Properties for sale in Salcombe
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Flat for sale
Situation Situated in the South Hams is the beautiful town of Salcombe – boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants and eateries come together to suit the enviable lifestyle that this ... read more
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Flat for sale
A fabulous brand new apartment with glorious estuary views in a much sought-after location, a short walk from the centre of town.Spion Lodge is an exclusive development of 6 high quality ... read more
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Harriet George
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Flat for sale
Situation Situated in the South Hams is the beautiful town of Salcombe – boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants and eateries come together to suit the enviable lifestyle that this ... read more
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Luscombe Maye - Salcombe Sales
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Land for sale
Description An opportunity to complete a project on Sandhills Road with spectacular views down to South Sands and to the mouth of the Estuary, with potential for either one detached house or ... read more
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Luscombe Maye - Salcombe Sales
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Flat for sale
Occupying an enviable waterfront position in the heart of the town, a beautifully interior designed 3 bedroom apartment with breathtaking and fascinating water views, extensive outside space, ... read more
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Harriet George
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Town house for sale
Estura, Cliff Road, Salcombe TQ8
Description Beach House is a beautifully presented town house set on the edge of the idyllic Salcombe Estuary. The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors having a lovely coastal feel ... read more
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Luscombe Maye - Salcombe Sales
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End terrace house for sale
Tuckers Tuckers is one of only a handful of early 19th century fisherman's cottages, located along the sea wall in Salcombe. The property boasts a lovely sunny south-facing front terrace ... read more
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Luscombe Maye - Salcombe Sales
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Detached house for sale - Just added
A superb detached house in a peaceful location on the edge of the town with glorious rural views.Built in 1985,5 Landmark Road was extended and re-designed in 2011 to create a comfortable ... read more
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Harriet George
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Detached house for sale
9 little hill 9 Little Hill, is a well positioned detached family home, situated in a peaceful and private location at the top of the Beadon development, within walking distance of both North ... read more
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Flat for sale
Description Springfield is a charming Victorian building located in the ever-popular Devon Road. Garden Flat is found on the ground floor with its own entrance. This takes you into the ... read more
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Luscombe Maye - Salcombe Sales
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Semi-detached house for sale
St. Dunstans Road, Salcombe TQ8
Caveat. Please make note of the following before enquiring to view. Not to use the property for any purpose other than A main residence and in particular not to use as A second home or to use ... read more
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Living in Salcombe: The Local Area Guide
The beautiful seaside town of Salcombe is located at the most southerly part of Devon and boasts wonderful coastal scenery and beautiful beaches. The town is mostly built on the west side of the Kingsbridge Estuary and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a classic English seaside waterfront and a naturally sheltered harbour that formed the basis of its success as a boat and ship building port.
Until about 100 years ago Salcombe earned its living from the sea. Fishing, seafaring, boat building, smuggling and perhaps even piracy were its principal trades. The oldest local buildings were built inland because the sea was a place of danger in the shape of invasions, piracy and slavery; it’s said that hundreds of Devon people were kidnapped in the 1600s. Salcombe has a colourful history and even boasts the first holiday home, which was built there in 1764. Between the wars the town developed into a holiday resort for people who wanted beautiful scenery, sea fishing and sailing, and it remains a popular tourist resort to this day.
Demographics
At the 2011 census, Salcombe had a population of 3,353 people. The town has the second highest number of holidays homes in the UK, estimated at between 45 and 75% and, thanks to its moneyed visitors, is sometimes known as ‘Chelsea-on-Sea’. Due to its popularity as a tourist destination, the populations swells in August from just over 3,500 to 25,000. It is not a very ethnically diverse area, with 96% of people identifying as white British at the last census. As you would expect from a beautiful seaside resort it has a high proportion of older people, with almost 25% of the population being retired. Salcombe has a high proportion of celebrity residents, with Kate Bush, Sir Micheal Parkinson, Mary Berry and members of Led Zeppelin all having houses there.
Education
Salcombe has plenty of primary schools, three of which – Stokenham Area Primary School, Ermington Primary School and Stoke Fleming Community PSwrimary School – are rated as being ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. There is also a high proportion of primary schools in the area that are rated as being ‘good’. There is also a good selection of secondary schools, with Kingsbridge Academy and Ivybridge Community College being classed as ‘outstanding’. The nearest university is 52 miles away in Plymouth.
Transport
Salcombe is relatively remote and, in common with many towns in this part of Devon, doesn’t have its own train station. The nearest one is at Totnes, where there is an onward bus connection to the town, a journey of about an hour and a half. There are a few local bus routes that run from Salcombe to Kingsbridge and Salcombe to Totnes, where further bus and train routes can be joined. The nearest motorway junction is at the end of the M5 at Exeter. Salcombe can be reached by travelling for another hour on various A roads. The nearest airport is Exeter International, which has services to many domestic destinations and a limited number of European ones.
Amenities and shopping
Salcombe is incredibly picturesque and, as you’d expect from a seaside town that attracts wealthy residents and tourists, plenty of good quality shops, restaurants and bars. The town centre is made up of narrow, winding streets and priority is given to pedestrians, so a park and ride scheme operates during the summer from the outskirts of the town. Salcombe has a good selection of upmarket clothes shops, including Joules, Jack Wills, Henri Lloyd and Fat Face, as well as a nice selection of independent boutique-style shops selling everything from jewellery to toys. When it comes to food and drink there is a huge amount of choice with plenty of good restaurants, cosy pubs, delicatessens and cafes to choose from.
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