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Meet the Inspiring Butler Sherborn Ladies

7 March 2025
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Hattie Brandon
By Hattie Brandon

Marketing Manager

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As a celebration of such a wonderful day/ week celebrating women in aid of International Women’s Day. We wanted to seize the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the inspirational leading ladies at Butler Sherborn. Meet the Team!

Elizabeth D’Allemagne - Partner

Based in the Cotswolds since 1995, Elizabeth has developed a wealth of local knowledge and expertise. Elizabeth has been a key member of the Butler Sherborn team since 2002 and headed up our Stow office for many years.

Elizabeth is a true leader and always leads by example tackling everything with her infectious energy and zest for life.

Helen Whitfield - Partner, Residential Agency

Helen has lived and worked in the area since 2016. She has been selling high value properties in the Cotswolds since 2012 and brings a wealth of experience and success with her.

Helen also has a great love for the outdoors and adores riding her horses Silver and PJ of a weekend.

Sophie Lane – Partner, Residential Agency

Sophie joined the Butler Sherborn team in 2019 and specialises in residential sales.

Having worked for highly regarded residential Estate Agents in Prime Central London and the Cotswolds, Sophie understands her clients needs and offers wonderful care, whilst being passionate in matching buyers to their dream home.

Sophie grew up on the outskirts of Cirencester, so brings to the table a wealth of local knowledge and a true understanding of the area.

Sophie Salter – Senior Associate Partner, Residential Sales

Since joining in 2006, Sophie has specialised in residential property sales across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. Her career in residential sales, began in the early 1990s, and has held positions within both international and local firms within the Cotswolds.

Sophies detailed local knowledge, combined with her extensive experience in the sales process, ensures excellent client care.

Katy Freeman – Partner, Residential Agency

Katy is an extraordinarily talented professional with over 23 years’ experience in the industry, and has been a leading part to Burford’s success since 2020.

Katy is well placed to advise and look after clients, whilst working hard within the team to maintain relationships and generate new business.

Vanessa Carter – Senior Associate Partner, Head Of Residential Lettings

Vanessa is a monumental part of why Butler Sherborn lettings flourishes. Vanessa is deemed at the matriarch of the letting department within excess of 25 years in the industry, gained across the sectors with Butler Sherborn.

Vanessa has forged the lettings business into the formidable force that it is today and is now using her considerable expertise to great effects within the department.

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