for strong regional connections, schools and access to countryside, while the Devon and Cornwall coastlines attract buyers seeking village, seaside and estuary living, often with a slower pace of life. Other cities and towns such as Plymouth and Falmouth offer a mix of maritime history, university life and vibrant coastal communities.
Connectivity is another strength of the West Country, while the remoter reaches of Cornwall appeal precisely because of their quieter, more secluded setting. Direct rail services link the region with London Paddington, Bristol and the wider South West, while the M5 provides road access north and south. Exeter Airport adds regional and international connections, and key routes such as the A30 and A38 help connect Devon with Cornwall, Plymouth, Dartmoor and the broader peninsula.
Together, Exeter and the West Country offer one the UK’s most compelling balances of heritage, culture, green space and connectivity. This blend of city life, estuary living, countryside, coast and regional reach continues to underpin the area’s appeal for local, relocating and lifestyle-led buyers.