Located on the south coast of Cornwall, St Austell is a traditional Cornish market town with great schools, some fantastic property and many essentials for urban living. With a population of just over 20,000 it’s 10 miles south of Bodmin and 30 miles west of the border with Devon.
Residents of St Austell benefit from seven beaches in the local area and the breath-taking surrounding Cornish countryside. And with Wain Homes you’ll find a range of homes for sale in St Austell across our new build developments in the area.
There are two schools rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted in St Austell
The town is under an hour away from Plymouth’s international airport
Shopping is great at White River Place and the nearby Cornish Market World
surrounded by Cornish countryside, less than an hour from the Eden Project
WHY ST AUSTELL IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
St Austell continues to be a very popular place to live. With two schools in the town rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted – Sandy Hill Academy (Primary) and Penrice Academy (Secondary) – as well as eight “good” schools in the local area, it’s no surprise that families with young children continue to flock to the town. Coupled with an NHS hospital on the doorstep, a home in St Austell is an attractive prospect for many people.
Residents that enjoy outdoor living will benefit from the town’s seven beaches, plus the surrounding Cornish countryside including the nearby Lost Gardens of Heligan. The Eden Project is also within an hour’s drive from St Austell making it perfect for a day trip. Keen cyclists will enjoy the route from the Eden Project to Wheal Martyn which has been dubbed ‘the Cornish Alps’ due to its steep incline.
St Austell’s location close to the A30 and A38 means it is just 20 miles from Truro and under an hour away from Plymouth, with its international airport and ferry port. The town is also on the main railway line that links Truro and Falmouth to Plymouth and London. The capital can be reached in around four hours and 20 minutes.
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St Austell’s residents benefit from plenty of great shopping right on the town’s doorstep. Nearby White River Place is home to high-street shops, restaurants and a cinema, while the historic Market House has several specialist shops. For a bustling market experience, Cornish Market World is close by. The largest indoor market in the region has close to 100 stalls selling plenty of local produce.
At Wain Homes we have a range of properties for sale in St Austell across our new build developments in Cornwall.
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