Local area guide
Living in Totnes
Around Great Court Farm by Baker Estates · Devon
The schools, transport, shops and green spaces that shape day-to-day life — plus local trades who already work in Totnes.
Area at a glance
Totnes, at a glance
Schools, transport, what’s nearby — written for new-build buyers settling in.
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Totnes is a genuine one-off — an ancient market town with a steep, independent high street, a Tuesday market, and more wholefood shops, galleries and cafés than towns twice its size. Families are well served by Totnes St John's and Grove Primary, with King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC) taking secondary pupils, and Dartington's Park School nearby for those wanting something different. Totnes railway station sits on the main line, with direct trains to Exeter, Bristol and London Paddington, and the A38 is a short drive for Plymouth or Exeter. For shopping, there's a Morrisons and a Lidl in town plus a Sainsbury's superstore, alongside butchers, bakers and greengrocers that people genuinely still use. Eating out ranges from riverside pubs to the Bull Inn and a strong crop of independent bistros. Dartington Hall's estate, the River Dart, and the South Hams coast at Dartmouth and Salcombe are all within easy reach.
Local trades
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