Lunar Rise

Development Overview

Lunar Rise is a new build residential development by Taylor Wimpey, located on Myrtlebury Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3GA, in the popular Pinhoe suburb. The community comprises a total of 195 high-quality new build homes, offering a mix of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom properties tailored to first-time buyers, downsizers, and growing families. The current price range for available new build homes at Lunar Rise runs from £345,000 to £575,000.

Property Details

The development features a variety of house types, including semi-detached and detached homes. Specific examples of available properties include The Eynsford, a 3-bedroom semi-detached home providing 972 sq ft of living space, with prices starting from approximately £345,000 for a plot with a south-facing garden. For larger family accommodation, The Rightford is a 4-bedroom detached home, typically spanning 1,374 sq ft and featuring an integral garage and a dedicated home office space, priced from around £500,000. The most substantial homes are 5-bedroom detached properties, such as The Aireton, with prices reaching up to £575,000.

All homes at Lunar Rise are constructed to modern, maintenance-light standards, with a focus on long-term energy efficiency. Key features across the new build homes include the installation of PV (solar) panels, triple glazing, and dedicated EV charging points. Taylor Wimpey states that these design choices make the properties, on average, 65% more energy efficient than older homes. The development also incorporates managed open green spaces and a fully equipped children's play area, designed to encourage a quiet, residential atmosphere and a growing community spirit.

Location and Transport

Lunar Rise is positioned approximately 3 miles from Exeter city centre, providing convenient suburban living with swift access to the city’s facilities. Connectivity is a major benefit for residents, with Pinhoe railway station situated less than two miles from the development (approximately 0.9 miles), offering direct services to Exeter Central in under five minutes and mainline connections to London Waterloo. Road transport is also highly accessible, with Junction 29 of the M5 motorway located less than two miles away, providing regional connections. Exeter Airport is only a short drive from the site.

Local amenities are centred around the historic suburb of Pinhoe, which is just over one mile away, offering specific services including supermarkets like Aldi and Sainsbury's, local shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafes. For families, the area is served by reputable primary and secondary schools, with St Nicholas Catholic Primary School located approximately 0.3 miles away. The location on the outskirts of Exeter ensures direct access to the Devon countryside and coastline.

Practical Information

Taylor Wimpey is one of the UK’s largest national housebuilders and holds a 5-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation, based on over 90% of customers stating they would recommend the company. Prospective buyers should note that Taylor Wimpey's overall quality feedback is sometimes mixed, with reports of varying workmanship and aftercare across developments. Available purchasing incentives may include the 'Deposit Top Up' scheme, where the developer may top up a buyer's 10% deposit by 5% (subject to terms and conditions). Interested parties are advised to contact the developer for specific details on plot completion status, available offers, and to arrange a viewing of the show homes.