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Vanessa Carter started working at Butler Sherborn on the 16th October 2000, in the flagship office based in Burford. Vanessa is now an Associate Partner, Head of the Burford office and the Lettings Department for Butler Sherborn.

What brought you to Burford?

I was born and grew up in Scotland.  In 1998 I travelled South, on holiday, to visit my husband’s family and it was then that I fell in love with Burford.  The pretty high street, the eclectic shops, quirky period buildings and the beautiful surrounding countryside.  I made a flippant comment ‘one day I will live and work here!’   2 years later a chance browse on a recruitment company’s website, led to a job offer as a lettings administrator.  Flippant... more

We are very grateful to Butler Sherborn for their continued support of Sport at Burford School. Their sponsorship has allowed us to continue to raise standards, and further encouraged the sense of pride that our students feel in their school.

The initial investment provided cricket caps and cricket jumpers, essential given the unpredictability of the British weather. Burford School is very proud to have been awarded a place in “The Cricketer” magazine over the past few years, as one of the top 100 cricket schools in the country. The support of Butler Sherborn allows us to continue to progress on the cricket pitch.

For the girls, the sponsorship has allowed us to provide netball teams with branded standardised kit,... more

After approximately 18 months of emergency Coronavirus Regulations affecting a landlord’s ability to regain possession of a rental property, the government has now confirmed that notice periods for tenancies, in England, will return to their pre-pandemic levels on 1 October 2021.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government released a statement confirming;

"While these measures were appropriate at the height of the pandemic, these restrictions could only ever be temporary. Returning notice periods to their pre-Covid lengths from 1 October will allow landlords to repossess their property where necessary.  “However, we intend to retain the power to implement these measures again in the case that the public health situation worsens and these measures... more

The stories behind the pictures - Images and anecdotes that give a tantalising glimpse of the danger and glamour, tragedy and celebrity, seen through the lens of a talented photographer for whom every day was different and every frame counted.

Stephen Markeson, who spent 35 years working for national newspapers, has written an intriguing photographic diary documenting images and the stories behind them from the golden era of Fleet Street, when budgets were limitless, deadlines were tight and getting the film from the camera to the darkroom was a challenge in itself. His determination saw him rise from messenger boy at The Times to the top of his profession as senior staff photojournalist for that paper, and his resourcefulness is... more

Vanessa Carter, based in the Butler Sherborn Burford Office is taking on the challenge of running 13.1 miles around Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the 40th annual, Great North Run.

Having been cancelled due to the Covid pandemic, the half marathon is now taking place on Sunday 12th September 2021 and Vanessa is running in support of a fantastic charity - Tommy’s. 

Tommy’s funds and conducts pioneering research into the cases and prevention of baby loss, and provides expert information to make pregnancy safer for everyone.

If you would like to donate to this cause and support Vanessa in completing her miles, this can be done by scanning the below QR Code... more

The Lettings Department are actively looking to employ an experienced Lettings Negotiator, to be based primarily in our Burford Office.

The candidate should have a knowledge of the market, be able to work as part of a small team and independently to win business and promote Butler Sherborn across the Cotswolds.

If you would like more information or would like to apply for the position, please contact Vanessa Carter with your CV.

Owning a property within a Conservation Area means that any proposed works to the property may require consent from the Local Authority concerned

Cotswold District has 144 Conservation Areas - the highest number of Conservation Areas of any district local authority in England. In part this will be due to the historic nature of the area and its architecture generally, and the natural beauty of the Cotswolds, and its building materials.

To find out if you live in one of these Areas -

https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/planning-and-building/historic-buildings-and...

If you live in a Conservation Area extra planning controls... more

Shipton -Under-Wychwood - Milton -under- Wychwood - Ascott-under-Wychwood

The Wychwoods is the collective name for three quintessential Cotswold stone villages, nestled in the Evenlode Valley, between the Cotswold escarpment and the River Windrush. The name of the ancient Forest of Wychwood has nothing to do with witches, but refers to the Anglo-Saxon name of the tribe of local inhabitants, the Hwicce. Each village is described as being ’under’ the boughs of the forest. The Wychwood Forest was once the hunting ground of our Tudor monarchs, and local men were... more

Whether you are looking for a country bolt-hole, a doer-upper, a weekend retreat, holiday home or simply somewhere small and characterful, a cosy cottage can be all things to all people, and a safe bet financially,” says Sam Butler, of Butler Sherborn, the Cotswolds property specialist. Butler Sherborn is currently offering four Cotswold cottages, new on the market, from £390,000 - £1.1million.

Gable Cottage, Meysey Hampton, nr Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5JT - £390,000

Located in the heart of the attractive and popular Gloucestershire village of Meysey Hampton, Gable Cottage is a beautifully finished two bedroom period Cotswold cottage.

Double fronted, it dates back to the 18th century.  The sitting room includes character features such as window seats, exposed beams and timbers, cottage style internal doors and a fine stone fireplace with log burning... more