coast PROPERTY
With a friendly community, beautiful coves, botanical gardens, and a hub for water sports, Shaldon is the hidden gem of Devon for property hunters seeking a coastal lifestyle
As you approach Shaldon from the bridge at Teignmouth, you can’t help but smile at the beauty of the town rising from the water. There is a relaxed atmosphere to the streets of this stunning coastal village in Devon. The waves lap on the beach and transmit a therapeutic energy, which is felt across the town.
Voted the best place to live in the UK 2020 by The Times, the friendly community of people are very proud of the village and their history. Located on the River Teign, Shaldon is the hidden gem of Devon.
The Ness sits at the top of the village, it is named after the ‘Ness’ rocky outcrop that towers over it and is a focal point of the area in its beautiful sunny yellow paint. Today The Ness is a hotel and restaurant; however, the house was originally built in 1810 as the summer home of the Clifford family; rumour has it that the family increased their fortune through smuggling, via the smugglers’ tunnel which you can find just behind the Ness.
The community comes together to celebrate their village, coastal lifestyle and love of food and music throughout the year. Shaldon hosts some incredible annual events such as the Music Festival in June, Water Carnival and Regatta in August, fireworks in November and Christmas markets in December. Shaldon also provides regular meets for Baby and Toddler groups, Coffee mornings and volunteering groups to maintain the beauty of the area.
WHERE TO BUY
There is no bad place to buy in Shaldon - anywhere with a view of the River Teign is popular, and there are many properties of this nature in Horse Lane, Homeyards and Broadlands. Neighbouring Ringmore is also located on the river in a south westerly position and is just as popular as Shaldon itself. Shaldon has a range of property, from Georgian style, modern architect design, to coastal cottage. The neighbouring village of Bishopsteignton is also popular place to buy, with estuary views and good pubs.
Ben Epps from Dart & Partners tells me: “Shaldon provides an interesting and eclectic mix of properties in an idyllic coastal setting and so it is easy to see why the village has received such attention from out of area buyers in recent years.”
HOW MUCH?
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