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Silverton sits atop a hill looking out over the Exe Valley, positioned about eight miles north of Exeter and close to the National Trust’s Killerton estate. It is one of the oldest villages in Devon, dating back to the Saxon era, and the layout still centres around the Grade I listed Church of St Mary and the square. While it feels deep in the countryside, surrounded by the orchards that once made it a hub for cider production, it is a practical place to live; the village is bypassed by the A396, keeping the narrow, thatched-cottage lanes relatively quiet while allowing for a fifteen-minute drive into the city. Most daily needs are met within the village by the general store, the post office, and two pubs, the Lamb and the Silverton Inn. There is a strong sense of continuity here, evidenced by the annual Street Market in August, a tradition that has run for decades, and the functional community spaces like the modern community hall and the recreation field. It is a working village rather than a museum piece, offering a balance of rural elevation and easy access to the M5 and Tiverton Parkway.