Famous for the nearby Moor, Bodmin also happens to be a wonderful place to live. Bodmin is a picturesque English town in the heart of Cornwall, placing everything one of Britain’s best counties has to offer within easy reach, including both Cornwall's north and south coasts.
Bodmin would make a fantastic place to call home. If you’re interested in living in Cornwall, you’ll find a range of new homes in Bodmin for sale at our new build developments in the area.
An historic town with modern amenities and a bustling local community
Close to Bodmin Moor and some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside
1 “Outstanding” and 1 “Good” secondary school, plus five “Good” local primary schools
The town has great transport links to commute throughout Cornwall
WHY BODMIN IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Bodmin is one of the oldest settlements in Britain and is a location rich in history and myth. But Bodmin is a thoroughly modern town today, although one that retains its traditional charm. The town is full of characteristic Victorian and Elizabethan buildings, as well as a thriving town centre with plenty of local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Of course, Bodmin is famous for the spectacular Bodmin Moor, Cornwall’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it’s 208 square kilometres of rugged countryside offering some of the UK’s best hiking, sights and wild living ponies. A base in Bodmin also gives easy access to all the countryside that Cornwall has to offer, including over 400 beaches.
For families looking to make the move to Bodmin, the town offers some excellent schools. Of Bodmin’s six local primaries, five are rated as “Good” by Ofsted. Bodmin has three secondary schools, with Callywith College rated as “Outstanding” and North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy rated as “Good”.
Situated in the centre of Cornwall, Bodmin places all the county has to offer in quick reach, making it an ideal location for day trips and a perfect town to commute from. Cornwall’s capital, Truro, is just over 20 miles away, whilst Newquay and St Austell are less than a 30 minute drive, with Falmouth around one hour by road.
MAKING YOUR HOME IN BODMIN
Bodmin’s location means much of Cornwall is easily accessible, making it an excellent destination to commute from. Cornwall’s major main road (the A30) passes through Bodmin, whilst the A39 and A390 are both a short drive away – Newquay, St Austell and Truro are all easy to get to.
Bodmin Parkway station caters for rail journeys throughout Cornwall, as well as direct services to Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth and London. Newquay Airport and Exeter Airport offer both national and international flights.
With its ideal location, great schools and that famous Cornish quality of life, Bodmin is a superb place to live. If you’d like to make the move to Bodmin, we have a selection of new builds in Bodmin at our new developments in the town and the surrounding region.
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