For centuries, British diplomats, entrepreneurs and high-flying executives who ply their trades in the Middle East, Asia and beyond have dreamed of spending their golden years in a quiet unspoilt corner of the West Country. And corners don’t come much quieter or more unspoilt than the east Devon hamlet of Upexe, which sits between the villages of Thorverton and Silverton in the lovely Exe Valley, eight miles north of Devon’s county town, Exeter.
Upexe: What you need to know
Location: Upexe is located eight miles north of Exeter near the river Exe and nine miles south of Tiverton, in between the villages of Thorverton and Silverton. The local train station is Exeter St Davies which has fast links to London and the north.
Atmosphere: Upexe is a small, quiet hamlet in a beautiful location, close to the villages of Thorverton — which has a primary school, village hall, two pubs, cricket club and a monthly fresh produce market, and Silverton — one of the oldest villages in Devon, home to The Ruffnell Inn.
Things to do: Upexe is perfectly located for those who enjoy rural country living without feeling too disconnected. With Exeter and Tiverton nearby, there are countless options from shopping, exploring Exeter Cathedral, watching an Exeter Chief's rugby game, horse racing or family days out at the Devon Railway Centre or Killerton House.
Schools: Thorverton Primary, Stoke Cannon Primary and Brampford Speke Primary are all located near to Upexe, with secondary options located closer to Exeter with Exeter School, Isca Academy and Maynard School.
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