New Homes in Devon

One of the most celebrated counties in England, Devon lies in the South West of the country bordering Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. From stunning coastline to swathes of rural countryside and beautiful national parks, new homes in Devon offer so many experiences.

Whether you want to live in a thriving city like Exeter or the port of Plymouth, attractions across the region include places like Crealy Theme Park, Greenway House and Powderham Castle. If you’re after new builds in Devon, scroll down to see what’s happening in the area at the moment. 

Live the Devon life

With two beautiful coastlines and open countryside in between, buying a house in Devon could be the perfect option if you love the great outdoors. And picturing yourself in your dream home could be a lot closer to reality than you’d imagined, thanks to offers such as the Government-led Help to Buy scheme.

Things to see and do in Devon

This is an incredible place to be if you love getting out and exploring, thanks to national parks such as Dartmoor and Exmoor, and that’s before you make it to the beaches. The miles of sandy shores are perfect for relaxing in the sun, splashing around in the sea, building sandcastles with the kids or grabbing the surfboard to catch some waves. Saunton Sands, Barricane Beach, Blackpool Sands and Woolacombe Beach are all highly recommended spots for this.

From family attractions like Crealy Theme Park, the Milky Way Adventure Park and Woodlands Family Theme Park, to an array of castles, cathedrals and cultural dates such as the Royal Albert Memorial Museum; the Valley of the Rocks, Canonteign Falls and Becky Falls are all must-sees too.

Education

There are lots of excellent primary schools across Devon, including Plymouth’s Ernesettle Community School and Mayflower Academy, which are both rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Exminster Community Primary and Tedburn St Mary School are two of the best options in Exeter, while Canada Hill Community Primary is an outstanding choice in Newton Abbot.

You can choose between plenty of outstanding secondary schools too, including Ellen Tinkham School in the Pinhoe area of Exeter. Colyton Grammar School, Okehampton College and Kingsbridge Academy also score top marks with Ofsted, along with Uffculme School and the King’s School in Ottery St Mary.

Devon transport links

Devon’s sole motorway is the M5, which starts just south of Exeter and heads north past Bristol, Gloucester and Cheltenham on its way to Birmingham. The A38 links Exeter to Plymouth – a drive of around 50 minutes – while other main roads which link different parts of the county include the A30, A39 and A377.

Devon County Council actively promotes green forms of travel through walking and cycle routes, but there are also bus and train networks and an international airport in Exeter.

The Devon property scene

With parts of Devon proving particularly popular for both homeowners and investors, the county enjoys a steady housing market with the average property price just a little below the overall average in England and Wales.