Bishops Court by Redrow Homes in Exeter

About the Development

The location of our charming Bishops Court development has been carefully chosen to ensure that the families who live there can enjoy a lifestyle that is rich and varied. Set on the eastern edge of Exeter, it is in easy reach of both the city centre and numerous places of natural beauty, including beaches and park areas. With commuting links, useful amenities and beautiful areas in which to relax all nearby, you will want for nothing whilst living at Bishops Court.

Our homes at the development have also been built with family’s needs in mind. The Heritage Collection is celebrated for its ‘best of both worlds’ character. Thanks to its combination of traditional architecture and modern interiors that have been intricately designed for life today, our residents never fail to fall in love with their Heritage home. 

Amenities

The stunning open spaces of Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful South Coast beaches make Bishops Court a highly desirable place to live. In addition to this, Exeter is well served by a range of amenities and the development itself is perfectly situated for all the must-haves of day-to-day life. GP services are available only one mile away at Hillbarton Surgery and the dental practice at Heavitree School House is also nearby. Providing a range of medical services, including accident and emergency facilities, the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is just a ten-minute drive from Bishops Court.

Dining

Living at Bishops Court, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out. From traditional pub grub to award-winning cuisine, there is something to suit every palette. The village of Sandygate is only a one-minute walk from the development and it is home to a beautiful thatched pub and restaurant, The Blue Ball. Hugely popular with the locals, the pub offers a relaxed and laidback dining experience. The award-winning La Petite Maison is situated in nearby Topsham. Using only the finest local Devon produce, the restaurant provides some of the best British cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu at Topsham’s Salutation Inn is also highly recommended and Exeter’s city centre is bursting with bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants to cater for all tastes.

Education

If you are moving house with a young family, you can rest assured that Bishops Court is well placed for a range of popular and successful schools. Within a mile of the development is Clyst Heath Primary. Recently judged to be a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted, the school prides itself on creating a positive learning environment. For older students, St Luke’s High is around two miles from Bishops Court. The school has many outstanding features and is famed for its success in both sports and science. The city also offers a range of private education options and the University of Exeter is only twenty minutes away by car.

Leisure

Bishops Court is well placed for fitness fanatics. There is a David Lloyd Centre less than a mile away and Wonford Sports Centre can be reached within ten minutes. Located in the heart of Exeter, the latter is home to a well-equipped gym, a multi-purpose sports hall and a floodlit Astro Turf pitch perfect for five-a-side.
Sports fans are very well catered for at Bishops Court, Sandy Park home to the Exeter Chiefs can be reached with a short walk over the connecting bridge. Exeter Golf and Country Club is a must visit for golfers, and football fans will be pleased to know the development is only a fifteen-minute drive from Exeter City’s ground.
For children and families Crealy Great Adventure Park is a short 10-minute drive away offering yearlong entertainment. Whilst for those who enjoy a more laidback approach to their leisure activities, there is a multiplex Vue cinema only four miles away at Summerland Gate.

Shopping

When it comes to shopping, Bishops Court is perfectly placed for picking up those everyday essentials. With two supermarkets within three miles of the development, residents will find getting the weekly food shopping done is very easy. There is a Sainsbury’s nearby, whilst the local Tesco is over 70,000 square feet and incorporates much more than just groceries. Exeter itself boasts a huge variety of both independent shops and high-street stores, offering residents of Bishops Court the best of both worlds.

Transport

Combining traditional architecture with homes built for modern living, our Bishops Court development is ideally located on the eastern side of the city of Exeter. The M5 is just moments away and the local railway station is within walking distance. Trains into Exeter city centre run frequently from Digby and Sowton station and only take fifteen minutes. From there, you can access trains to as far afield as Aberdeen and central London can be reached in just over two hours. In addition to the many road and rail links, residents are within easy reach of both Bristol and Exeter airports.