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Modbury sits in a steep-sided valley in the heart of the South Hams, positioned roughly halfway between the rugged southern edge of Dartmoor and the beaches of Bigbury Bay. It is a town that functions more like a large village, centered around a main thoroughfare of Georgian facades and independent shops that have survived remarkably well despite the proximity of larger hubs like Ivybridge and Plymouth. Historically, it was a significant market town, a legacy still visible in its wide streets and the ruins of the 14th-century Modbury Court. Life here is dictated by the local topography; the hills are steep enough that most walks involve a fair amount of exertion, but they offer clear views over the rolling Devon farmland. It is a practical base for those who work in the city but prefer a quieter pace, though the narrowness of the A379 running through the centre remains a constant reminder of the town’s medieval footprint in a modern world.