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The village as such was started in 1932 by the Horton brothers and now it is the only Park Home village to be recognised as a true village since 1989 by Ordnance Survey as a village in its own right. The webmaster was told personally by OS that a future edition of their maps will include the road system. We are situated about 6 miles from the cathedral City of Exeter, set in 40 acres of woodland formally own by the Church Commissioners. Visitors may find the road system a but chaotic as the roads were made after the placing of the early homes. As matter of interest the stream running through the village, the "Lillybrook" is mentioned in the "Doomsday Book" AD 739. It is very quiet place with the homes dotted about in the trees which at one time were only felled if they were in the way of a new home. There are about 261 homes in which some 480 residents occupy. Originally it was a "retirement" village. We have all the requirements of a true village - church, (built here) Post Office, shop and a pub. Needless to say all homes have water, electricity and main sewage laid on. All homes have central heating and all new ones have double glazing and a shower as well as a bath. All are situated in individual plots with good garden space. It must be one of the best villages in Devon.
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