Ben has been a successful country house agent having operated in the Cotswolds for over a decade. Since founding The Country House Department in 2020 with Andrew Russell, Ben has been instrumental in driving its growth. Ben focuses on ensuring the business operates seamlessly and continues to thrive.

Andrew is a highly regarded country house agent having operated for a number of years. Since founding The Country House Department in 2020 with Ben Bentley, Andrew has played a pivotal role in its expansion. He now concentrates on overseeing the smooth operation and strategic direction of the business.

Nick is an immensely experienced agent, having formerly worked for Strutt & Parker and Knight Frank. Focussed on  West Berkshire, North East Wiltshire, North Hampshire & South Oxfordshire, Nick prides himself on excellent client care and has a passion for dealing with the top-end of the market.

Ian is a highly experienced prime country house specialist, having worked in the Cotswolds and Wiltshire for a number of years for Butler Sherborn and Strutt & Parker. Ian grew up and was educated in Wiltshire before moving to the Cotswolds in 2004 after a career as an Officer in the British Army. Ian prides himself on being able to adapt to the challenges every sale poses.

Freddy is a highly experienced agent having started his career in London, before spending nearly a decade with both Savills and Knight Frank’s National Country House Departments selling prime property across the UK. Having moved back to his home county of Gloucestershire, Freddy focuses on the Cotswold and South West property market. With a wealth of experience, Freddy goes the extra mile to give his clients and buyers a first class experience.

Stuart Miles is incredibly experienced having worked in the property industry for over 20 years covering some of the most beautiful towns and villages in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Stuart specialises in selling prime property and has dealt with both high-net-worth clients and buyers. Stuart prides himself on offering the highest level of service managing transactions promptly to completion.

Christopher, a country house specialist with 17 years at Knight Frank, brings extensive experience in high-end property sales. Previously, he served 19 years in the Army and qualified as a chartered surveyor. Now part of The Country House Department, he focuses on Hampshire, Wiltshire, South Oxfordshire, and West Berkshire.

James grew up in the Surrey Hills and is a chartered surveyor. He has been immersed in residential property across the region all his life and professionally for nearly 35 years. James is client-led in everything he does, prioritising his clients’ needs and goals above all else.

Raised on a family farm in North Essex, Poppy returned in 2021 with her young family. She spent a decade at Savills, including three years as Head of Communications in the Private Office, before becoming Head of Property at RedBook. With a background in interior design from KLC, Poppy provides clients with expert guidance, strategic insight, and a personalized approach.

Having grown up Oxfordshire, Nikki Hemsley holds an especially detailed knowledge of the area. Nikki has a breadth of experience and started her career with Knight Frank, before moving back to Oxfordshire in 2018 to head up Village and Rural Country Sales across the county for WEST – The Property Consultancy. Nikki is a wholly different property professional, who exudes drive, care, with an impressive attention to detail for her clients.

A highly experienced agent, Tom has worked in the industry for nearly 20 years. Tom started his career in central London before enjoying several years in Savills’ and Strutt & Parker’s national Country House Departments selling prime country houses across the South of England. Tom’s detailed local knowledge and extensive network mean he is perfectly placed to assist his clients in the best way possible.

Chloe has worked in property for 12 years, with the majority of her career spent at Savills in prime central London, working with many high net worth clients. Chloe prides herself on maintaining excellent and enduring relationships with her clients and with her diligence and exceptional attention to detail, this ensures she delivers the best possible service for them.

With 17 years in the property industry, including over a decade as a Partner at Knight Frank, I bring extensive expertise in best-in-class properties across the New Forest, Isle of Wight, and prime waterfront locations. Having been brought up locally, I have a deep connection to these remarkable areas, allowing me to offer unique insights and a nuanced approach to high-value transactions.

Holly is an extremely dedicated property professional with over 10 years experience. As part of our central functions, Holly is at the core of the business and responsible for the smooth day to day running.

Billy is our Creative Director and responsible for all creative output. Having built a fantastic reputation as one of the leading photographers in the industry, Billy is a personable and highly effective image maker, with meticulous attention to detail and a passion for presenting properties in the way they deserve.

Kin has over ten years experience in the photography and video production industry. Having previously had is own company in Hong Kong, where he worked with some of the world’s leading brands, Kin moved to the UK and has already made his mark as a leading property photographer and videographer.

John is Managing Director and founder of JDP, Executive Search Consultants to the legal profession. He is a leading authority on strategic legal recruitment and over his 33 years plus headhunting career, he has been the originator of a large number of high-profile City appointments as well as the architect of numerous law firm merger discussions.