Sandwiched between Somerset and Cornwall, Devon has so much to offer whether you choose to move to the North or South, but the common element across the whole of Devon is the beautiful scenic views – with over a third of the county classed as a protected Area Of Natural Beauty. In the south of Devon you’ll find Exmouth, with two miles of golden sand and a South West facing shoreline, Exmouth is the perfect combination of an idyllic coastal lifestyle, excellent schools and great connections, so if you haven’t had Exmouth on your radar, think again..
Exploring Exmouth
Exmouth is the starting point for a wide range of walking and cycling routes across this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its rich history of fossil finds and beautifully rugged coastline. You won’t struggle for local shopping opportunities either. Exmouth is host to a wide range of independent shops, an indoor market, and a recently redesigned and pedestrianised town centre around The Strand. Here you will find everything from traditional fishmongers to small art galleries alongside high-street names. One of the top English holiday destinations for more than two hundred years, the mix of Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian architecture, greenery, and seafront of modern Exmouth provides an idyllic setting. Enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, while at the same time, giving you the option of plenty of exciting things to do and places to explore.
Great Connections
By Rail
Rolle Gardens is under 10 minutes away from Exmouth train station. Exmouth boasts a mainline rail link to Exeter, with trains running twice every hour and taking only 30 minutes. From there, London can be just over two hours away and there are dozens of services running every day.
By Road
Exeter is only 11 miles away from Rolle Gardens. From there, you can join the M5 for easy access to the rest of the UK. The trip to Taunton is only 37 miles, while Weston-super-Mare is 68 miles and Bristol is 84 mile away. The town centre is only a 3 minute drive away.
Wonderful Lifestyle
Explore the huge variety of local places to shop and eat, including Les Saveurs and the award-winning floating River Exe Cafe. Or discover more of the waterfront, with the attractive marina and intriguing Pirate Cove beyond the glorious sands of the beach. Exmouth Pavilion puts on everything from live shows to exercise classes daily. If you’re a sports enthusiast, the local area is packed with options from kayaking, windsurfing, and kite surfing. Exmouth benefits from its own Watersports Centre as well as the Exe Sailing Club and Exmouth Cricket Club.
The open air activities don’t stop there though! You can enjoy some relaxing bird watching in the picturesque Devon countryside, or take the cycle/foot route that follows both sides of the River Exe Estuary, linking the seaside resort of Dawlish to Exmouth. You might also follow the coast path around Orcombe Point, taking in the incredible cliffs on your way to Sandy Bay Beach – a blue flag winner.
The pedestrian ferry across the stunning estuary to Starcross runs six months of the year, opening up even more of the stunning Devon countryside to enjoy and explore.
Excellent Schools
The local area has excellent amenities and schools. The Withycombe Raleigh CofE School is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, while Bassets Farm School and Exmouth Community College secondary school are both rated “Good”, while The Deaf Academy, a school and Further Education college for deaf young people aged 9-25 that is attended by students from all over the UK. Exeter University is also close by for further education courses.
For those interested in getting away from the hustle and bustle of city living, Exmouth gives you the ideal balance of a peaceful lifestyle in a wondrous location, all the conveniences of modern life, and easy travel to most major cities in the South. Whether you’re making a move to enjoy a calmer pace of life while working remotely or looking for a beautiful place to retire or raise a young family, Exmouth and Rolle Gardens could be just what you’re looking for.
Our Rolle Gardens development is a fantastic collection of 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses and apartments. Offering the very best in modern living, these stunning new homes will be finished to a high specification, benefiting from private outside space and allocated parking. Situated less than a 10-minute walk to Exmouth Beach, adjacent to the new purpose-built Deaf Academy in Exmouth, the location of the homes is perfect to enjoy walks along Exmouth seafront, the unspoiled countryside and the vibrant town centre. To view our Rolle Gardens development click here.
