Winkworth franchisees extend area of operation in Wiltshire

Winkworth franchisees Lisa and Simon Jacobs have created a new Winkworth office after acquiring the Salisbury franchise.

They took over the franchise from Mathew Hallett, who has retired. The Salisbury office is being managed by Jack Chitty, Simon and Lisa’s nephew. The team will also cover the Devizes area from Salisbury and from their existing office in Marlborough, where they have been franchisees for over 15 years.

Jack moved to Winkworth Salisbury from Winkworth Devizes where he had been based for a year after starting his career with Winkworth over 10 years ago in Islington. He will take over more and more of the day to day running of the business, keeping it in the family. Lisa will continue to run the lettings and management side of the business.

The office has moved to new premises in Castle Street, close to the Market Square and centre of the medieval cathedral city.

Simon Jacobs said: We are thrilled to have a presence in the wonderful city of Salisbury. Jack works extremely hard for his clients, going above and beyond to get the results they want from their property sale. Having grown up and gone to school in Salisbury, he knows the area extremely well and we are very much looking forward to building a good client base and giving them the excellent service that Winkworth is known for.”

Salisbury has a mix of housing stock, with handsome period properties, plus post-war and newer build homes, ranging from £650,000 to around £2m. Popular villages include Downton on the River Avon and close to the New Forest, Alderbury, with its thatched cottages and quaint setting, and Wilton, renowned for the historic grandeur of Wilton House. Burcombe and Old Sarum, with its ancient hill fort and far-reaching views, are also coveted places to live.

Jack said: “Salisbury is an area which attracts a lot of people who have roots here – and they return when they have a family and are looking for more space. We see London leavers and local buyers and downsizers. The city has excellent schools, both independent and state, and is surrounded by pretty villages and lovely countryside. For those who are working in London several days a week, the fast trains take just over one hour and 20 minutes and the drive takes around 90 minutes. “The villages are very popular with young families. We also see downsizers selling up and moving back into the city to be close to the shops and cultural attractions.”

Dominic Agace, Chief Executive, Winkworth, said: “We are delighted to see Simon and Lisa establish a larger office in Wiltshire. They are a great example of how successful franchisees can flourish and build their business within the franchise network. It is also exciting to see a bright new talent like Jack returning to Salisbury where he grew up and using his expert local knowledge to progress to the next stage in his career with Winkworth.”

The office is based at 44 Castle Street, Salisbury. Telephone number is 01722 443000.

For more information on becoming a Winkworth franchisee, contact Chris Brand at Winkworth: cbrand@winkworth.com