Giggs & Co St Ives, Damien McGrath

Your local property expert for St Ives and the surrounding villages

Local knowledge, proven experience and a personal approach built around St Ives and the surrounding villages.

Trusted Local Expertise

98.9%

of asking price achieved

Lifetime

Living in the St Ives area

30 Years

Experience in estate agency

Meet Damien McGrath

I've lived in and around St Ives my whole life, and after 30 years in estate agency here, I'm proud to say I'm the longest-serving agent in the town. That length of experience, combined with a lifetime of local knowledge, means I understand this market - and the people in it - better than most.

I've always believed in giving honest, reliable service, built on genuine local contacts and recommendations rather than empty promises. It's an approach that's served my clients well for three decades, and one I have no intention of changing.

What makes me happiest at work is the people - both the team around me and the clients I get to help through one of the biggest moments in their lives.

Away from work, my priority is my children and watching football, though I'll happily lose an afternoon to a round of golf or cooking a proper bolognese for the family.

Local charities matter a great deal to me too - I've long supported local football teams, the Rotary Club at Christmas, and St Ives' annual carnival.

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Meet Damien McGrath

Selling your home in St Ives and the surrounding area

St Ives is a beautiful Cambridgeshire market town that has a real Cambridge feel, but on a smaller, friendlier scale, with a strong sense of community running through it. The River Great Ouse flows right through the centre of town, offering some lovely riverside walks, and the annual Hemingford Regatta brings a real buzz of social events to the area each summer.

The town is well served by good schools and an easy pace of life, with a growing choice of places to eat and drink, and a mix of housing that includes apartments popular with professionals. St Ives Golf Club is a well-loved local landmark for those who enjoy the game, and the surrounding villages - including Hemingford Abbots, Hemingford Grey, Houghton and Fenstanton - each add their own character to the wider area.

Getting into Cambridge is straightforward too, thanks to the guided busway, which makes St Ives a popular choice for commuters who want village charm without sacrificing easy access to the city.

St Ives particularly suits families, professionals commuting to Cambridge, and anyone looking for a close-knit community with good schools, decent local amenities and a genuine social scene close to home.

Selling your home in St Ives and the surrounding area

Latest Properties

Offers In Excess Of

£300,000

WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH GARAGE, DRIVEWAY & NO FORWARD CHAIN

Beeson Close, Little Paxton, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6NE

Guide Price

£350,000

Charming 3-Bed Cottage in Girton with Large Garden & Parking

Church Lane, Girton, Cambridge

Offers In Excess Of

£500,000

Stunning five bedroom detached and extended family home with annexe

Nelson Road, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 8PX

Guide Price

£375,000

Well presented & spacious town house in Papworth Everard

papworth everard, cambridgeshire

Guide Price

£350,000

Spacious and versatile 3 bedroom home in Papworth Everard

stott street, cambridge

SSTC
Guide Price

£280,000

Charming 3 Bed Home with Parking & Sunny Garden

St Johns Lane, Papworth Everard, Cambridge

Offers In Excess Of

£300,000

WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH GARAGE, DRIVEWAY & NO FORWARD CHAIN

Beeson Close, Little Paxton, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6NE

Guide Price

£350,000

Charming 3-Bed Cottage in Girton with Large Garden & Parking

Church Lane, Girton, Cambridge

Offers In Excess Of

£500,000

Stunning five bedroom detached and extended family home with annexe

Nelson Road, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 8PX

Guide Price

£375,000

Well presented & spacious town house in Papworth Everard

papworth everard, cambridgeshire

Guide Price

£350,000

Spacious and versatile 3 bedroom home in Papworth Everard

stott street, cambridge

SSTC
Guide Price

£280,000

Charming 3 Bed Home with Parking & Sunny Garden

St Johns Lane, Papworth Everard, Cambridge

View All Properties
View All Properties

Google Reviews

28 Apr 2026

Brilliant service from Nadine, prompt replies and updates. Very happy with the support provided

Graham Alden
23 Apr 2026

Ben and the team at Giggs & Co have been so helpful throughout the sale of our house. They worked around us having a young family and were on hand to guide us at any time. Highly recommend them!

Charlotte Scott
15 Apr 2026

A huge thank you to Emma and Kayleigh, they were brilliant at managing our purchase, making the process feel smooth and straightforward. Their communication was excellent throughout and they kept us updated every step of the way. Ben was knowledgeable and professional during the viewings 😀

Ana
30 Mar 2026

Super friendly and helpful-the Giggs team made the process of selling my house easy and without stress

Lisa Hayes
13 Feb 2026

Kayleigh has been wonderful from start to finish purchasing our property!! From the moment we viewed our property we felt at ease with Kayleigh and that there wasn’t any pressure. Kayleigh’s knowledge, support and empathetic nature is lovely and shines through. Always on hand to help, support and guide where needed. Would highly recommend asking for Kayleigh as you’ll be well looked after. Thank you so much for everything 🤩🤩

Heidi B
09 Feb 2026

Really Impressed with Giggs with the purchase of a house and with arranging the letting of the property. Look forward to working with them.

Claire Costello
30 Jan 2026

The Giggs team are outstanding. From start to finish they were proactive, supportive, and incredibly professional. The progressors were especially impressive, always chasing, communicating clearly, and keeping everything moving in what was a long and complex chain. I felt supported throughout and would highly recommend Giggs to anyone buying or selling their home.

Clare Ross
30 Jan 2026

I have been very pleased with the help and support I have received from everyone I’ve been in touch with at Giggs, especially Kayleigh who I have had most contact with. Great and Swift communication which has been greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much. Highly recommend.

Support Help
17 Dec 2025

Kayleigh Manning has been outstanding throughout the challenging process of selling our property. Kayleigh demonstrated great leadership skills, resilience, and confidence in her own knowledge and expertise. Kayleigh did not hesitate to enlist support from the team when required, and her communication skills were second to none. At all times, we felt important and supported. We feel that she went over and above what was required, with additional support in finding the services we needed, solicitors, property teams, and tradespeople. We are very appreciative of everything that Kayleigh did on our behalf.

Teresa Lawrance
17 Dec 2025

We bought and now sold a property through Giggs and Co. The company and whole team have been outstanding, led by Kayleigh Manning with support from the whole team, including the boss Matt, they have been a pleasure to work with. Clearly a values driven company, personal and professional at all times, a commitment to excellence. The sale was challenging but the unwavering support and resilience was superb, never once did we feel like we were not a valued customer. If you are in the market or going on the market in the St Neots area look no further highly recommended.

Russ Lawrance

Our 'Selling With PURPOSE' Method

Our proven, seven-step process for selling your home - built to achieve the results you need.

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Positioning

Before your home goes live, we get the pricing, buyer profile and market story right — so it launches with real momentum.
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Unmissable marketing

Professional photography, video and drone shots, plus targeted social promotion, so buyers stop scrolling and start looking.
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Right buyer targeting

We don't just wait for enquiries — we reach out directly to matched, pre-qualified buyers on our database.
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Powerful launch

The first two weeks of marketing matter most. We coordinate viewings and use early feedback to keep momentum and protect your price.
98.9% of asking price achieved, consistently
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Offer strategy

An offer is just the start. We verify buyer positions and negotiate hard to get you the best possible outcome.
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Sale progression

A dedicated expert manages your sale through to completion - chasing solicitors, tracking progress weekly, solving problems early.
Our fall-through rate is half the regional average
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Exceptional completion

From keys handover to follow-up after you've moved, we make sure the end of the process feels as good as the start.
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Positioning

Before your home goes live, we get the pricing, buyer profile and market story right — so it launches with real momentum.

U

Unmissable marketing

Professional photography, video and drone shots, plus targeted social promotion, so buyers stop scrolling and start looking.

R

Right buyer targeting

We don't just wait for enquiries — we reach out directly to matched, pre-qualified buyers on our database.

P

Powerful launch

The first two weeks of marketing matter most. We coordinate viewings and use early feedback to keep momentum and protect your price.

98.9% of asking price achieved, consistently
O

Offer strategy

An offer is just the start. We verify buyer positions and negotiate hard to get you the best possible outcome.

S

Sale progression

A dedicated expert manages your sale through to completion - chasing solicitors, tracking progress weekly, solving problems early.

Our fall-through rate is half the regional average
E

Exceptional completion

From keys handover to follow-up after you've moved, we make sure the end of the process feels as good as the start.

FAQs

Map & Villages Covered

St Ives

St Ives Town

Immediate neighbours

Houghton•Wyton•The Hemingfords•Needingworth

Wider villages covered

Fenstanton•Hilton•Bluntisham•Colne•Earith

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Damien McGrath

Partner Agent, Giggs & Company - St Ives

Head Office

Giggs and Co, 150–152 Great North Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8GS