neighbouring areas
The ancient town of Barnstaple has a population of approximately 25,000 and is the commercial centre for public administration, health services, employment, commerce education and culture, sport and recreation for North Devon. Local residents consider the town to be charming, providing a comprehensive range of services and facilities for the demands of modern living. There is a wide variety of property for sale in Barnstaple, including modern detached family houses, detached bungalows, character cottages and Victorian terraced houses. As well as a good selection of houses for sale, there are also plenty of flats for sale in Barnstaple, with new developments of luxury apartments in purpose built blocks overlooking the River Yeo, purpose built blocks of flats specifically for the over 55's market, and conversion flats in older properties.
Amenities for properties in Barnstaple
Barnstaple town centre is considered to be 'the' shopping centre for North Devon. The Green Lanes Shopping Centre has over forty shops, including three department stores. Leading off the main shopping area are numerous side streets with speciality shops, delis and a daily Victorian Pannier Market. Families considering Barnstaple property will discover the town has a multi-screen cinema, a theatre, a leisure centre and tennis courts. For golfers there are courses located at Westward Ho!, Saunton, Libbaton, Ilfracombe, Torrington and Portmore. And for water sports enthusiasts, the beaches in the area provide some of the finest windsurfing in Devon. Exmoor National Park is just six miles from Barnstaple, where walking and horse riding can be enjoyed. Barnstaple has a hospital, a library, nine primary schools and two secondary schools, with North Devon College providing further education opportunities.
Transport for Barnstaple
Residents of Barnstaple benefit from good transport links. An extensive bus service operates as far as Taunton and Plymouth; and there are local services to neighbouring towns. With Exeter approximately an hour's drive on the A377, and Plymouth about an hour and a half along the A386, the surrounding cities are close at hand too. The town has a railway station, with routes across North Devon and into London.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Barnstaple, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and look for property for sale in Ilfracombe, Bideford and South Molton.