neighbouring areas
Great Torrington, generally abbreviated to Torrington, is situated on an inland cliff top overlooking the deeply wooded valleys of the River Torridge. The town commands spectacular views of a landscape captured by Henry Williamson in his novel Tarka the Otter in 1927. This ancient market town is home to world famous Dartington Crystal glass and to Rosemoor, the renowned RHS gardens and woodlands. The Battle of Torrington in 1646 marked the end of Royalist resistance in the West Country and, today, Torrington is regarded as an important heritage centre.
To give a guide as to the asking prices of property for sale in Torrington, period and modern terraced houses and stone-built cottages offering three bedrooms are from £160,000. Detached modern houses offering three bedrooms and an integral garage are from £215,000. Spacious, detached houses offering four bedrooms are from £240,000; substantial, period townhouses from £280,000 and Grade II listed thatched cottages and stone-built detached houses are in the region of £400,000. For the most prestigious houses, including substantial refurbished farmhouses and barn conversions, prices climb towards £500,000.
If you are looking for flats for sale in Torrington, please contact Torrington estate agents for details of any flats that are available and for all cottages and houses currently on the market.
Amenities for property in Torrington
Great Torrington used to have its own railway station but instead there is a pub named The Puffing Billy, a cycle hire shop and a few restored carriages. The track is now a combined foot and cycle path to Bideford heading north and to Petrockstow heading south. There are plenty of independent shops, pubs and restaurants in Torrington and the usual High Street banks, a Somerfield supermarket and a Lloyds Pharmacy. The Plough arts centre is a small theatre, cinema and gallery. Local schools include Great Torrington Junior School, and Great Torrington Community School for children aged 11-16.
Transport in Torrington
The railway station in Barnstaple is 16 miles to the north east and is reached via the B3232. It provides a 60-minute service to Exeter Central.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Torrington, which is covered by postcode EX38, you may also like to consider other towns and villages in Devon such as Umberleigh, Bideford, South Molton, Chulmleigh, and Braunton.