The village of Lifton sits in the beautiful Devon countryside on the edge of Dartmoor and the border of Cornwall. A quintessentially English parish village with a pub, a school and miles of stunning countryside, it’s also home to the world-famous Ambrosia rice pudding, and makes for an excellent place to raise a family.
If you’re interested in making the move to Lifton, we have a range of new build homes for sale with Wain Homes developments.
Beautiful rural village next to the River Lyd
Lifton Community Academy rated “Good” by Ofsted
Close to local beauty spots, including River Tamar and Tamar Valley AONB
Strong agricultural heritage with regular famers’ markets and shows
Great accessibility to A30 and local towns of Launceston, Okehampton and Tavistock
WHY LIFTON IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Life goes a little slower in Lifton and that’s exactly why you might love it there. A picturesque English village with the lovely River Lyd that runs through its east side, Lifton is equal parts charming as it is practical, with lots of local amenities making it an easy and enjoyable place to live, such as a delicatessen, cafes, a post office, and great country hotel and pub called the Arundell.
If you have a young family, or you’re planning to have one in the future, you’ll be glad to know that Lifton Community Academy, which takes children from 2-11 has been awarded a rating of “Good” by Ofsted, and you’ll find the nearest high school 4 miles west in Launceston.
If you love being surrounded by beauty spots, you’re in for a treat with Lifton, as it’s very close to the River Tamar and Tamar Valley AONB where you can enjoy loads of activities and stunning bike rides and walks. About 20 miles east of Lifton is the famous Dartmoor National Park, so you’re never short of places to go for great days out.
Lifton village itself is a charming place with a strong agricultural heritage and you can enjoy regular farmers’ markets and agricultural shows where you’ll be able to pick up some delicious local produce.
MAKING YOUR HOME IN LIFTON
For commuters, Lifton has good transport links to the A30, and the nearest train station is in Okehampton which is 10 miles west of the village. If you fancy taking the bus, there are regular services to local towns, and the nearest airport is Exeter airport, roughly 40 miles southeast of Lifton.
Lifton is a great place to live, and if you’re thinking of making the move to Devon, take a look at our selection of new build developments in Lifton.
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