Our lifestyle
It’s official: those living in Devon enjoy a better quality of life than anywhere else in England, according to Country Life Magazine, whose readers voted Devon ‘The Best Place to Live in England’. And in September 2011 the village of Winkleigh was named as the best place to bring up children in the UK.
As the third largest county in England, it’s no wonder Devon offers people the space to contemplate, to restore and regenerate. Devon offers stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, successful businesses and an abundance of natural resources – all from as little as 2 hours from London by train.
The beauty and quality of Devon’s landscapes are unsurpassed. It has two stunning coastlines, the rugged wildernesses of two National Parks; a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and England’s first natural World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast. Our natural outdoor playground lets you finish the working day with a leisurely cycle, an invigorating surf, a challenging rock-climb, a gentle round of golf, or simply a walk to the village pub – the choice is yours.
Devon is full of genuine, community-minded people who are immensely proud of their county. Here anything really is possible.
There are excellent education opportunities from pre-school, through school, higher education and further education at the respected Universities of Exeter and Plymouth.
The cities of Exeter and Plymouth are both easily accessible by road and rail. Exeter, with its buzzing city atmosphere, low crime rate, high quality of life and thriving arts scene, is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the UK. Plymouth is the largest city in the region, combining the vibrancy of a modern city with the heritage of a historic port.
Cranbrook in East Devon is a planned new community of 2,900 houses creating further, exciting opportunities. Building work is due to start towards the end of 2011, click here for the 3D Masterplan.
For information on visiting Devon, check out the Visit Devon website.
If you are looking to rent or buy a residential property in Devon, the following websites and newspapers may be helpful:
For more information about living in Devon visit www.livedevon.co.uk
