Tenby is one of Pembrokeshire’s most historic settlements, with town walls dating back to the 13th century at least, with evidence of a settlement in the area as early as the 9th century. Today however Tenby sits as one of the star attractions in Pembrokeshire with its picturesque harbour recognised around the world. The town itself has grown to a population of near 5,000 people with three primaries and one secondary school. While tourists flock to the town in the summer Tenby has its own strong identity meaning the town is busy year round with locals reclaiming the town in the winter months. Events like Ironman Wales have seen a surge in the popularity of adventure tourism in the area, with a huge number of locals taking up the challenge.
There are more than 200 listed buildings and other structures in and around Tenby, with beautiful Edwardian and Georgian properties lining its pretty street. Outside the center there are a range of properties with modern developments all still within walking distance of the town walls. FBM sell a huge variety of properties in the area with one bedroom apartments in the town changing hands alongside spacious family properties in Kilgetty. Alongside the older period properties and characterful cottages modern developments in the surrounding area provide a variety of housing in the area.
Tenby’s Harbour Beach is recognized as one of the finest in Europe having picked up numerous awards over the last few years from organizations such as Tripadvisor. The coastal path runs all along this stunning stretch of coast with natural attractions such as Caldy Island adding spectacular excursion to this already breathtaking area.
Within 10 minutes drive of Tenby you have the coastal villages of Saundersfoot and Penally, with the popular villages of Manorbier and St. Florence around 15 minutes away. The larger village of Kilgetty is located about 15 minutes in land.
Saundersfoot is a lovely village with a working harbor and stunning beach. With a variety of houses, bungalow and flats it appeals to a variety of purchasers with holiday rental market to rival Tenby. Penally is a quieter village often favored by those looking to move out of Tenby, the larger properties found in the village can often be some of the more expensive in the area. Penally is said to date back to the 6th century, with the two near by golf courses being a more recent addition. Manorbier is a picture perfect small coastal village, it’s centerpiece of the village is it’s beautiful castle visible from most of the settlement. St. Florence is tucked in land from Tenby, and has a strong community identity, along with a number of popular pubs. Found about halfway between Tenby and Narberth, Kilgetty is a mostly residential village and makes a popular retirement destination.
Tenby is well connected to the rest of the county by road, rail and public transport and serves a hub for the nearby villages. The jewel in the crown of the south Pembrokeshire coast this stunning town continues to attract a variety of purchasers.
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FBM Estate Agents have a wide variety of properties for sale in Tenby area from flats, first time buyer homes, family homes and executive properties. If you are looking to buy or sell your property call our Tenby Office and speak with a staff member of email sales@fbm.co.uk.
If you are looking to be a landlord or tenant for a flat or house in Pembrokeshire, our Tenby branch will have it covered. And what’s more, having an experienced lettings team, we can arrange a free marketing appraisal or a viewing to our number of properties to let in Tenby. For more information contact FBM Residential Lettings on 01834 849288 or email enquiries@fbmlettings.co.uk.
St Julian Street
Tenby
Pembrokeshire
SA70 7AS
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