Very professional and helpful, with easy contact for any questions.
Gordon Ellis · 1 week ago
Estate agents in
St Ives.
Villager Homes is an independent estate agency covering St Ives and the surrounding Cambridgeshire towns and villages from our office on Brampton High Street. We sell, value and let homes across PE27 with genuine local knowledge of the town, the busway and the riverside streets.
22A High Street, Brampton, PE28 4TH · 01480 436161
Median sold price
£322,500
To Cambridge
30 min busway
Schools rating
Good
Population
~17,000
A St Ives estate agent that knows the town, not just the postcode.
St Ives is a town of very different streets. A two bedroom terrace by the quay, a Victorian semi off the Broadway, a family home in the St Ivo catchment and a new build on the edge are four completely different markets, with four different sets of buyers. An agent who treats the whole of PE27 as one number will under sell some of them.
We price from your road and your buyer, not a town wide average. We know which streets carry a premium for being a short walk from the busway terminus, why the Monday market and the independent high street matter to relocating families, and which homes appeal to the Cambridge commuters who make up a big share of St Ives demand. That detail is the difference between an asking price and what the right buyer will actually pay.
Practically, our local knowledge shows up in three places: valuations (comparable evidence from genuinely similar St Ives sales), applicant matching (we know which of the buyers on our register are waiting specifically for a St Ives home), and progression (we chase chains weekly so sales move from STC to completion without drift).
Valuations
Free, in person valuations within 3 to 5 working days. You get a written valuation, comparable evidence from sold St Ives properties, a marketing plan and your total first year cost. No obligation to instruct.
Book a valuation →Sales
Professional photography, drone where it adds value, considered floorplans, well-written descriptions, Rightmove/OnTheMarket listing and our active applicant register. We negotiate, qualify offers and progress chains weekly.
How we sell homes →Lettings
Three tiers: Tenant Find (8%+VAT one off), Rent Collection (10%+VAT) and Fully Managed (12%+VAT, our most popular), with full Renters' Rights Act 2026 compliance built in from day one.
Letting agents in St Ives →4.7-star average from 111 Google reviews.
4.7
Based on 111 Google reviews, verified and uneditable by us.
Can you stop to send email regarding your Villager Estate which I have already unsubscribed and still again receiving ?. I asked you for the selling my property in St Ives which clearly you are not interested in anyway it could be good for you . You came to my house changing your fee from previously mentioned from Ms Gail and frankly I felt not nice from you . If you are not interested say so and do not being dis honest Thanks
James Tracker · 1 week ago
I had a fantastic experience working with Fiona! As a military member, the home-buying process can feel especially complicated with all the moving pieces, but she made everything incredibly easy and stress-free from start to finish. She was always responsive, knowledgeable, and there whenever I had questions. Fiona really understood our situation and made the entire process feel smooth and straightforward. I’d highly recommend her to any military members or families looking for a realtor who is reliable, professional, and genuinely cares about making the experience as easy as possible. Thank you, Fiona!
Geo Scorpion · 3 weeks ago
Gail has been great in helping us look at homes to buy. She was able to help us creatively think about redesign and flow. So helpful as we consider merits of each house
Jonathan Lederman · 1 month ago
We have found that everyone at villagers homes have been fantastic, providing an extremely professional service and genuine nice people. We have been delighted with the process, from the marketing of our property, which in our opinion the brochures produced are fantastic to dealing with potential buyers. We would always recommend to anyone looking at buying or selling.
Matthew Dorrell · 2 months ago
Estate agents serving St Ives and the surrounding villages.
Local news
The latest from around St Ives.
Property, planning and market news for St Ives and the surrounding Huntingdonshire towns and villages.
Lettings · 8 September 2026
Rent tribunal referrals have quadrupled since May, and under the Renters' Rights Act a tribunal can only lower a landlord's asking rent, never raise it: what Huntingdonshire landlords need to check before their next Section 13 notice
Rent tribunal referrals have quadrupled since May and tribunals are cutting 73% of challenged rents. What Huntingdonshire landlords need to check first.
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Local News · 7 September 2026
Capital&Centric's 281-home car park redevelopment splits Huntingdonshire District Council ahead of a vote on whether to pull out
Huntingdonshire's coalition collapsed over car park homes plans for Huntingdon, St Ives and St Neots, and councillors vote Wednesday on whether to pull out.
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Lettings · 11 August 2026
Buy-to-let remortgaging hits a record high as 57% of landlords refinance in a year, up from 47% last quarter, and what it means for portfolio landlords across Huntingdonshire
57% of buy-to-let landlords refinanced in the past year, a record high. What the remortgaging surge means for Huntingdonshire portfolio landlords.
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Common questions about selling in St Ives.
Do you cover St Ives?
Yes. St Ives is one of the towns we sell and let in most often. Our office is at 22A High Street, Brampton, about 15 minutes away, and we cover the whole of St Ives and PE27, from the terraces by the quay through to the family homes on the edges and the surrounding villages. We're an independent Huntingdonshire agent, not a national chain running St Ives from a regional hub.
What's the average house price in St Ives?
Around £322,000 across recent sales, which is noticeably below the surrounding villages because the town has a much wider mix of stock, from small riverside terraces through to detached family homes on the edges. We provide sold price comparables specific to your road and property type as part of every in person valuation.
How long do houses take to sell in St Ives?
Most correctly priced St Ives homes go under offer within 4 to 6 weeks of listing in normal market conditions, with completion 8 to 12 weeks after. Demand is steady from Cambridge commuters who want the guided busway and the independent high street, so well presented homes within walking distance of the centre or the busway often agree faster.
Why do buyers want to live in St Ives?
Three things come up again and again: the guided busway into central Cambridge in around 30 minutes with no parking, one of the best independent high streets in the region, and the riverside setting with the medieval bridge and chapel. It draws Cambridge professionals, families and downsizers who want town amenities without Cambridge prices.
Does St Ives have a train station?
No. The nearest station is Huntingdon, about 15 minutes by car, with direct trains to London King's Cross in 45 to 55 minutes. The guided busway covers the Cambridge commute. We make sure St Ives marketing leads on the busway and the King's Cross link, because that's what relocating buyers search for.
How do I book a free valuation in St Ives?
Use the Book a Valuation link on this page, call 01480 436161 or email hello@villagerhomes.co.uk. We'll walk the property properly, usually within 3 to 5 working days, and give you a written valuation, comparable evidence, a marketing plan and your total first year cost. No charge and no obligation to instruct us afterwards.
Are you regulated?
Yes, and deliberately over regulated for our size. We're members of The Property Ombudsman, Trading Standards Approved, hold Client Money Protection via Client Money Protect (CMP), and protect tenancy deposits with the DPS Custodial Scheme. Company number 08965831, registered in England and Wales.
Thinking of selling in St Ives?
Free in-person valuation, written comparable evidence and a marketing plan tailored to your street. No obligation, no pressure.