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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Plymouth Welcome to New Homes Plymouth the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Plymouth. The third largest city on the South coast, with a growing population of over 250,000 people there is a growing demand for new homes in Plymouth. An important naval city and port, the centre was badly bombed during the Second World War, meaning that Plymouth Property in this area tends to be modern. Fortunately, the Hoe area largely escaped damage in Blitz, meaning that there is plenty of Edwardian and Victorian Plymouth Property available in this area. Reflecting the city’s important maritime past, Hoe and fifteen other sites have been designated conversation areas. Inward investment has seen the creation of a number of apartment buildings providing high-end accommodation ideal for those looking for the benefits of city centre life. Meanwhile, waterfront developments such as those at Hoe and Millbay, offer stunning views over the harbour. Another recently regenerated Plymouth Property is The Royal William Yard, a multiuse development combining the unique character of a listed building with contemporary interior design. Alternatively, in popular areas outside the city centre such as Crownhill, Hartley and Peverell, Plymouth Property consists of a mixture of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and 1930’s style houses and flats. Reflecting Plymouth’s adoption of a service based economy; the city is now home to a successful university. Home to over 30,000 students, there is an abundance of suitable student property in Plymouth. On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in Plymouth, it’s history, education facilities, associations and organisations in order to ensure that your search for new homes in Plymouth is both well informed and fruitful.
Areas in and around Plymouth Barbican Crownhill Derriford Hartley Heybrook Bay Keyham Mannamead Mutley Newton Ferrers Noss Mayo Oreston
Close to Plymouth Tavistock – 15 miles Launceston – 26 miles Paignton – 30 miles Newton Abbot – 31 miles Exeter – 45 miles Famous people associated with Plymouth Beryl Cook – Artist, many of her paintings depict characters in Plymouth Sir Francis Drake – Explorer and naval commander Michael Foot – Politician, leader of the Labour party 1980-83 Henry Dobson – Poet Sir John Hawkins – Explorer and sailor Wayne Sleep – Dancer and performer William Bligh - Captain of the Bounty |