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Welcome to New Homes in Torquay, the easy way to find new homes in Torquay and the surrounding area. Torquay is located in the county of Devon and only 16 miles south of Exeter. Torquay has a population of around 63,998 and is renowned for its healthful climate. The town earned the nickname of the English Riviera. Torquay was also the home of the writer Agatha Christie, who lived most of her life in the town. If you are looking at new homes in Torquay you may be interested to learn that it has an abundance of schools. Areas close to Torquay include Plymouth, Paignton, Exmouth and Dartmouth. London is situated 215 miles from Torquay. New homes in Torquay provide the best of both worlds for those seeking the heritage and cultural aspects that only a city like Torquay can offer combined with the benefits of a brand new home in the heart of Devon.

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Torquay is located in the unitary authority area of Torbay and county of Devon, England. The town has a strategic location just 16 miles away from Exeter and 38 miles north east of Plymouth. While the town of Torquay started off as a small settlement it has grown tremendously over the years and now has a population of 63,998 which makes Torquay “the third largest settlement in Devon” says Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the leading new homes website in the United Kingdom. Torquay is believed to have first been inhabited by people way back in the paleolithic times and since then it has changed enormously on social, political and economical fronts.

The economy of the town of Torquay changed especially. During earlier times agriculture and related activities were the economical strength of Torquay but this changed in the 1900s. In the 19^th century, the town of Torquay developed as a seaside resort making tourism one of its major strengths. This was also the time when the brewing industry in Torquay saw a boom, making it another of the town’s economical strengths. Developments in the transport sector have also played a pivotal role in the advancement of the town of Torquay. Rail and road links have been established between Torquay and nearby places of significance such as Newton Abbot, Exeter, Brixham and Teignmouth just to name a few.

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Towns and Villages near Torquay

Shaldon – located on the mouth of river Teign between Teignmoutha and Torquay, Shaldon is a village with a thriving livelihood which is based on the estuary. The village features quite a few local attractions that should not be missed while in or around Torquay. These include a boutique, coffee shop, two churches and a number of conserved areas great for having fun and relaxing with friends and family.
Newton Abbot – Newton Abbot is a town that has seen many changes in its economy with shifts between industries of wool, leather and locomotors. Each trade has left its mark on Newton Abbot such as the presence of many well conserved and impressive Victorian buildings. Local attractions in this town near Torquay include three beautiful parks, a race course that is great when wanting to have a fun day out and the only traditional malt house in England.

Local Attractions in Torquay

Kent’s Cavern – located on Ilsham Road in Torquay, Kent’s Cavern is one of the oldest settlements in Britain. Visitors at this attraction in Torquay may take guided tours in and around the caves and experience the history of the town. The caves feature amazing geological formations, some of which are over 700,000 years old such as the “The Face in the Rock”.
Living Coasts – if you area fan of the beach and sea life, the Living Coasts found in Beacon Quay in Torquay is the perfect place for you. This attraction in Torquay features a range of intriguing coastal creatures such as fur seals, puffins, sea ducks and penguins.

Famous People in Torquay

Popular people associated with Torquay include writer Oscar Wilde, physicist Oliver Heaviside and naval officer Arthur Leyland Harrison VC just to name a few.

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