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Our experienced sales team have an unprecedented track record in selling property throughout Totnes and the neighbouring villages. Fully committed to providing our clients the highest possible levels of service, we have developed a strong reputation and a highly successful brand throughout the West Country. We would be delighted to assist you in buying, selling or letting in Totnes.
A selection of villages served by the Totnes team include Harberton / Harbertonford, Blackawton, Littlehempston, Broadhempston, Ipplepen, Denbury, Staverton, Landscove, Stoke Gabriel, Dartington, Diptford, Cornworthy and Ashprington.
We pride ourselves on retaining the best estate and letting agents, chartered surveyors, valuers, land agents and planning consultants in the area. Our experienced professionals have an unrivalled knowledge of property and land, benefiting from being able to draw on the additional knowledge from the specialist divisions within the firm when working with our clients.
Contact the Totnes team today or use the contact form below and a member of the team will be in touch.
Contact the Totnes team today or use the contact form below and a member of the team will be in touch.
Current Position : Senior Branch Manager (South Brent & Totnes)
Experience :
“Matthew has gained 30 years’ experience in the property industry working for a high quality independent estate agent and most recently as a Regional Director for a large estate agency. Matthew has a reputation for putting his customers at the heart of his business and genuinely supporting and guiding homeowners through what can often be a stressful transaction.”
Interests :
“Matthew and his family live in Totnes and his children attend the local primary school. He is passionate about canoeing and enjoys exploring the wonderful countryside that we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep.”
Current Position : Chartered Surveyor
Antony works in residential and commercial agency at our Kingsbridge office as well as performing associated professional work for a variety of clients. Antony is a registered valuer and member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Qualifications :
MRICS
Experience :
After initially gaining experience with a national firm of estate agents in Bath and Bristol, Antony moved to the South West in 1983 working in the residential and commercial sectors in Torbay before joining Luscombe Maye in 1990.
Interests :
Antony has two children and enjoys spending time with the family and making the most of the opportunities this area has to offer including golf, tennis, walking and sailing and takes a keen interest in and supports the local and regional rugby teams.
Current Position : Director. Head of Agriculture and Rural Planning Department
Amanda has been the Partner in charge of the Totnes office since becoming a Partner with Luscombe Maye in 2006. She heads up the Agriculture and Rural Planning Department based in Totnes and is responsible for a team of rural professionals, specialising in agricultural and rural planning advice and applications, Basic Payment Scheme, grants for subsidies and general agricultural/land management advice.
After joining Luscombe Maye in June 1995 as a professional assistant to one of the Partners, she moved up the ranks after gaining her professional qualifications, becoming an Associate Partner before becoming a full Partner.
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons), FAAV, MBIAC
Experience:
Amanda has an Honours Degree in Agriculture with Countryside Management from Seale Hayne Agricultural College, is a Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers, is on the CAAV Council and is also a Member of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants.
Amanda is married to a farmer and is also involved in a successful holiday letting business and can therefore put a good deal of experience behind her professional advice.
Interests:
Amanda really loves family life at home on the farm with her husband and children; when not being a wife/mother or in the office, she loves nothing more than spending hours in the kitchen producing lunch/supper for lots of people. She has recently learnt to weld and has completed a life-size sculpture of a horse in scrap metal which is now “at grass” at her home.
Amanda has a long–standing passion for horse racing particularly steeple-chasing and Point to Points and spends any spare time at the races.
Current Position: Associate, Agricultural and Rural Planning Department
Lucinda joined Luscombe Maye in January 2017 and was made an Associate in 2020.
She works alongside Amanda Burden primarily working on rural and agricultural
planning matters. The team specialise in agricultural, equestrian and rural planning
advice and applications. In addition to planning, Lucinda undertakes Basic Payment
Scheme applications and land agency.
Experience:
Lucinda was brought up on a working family farm in Dorset before studying Rural Land Management at the Royal Agricultural College. Having graduated with BSc (Hons) Lucinda worked for a national firm specialising in the sale of farms and equestrian property. She relocated to Devon and worked for a local rural property developer on the edge of Dartmoor before joining the agricultural and rural planning team at Luscombe Maye. Lucinda enjoys combining her training and experience to achieve the bests results for her clients.
Interests
Lucinda has a strong equestrian background and has ridden throughout her life. She has competed internationally as an event rider and continues to take part in a variety of country sports. Lucinda enjoys following the local hunt and riding on the Moor.
Current Position: Administrator, Agricultural and Rural Planning Department
Kash joined Luscombe Maye at the beginning of 2013 and provides support to the skilled and knowledgeable Agricultural and Rural Planning team. Office-based, Kash is the link between our clients and members of the team.
Experience:
After 20 years in London working in the City with the Financial Times and the international news agency, Reuters, Kash took her “gap year” and sailed the Atlantic in a Tall Ship and has worked her way west, moving to Devon in 2003.
Interests:
Kash has been involved with the Yealmpton Show since 2006 and is one of the Chief Stewards for Trade Stands. She is a keen gardener and she enjoys country pursuits.
Current Position: Agricultural and Rural Planning
Phoebe joined Luscombe Maye in 2017 and was involved in a wide range of
professional work including planning matters, valuations, land and farm sales and basic payment scheme applications.
In 2018 Phoebe joined the Agricultural and Rural Planning Department full time where she is part of a very experienced, skilled and knowledgeable team. Phoebe works alongside Amanda Burden and is involved in preparing and submitting planning applications including agricultural buildings, temporary and permanent agricultural dwellings, equestrian buildings and barn conversions, along with rural diversification projects.
Experience:
Phoebe is from an agricultural background and grew up on her family farm near Kingsbridge. Phoebe has a wide knowledge of the South Hams and the surrounding areas and a passion for helping farmers and landowners fulfil their planning aspirations.
Before starting at Luscombe Maye Phoebe lived in Australia for two years where she spent her time travelling and attending university.
Interests:
Outside of work Phoebe enjoys spending time with her family and watching rugby.
In the summer she enjoys spending time on the beach, in particular South Milton
Sands, where she loves to paddle board.
Experience :
Chloe grew up as part of a farming family in West Devon. Having moved away to gain her BSc in Geography and Sports Sciences at Loughborough University, she has returned and joined Luscombe Maye as a Rural Planning Graduate. Whilst with Luscombe and Maye Chloe is going to further her studies, taking a Masters in Town Planning at the University of Plymouth to become RTPI accredited.
Interests :
In her spare time Chloe captains her local cricket team, playing games regularly throughout the summer for multiple sides. Cricket has taken Chloe around the country representing Devon, as well as to South Africa on tour. She also enjoys going to her local Beach in North Devon to read and swim, and during the winter months, she loves walking the dog over the moors around Okehampton with her family.
Current Position : Sales Negotiator
Experience :
Luc joined Luscombe Maye a number of years ago to start new career in Estate Agency after working in property development for several years. Luc has a real passion for everything property as well as being a genuine people person.
Interests:
Luc has a strong passion for sport varying from skiing and tennis to rugby and boxing, indulging in all these activities he says is “as much of a hobby as it is a regime to stay fit and healthy.” Sports aside, Luc likes to spend his free time visiting his family and walking the dogs on a Sunday afternoon.
Current Position: Sales Negotiator
Experience:
Hebe has recently joined Luscombe Maye with a keen ambition to grow her skills in property sales. Coming from a background of working in high end customer service and hospitality as well as organization for the Devon young farmers association, Hebe is already an extremely valued member of the Totnes team.
Interests:
I love seeing friends and family as much as possible, whether that be hiking on Dartmoor, sea swimming or enjoying good local food. At home I enjoy looking after our small cattle herd as well as participating in village events.
Current Position : Administrator
Experience:
Carole has recently joined the Totnes office after working for many years for local solicitors as a legal secretary/legal assistant in various departments including residential conveyancing. With her previous experience, Carole has a fantastic knowledge of property sales process, as well as being a very personable and friendly member of the team.
Interests:
When not working Carole enjoys long walks her dog, Basil. She especially loves the beaches which are near to her, caravanning holidays with the family and enjoys reading a good book.
Experience:
Andy Joined the Luscombe Maye Lettings Team in August 2017. Having previously worked in the Student Lettings market, Andy is accustomed to working in a fast-paced, demanding and varied environment.
Key Achievements:
Born in Cape Town, moving homes has become a part of life for Andy. First emigrating to Henley-On-Thames from South Africa, then up to the Isle of Man, down to Portugal and finally settling in Cornwall where he went to University. Graduating in 2013, Andy quickly became involved in the Student Lettings Market and within 2 years became the Manager of a small student lettings company in the South West. The recent jump over the bridge to Devon has allowed Andy to continue progressing his career in Lettings and can now safely call South Hams ‘Home’.
Interests:
A keen RIB enthusiast and ‘water-baby’ at heart, you’ll often find Andy out on the water exploring the Devon and Cornish Coast and is now looking to expand this hobby into Sailing & Scuba Diving. Andy also has two long-haired miniature Dachshunds called Oscar & Heidi, who enjoy walks on Dartmoor but more importantly being centre of attention wherever they go.
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