New Homes in the South West
Are you after a coastal retreat in Devon, a hideaway in Dorset or a family home in Gloucestershire or Somerset? From the rugged coastline of Cornwall to Wiltshire’s open countryside and the bright lights of Bristol, new homes in the South West come in all different shapes and sizes.
From exploring the Jurassic Coast, to visiting traditional fishing villages, walking through the Cotswolds or having a night out in Bristol’s bars, you can use the links on this page to discover our latest homes in the South West.
Living in the South West
A predominantly rural region, the South West is a wonderful place to surround yourself with some of the most picturesque scenery in the UK. There are also plenty of vibrant towns and cities you can choose to live in, depending on the lifestyle you want to experience. Wherever you want to buy your new home in the South West, offers like our Part Exchange scheme are designed to give you the most convenient, cost-effective way of upgrading to something new.
Things to see and do in the South West
There’s little doubt that the natural charms of the South West rank among the region’s best features. From the rugged Cornish coastline to the stunning sandy beaches of Dorset and the sprawling Dartmoor National Park, there are lots more spectacular beauty spots besides. They include the Tamar Valley and Cranbourne Chase, while the Mendip, Quantock and Blackdown Hills are all wonderful for hiking and challenging bike rides.
Holiday resorts dotted along the coast such as St Ives, Newquay and Weston-super-Mare are perfect for day trips or longer stays, while Stonehenge, Land’s End and the Eden Project are among the area’s top tourist attractions. And that’s all without considering historic destinations like Bath and the bright lights of Bristol, giving the region huge variety when it comes to enjoying your free time.
Education
The South West is home to many great schools, including a large number of primary, secondary and all-through options in Ofsted’s outstanding category. This includes places like Taunton in Somerset and Tavistock in Devon, where you can also find some exciting new developments of new build homes. The region also has around 100 private schools, including single-sex and co-educational options for all ages.
Transport links in the South West
Some parts of the South West offer stronger transport links than others, which is expected due to the rural nature of the region. Bristol and its surrounding area have a high concentration of bus and rail routes, along with places like Gloucester and Cheltenham. The M4 and M5 are the region’s two main motorways, with the former connecting Bristol all the way to London in the east and past Swansea in South Wales to the west. The latter, meanwhile, runs all the way from Exeter to Birmingham on its way past Bristol.
The South West property market
On account of its diverse nature, the South West has a varied property scene which caters for a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. House prices are higher than the national average, but considerably lower than in the South East, with Dorset the most expensive county and Devon the cheapest.
You can find stunning 4 and 5 bedroom homes for attractive prices in the Tiverton and Tavistock areas of Devon, while there’s everything from 2 bed semis to spacious 5 bed detached houses in the Bishops Lydeard area of Taunton in Somerset. Wherever you want to live, don’t miss our latest offers page for money-saving incentives like the government’s popular Help to Buy South West scheme.
Help to Buy South West
In South West you can take advantage of Help to Buy South West of England if you are a first time buyer. Take a look at the Help to Buy South West of England page to find out how the scheme works and how it can help you move.