Nice places to live near Exeter?

[M3ax]

Currently in Wilts but Mrs M3ax is considering going back to Uni and Exeter looks good for her field. Its early days but we quite like the idea of getting back closer to the sea. Just wondering which areas to avoid, which to seek out etc. Young family so schools need to be considered. Village life preferable (currently in a semi rural setting ) so long as there is a pub etc and we can get to restaurants/coffee without too much hassle. My work is a combination of London and Newark (I know) so I'm used to having to be away from time to time. Exeter St Davids to Paddington seems doable and I'm used to the drive to Newark which will probably be at least an hour onto my journey.

Obviously I'll need a new car because man maths.

Any advice or anecdotes gratefully received!

[M3ax]

Thanks guys,
Kids are 4 and 6. Village type environment would probably be best. Don't mind a fixer upper, 4 bed min, bit of space etc.
Budget will probably be around 400k to 450k ish. Then again, I've just started looking at the area so not really sure what prices are like.

[M3ax]

Cheers, that's a great help. May arrange a bit of a scouting drive I think. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions soon!

[M3ax]

Midlifecrisis71 said:

Hang on a minute !

Ive checked your profile, we wont let you in unless you buy a more PH car - we have strict rules down here

Excellent. That's the kind of PH response I was hoping for. What's acceptable? (Probably have to keep the mile muncher but a addition should be justified)...