Architects in Totnes, Devon

“Alistair impressed us from the beginning as both Architect and Contract Administrator. He listened to our requirements before making initial drawings. His extensive knowledge of building regulations and imaginative ideas enabled us to make some alterations. His plans when completed by the builders gave us the rooms that exceeded our expectations. Throughout he was excellent at keeping us abreast of progress and ensure any changes were completed in our best interests. We are very pleased with our new home and would highly recommended Alistair and Co Create. Graham and Helen Wood East Budleigh”

“Serious people, great communication, excellent work done. It was a pleasure to work with them, and I would surely recommend”

“We bought this house in 2016 and approached Van Ellen Sheryn because we wanted to extend the living room. The drawings for the new room were stunning. However, when the builders began work, they discovered wet rot throughout the house. Eventually, it was decided that the house would need to be demolished and rebuilt. VES dealt with all the necessary paperwork, applied for the original planning permission, the permission to demolish the building, then the new planning permission. They kept us informed at every step of the way, and they redesigned the internal space of the house. We were extremely pleased with the way that VES reimagined both the internal layout and the outside terracing. Work began on the house in October 2018 and was completed in October 2019. My husband passed away in April 2019, so never got to see the finished house. VES and the wonderful builders (Kesterbrook) could not have been kinder – in fact, when I took over the house upon completion, the builders presented me with an oak plaque to remember Roy, which is now fixed to the external apex of the living room, which faces Burgh Island. I can highly recommend Van Ellen Sheryn, not only for the beautiful design of the house, but also for their attention to detail and monthly progress reports (which was an additional service). Everyone who has visited the house is blown away by the imaginative use of space and light. VES have ensured that from the moment you enter the house, the views are spectacular. It is now a much loved family holiday home and we look forward to being able to use it again once pandemic restrictions are eased.”