About Us

Launched in 2001 by husband and wife team Lionel and Sharon Burrows, Burrows Estate Agents has gone from strength to strength over the years, consistently proving to be one of the top agents in St Austell.

From its humble beginnings in a small shop on South Street, the business quickly gained momentum thanks to an excellent reputation, and moved to larger premises on Duke Street where it still trades today.

With a wealth of experience in residential estate agency in Cornwall, largely in the corporate world, Lionel felt that as an independent agency Burrows could offer a better standard of customer care and respond more quickly to changing market conditions. And the theory has proved a success with Burrows continuing to prosper and thrive, even in the face of challenging marketing conditions.

Meet The Team

Lionel Burrows - Partner

With over 30 years’ experience in residential estate agency in Cornwall, Lionel is a long-standing member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Having worked for corporate agencies for 15 years, Lionel took the plunge and launched Burrows as an independent estate agency in June 2001.

Sharon Burrows - Partner

Born and raised in Cornwall, Sharon is very knowledgeable about the county. She was delighted, together with Lionel, to set up the family business in 2001. She enjoys all aspects of estate agency, particularly meeting and helping people achieve their ambitions.

Chris Taylor - Senior Negotiator

Having joined Burrows in 2003 as a trainee, Chris quickly gained his NVQ Level Three Technical Award in Residential Property. Flying up the through the ranks, and gaining an excellent reputation along the way, Chris’s favourite part of the job is winning an instruction.

Liz Hellier - Administrator/Sales Negotiator

Liz joined the team in 2023. Liz has always had an interest in property and her previous role was providing student accommodation across Cornwall. Liz enjoys the customer focused aspect of estate agency and being part of the friendly Burrows team.

Patrick Burrows - Sales Negotiator

After obtaining a BA Hons Degree in Advertising at London College of Communication, and subsequently working as an Account Executive/Relationship Developer Patrick decided to join the family business in 2020. Since then he has enjoyed working across the wide spectrum of properties Burrows markets and particularly meeting clients from all walks of life.

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