Devon offers perhaps the greatest variety of any county in the south-west, combining rolling farmland, wooded river valleys, two coastlines and the dramatic landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor. For buyers seeking a substantial change of lifestyle, it can provide both genuine countryside and exceptional access to the sea.
Exeter is the county’s principal city and transport hub, with the Exe Valley and surrounding villages offering a particularly attractive combination of countryside, schools and communications. Further south, the South Hams around Totnes, Dartmouth and Salcombe provide one of Devon’s most sought-after mixtures of rural and coastal life.
Dartmoor appeals to buyers seeking space and dramatic landscape, while north Devon has a wilder character shaped by its coastline, surfing beaches and proximity to Exmoor. The county’s independent schools include Exeter School, Blundell’s and Mount Kelly, alongside a broad range of regional options.
Devon inevitably requires a greater commitment to distance from London, although rail and air connections through Exeter keep the capital accessible. For many buyers, that separation is fundamental to the appeal.
We treat Devon as part of a wider Westcountry search when the brief allows. Our specialist **Buying Agent Westcountry**, **Buying Agents Westcountry** and **Property Search Agent Westcountry** pages cover Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall together, enabling us to compare opportunities across the south-west rather than restrict a search unnecessarily.
Buying property in Devon
Our Westcountry property search covers Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, allowing the search to follow the client’s requirements rather than stop at county boundaries. Explore our three Westcountry-wide specialist pages:
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