Living in Exeter
Exeter has a deep, fascinating history stemming back to Roman Britain where it was an affluent and thriving place to live, and much of its extensive story can still be explored today. Alongside these historic sites, you will also find Exeter is home to many independent shops and award-winning restaurants.
Transport
Exeter is easily accessible by road and rail. Exeter St Davids Train Station offers excellent services to London, Birmingham, and Bristol, to name but a few and there are smaller stations dotted around Exeter too. Our new home developments also offer convenient access to the region’s main trunk roads leading South Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall, Dorset and towards Bristol via the M5 or London via the A30. There is also a small airport on the outskirts which offers internal flights in the UK, while also serving parts of Europe including Spain and Greece.
Eating & Drinking
You will find all of the regular big hitter restaurants in Exeter, but it is also home to a number of excellent, independent restaurants where you can enjoy local, seasonal food, as well as many bars serving everything from craft beers to cocktails. Take a look at the best places to eat in and around Exeter for more information – or, if you have your four-legged friend in tow, you can check out the best dog-friendly pubs in the area.
Education
Exeter has a high number of schools that OFSTED have rated outstanding including Westclyst Primary School St Leonard’s (CofE) Primary School, and Ellen Tinkham School is also rated as excellent for children with special educational needs.
For secondary education, there are 25 schools to pick from, including the well-regarded St Luke’s Science and Sports College which is within walking distance of our Equinox community. When it comes to further education, Exeter College boasts an impressive outstanding OFSTED rating, while private education is also an option, with schools available including The Maynard School for Girls, Exeter School and Exeter Cathedral School.
Things to do
If shopping is your thing, the city centre has all the high-street favourites alongside quirky, independent boutiques. If you are looking to soak up some culture, the RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery) has many exhibitions and events that celebrate both local and worldwide history – you can learn more about the history of Exeter in our guide.
If you’ve got a four-legged friend making the move to Exeter with you, there are some wonderful dog walks close to our new homes for you and your furry friend(s) to enjoy. Alternatively, there are some great places to explore close by to Cavanna @ Elm Park if you’re planning a family day out in and around Exeter.
Choosing Cavanna
Cavanna Homes have been building beautiful new homes across the South West since 1923, so we know what it takes to build a home to enjoy today and for years to come. If you’re exploring the option of buying a new build home, here are five benefits of buying new that you may or may not have considered.
We offer a range of properties to suit all buyer’s requirements and have homes available to purchase on the Help To Buy Equity Loan Scheme to support first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder. We’re also committed to making the process of buying a new Cavanna home stress-free and exciting for you and your family so we’ve compiled a list of essentials for your first night in your new home.
So, if you’re looking to relocate to the wonderful Westcountry, begin your search exploring our homes in the magnificent city of Exeter. It really is a great place to live!
