Builders in Walkhampton, Devon

“Having recently moved back to the UK after many years living abroad the idea of renovating an old 1904 property while not knowing the area or who to approach to do the work seemed very overwhelming. Anne was quickly able to provide an onsite visit and soon spotted the potential of this beautiful old property, suggesting a new layout that would suit our needs. Anne sourced beautiful pieces to fit our style and budget which allowed us to accommodate our furniture and accessories brought back from Asia. The tradesmen that she brought in were all reliable, professional and above all, lovely people. Anne also discovered a beautiful art nouveau black leaded fireplace which had been hidden under decades of paint and she indulged our wish for an industrial feel kitchen/dining room painstakingly created by her amazing builder. The extensive work of renovating an old property was not without its issues but all were met with practical solutions, can do attitude and with the expertise of experience. We are loving living in our newly designed home thanks to Anne and her team.”

“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.”

“We found Woodford Architecture & Interiors very professional. We asked them to come up with a plan to renovate our 1980's built traditional villa in Portugal. Gavin & Sarah produced an excellent design, incorporating innovative features whilst retaining the integrity of the original structure and sympathetic to the surrounding architecture. Their attention to detail has been impressive, and they have expended considerable effort in liaising with consultants, builders & suppliers. When problems or queries have arisen during the work, they have responded promptly and effectively, including sourcing manufacturers of specialised material in Portugal and Spain. They have been delightful to deal with, as have all the staff at Woodford Architecture, who have uniformly been friendly and helpful.”