Discover Retirement Properties for Sale in Exmouth
If you’re looking for retirement homes in Exmouth, McCarthy Stone offers carefully chosen properties where life feels lighter by the sea. These apartments are designed for those who want to maintain independence or benefit from extra support. You’ll find practical features like easy-access showers, bright rooms, and step-free entrances, all conveniently positioned near shops, GPs, pharmacies and bus stops.
Retire to Exmouth
Exmouth suits a relaxed pace of life. Mornings often start with the sound of gulls and the gentle movement of the tide.
The town centre is easy to explore on foot, with a good selection of shops, sea-facing cafes and small market stalls.
A walk along the flat promenade beside the estuary, with benches to stop and enjoy the view, makes daily life feel calm and restorative.
Being able to walk or catch a nearby bus to pick up a prescription, meet friends or visit the health centre brings a reassuring sense of freedom. It’s the kind of everyday ease that makes retirement feel comfortable and in control.
Things to Do in Exmouth
The promenade is a peaceful place for walking at any time of day. Alongside it, you’ll find grassy areas and benches where you can pause to take in the view.
The Exe Estuary Nature Reserve is a short walk away, offering opportunities for birdwatching and quiet riverside time. In town, the local theatre and art gallery host events that often appeal to those who enjoy gentle entertainment without the higher buzz of a city.
Exmouth may be small, but it has a lively event scene. In mid-July, the Exmouth Jazz Festival brings relaxed music sessions that many local residents enjoy.
Each May, the Exmouth Regatta brings traditional boats and community races to the waterfront and fills the streets with music and market stalls. The town’s farmers’ market on the first and third Saturdays of the month is a friendly place to gather and pick up fresh local produce.
Throughout the year, local community centres and libraries host regular groups, like gentle exercise classes, knitting circles and history talks that are welcoming and easy to join.
Nearby attractions offer gentle exploration, like the National Coastwatch building, where you can enjoy views and marine displays. Dawlish Warren, across the estuary, is perfect for easy beach walks or watching wildlife in the dunes.
Living in Exmouth also means being close to other destinations in and around Devon worth visiting. Exeter, just nine miles away, is easy to reach by Stagecoach bus. around every 15 to 20 minutes. It offers a beautiful cathedral and river walks that are enjoyable and accessible.
Newton Abbot is 14 miles away and can be reached by train; it features a restored Market Hall, quiet riverside paths and friendly local shops.
Sidmouth, down the coast, is ideal for a gentle day out with its pebble beach and pretty seaside charm, all without needing long travel time or planning.
Our Retirement Properties in Exmouth
One of the current retirement options we’re pleased to offer in Exmouth is Roswell Court. This Retirement Living PLUS development is ideal for those over 70 and includes private apartments, lawned gardens, communal lounge space and on-site meals. Optional support services are available to help with daily tasks, making it a good choice for anyone considering assisted living in Exmouth.
Retirement homes in Exmouth give you independence without isolation, sea views without sacrifice, and local freedom combined with community comfort.
Contact our friendly team today to view available homes and begin your seaside retirement.
