Sarah Benson
Consultant
Faringdon
Estate agent in Faringdon
16 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP
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16 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP
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- Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Consultant
Sarah Benson
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The food at the Old Crown Coaching Inn is amazing! Travelling slightly further afield the White Hart at Fyfield has long been a favourite and never disappoints.
What do you love about the area?
I was born in Lechlade and moved to Faringdon aged 9 and am still here many decades later! Faringdon is a quirky, unique community with so much to offer and Follyfest, a free festival with live music and fringe events held in July is a must and a great way to meet people. I love walking into the town at weekends for a coffee and knowing that I will bump into so many people who are happy to stop for a friendly chat. We are spoilt for choice for country walks from the town too.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
My garden! (Except when the grass needs mowing!). I love a walk to the woodland around the Folly and to sit on a bench taking in the views or Badbury Hill (National Trust) provides a variety of longer walks and great views..
What do you think is the best view in the area?
We are lucky to have a choice of two – a climb to the top of Faringdon Folly gives such a great view over our historic town but also provides views of five different counties! Then the view from the Uffington White Horse is an absolute must. It is breathtaking.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
I would start with coffee from one of our independent coffee shops, (and most likely a cake!) before heading out for a walk into the countryside with my camera.
Gavin Wallace FNAEA CPEA MARLA
Managing Director of Residential Sales
Managing Director of Residential Sales
Gavin Wallace FNAEA CPEA MARLA
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Moran’s on the Bath Road.
What do you love about the area?
Great local amenities and open countryside close by.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Some lovely walks and parks in the area – I’m a keen golfer and there are a couple of super courses nearby.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From the top of Leckhampton Hill.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Probably on the golf course or out and about with the family.
Lucy Hill
Associate Director
Associate Director
Lucy Hill
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Helen Brownings, Royal Oak, Bishopstone.
What do you love about the area?
The countryside.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Walking on the Ridgeway.
What do you think is the best view in the area ?
View from Uffington White Horse Hill.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ?
Running on the Ridgeway.
Harriet Davies MNAEA
Associate
Associate
Harriet Davies MNAEA
Harriet is an Associate based in our Faringdon office, bringing energy and enthusiasm to supporting clients throughout their property journey. Outside of work, her spare time is largely spent with her two young daughters – whether that’s swimming, heading out on dog walks or dancing around the kitchen to music. She’s also a keen netball player and represents two local teams. Harriet’s first job involved riding and caring for ex-racehorses at a charity near Marlborough, and her ideal Sunday is a lazy morning followed by a long walk and pub lunch with family and friends.
Amy Johnson
Customer Manager
Customer Manager
Amy Johnson
Amy is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, bringing enthusiasm and energy to supporting clients throughout their property journey. Outside of work, she loves travelling and making the most of the outdoors – whether that’s pony trekking in Wales, heading off on a European city break, or getting involved in sport from rugby to netball. Her ideal Sunday is spent playing rugby with the Didcot Valkyries followed by a well-earned roast dinner, and she believes what makes the team special is the unmatched atmosphere – everyone supports each other, works hard and keeps each other smiling. Amy is always up for an adventure and enjoys making the most of every opportunity for fun.
Kirsty Owen MNAEA
Associate
Associate
Kirsty Owen MNAEA
Kirsty is an Associate based in our Faringdon office, supporting clients at every stage of their property journey – from valuing homes through to completion. Outside of work, Kirsty is keeping active training for the London Landmarks Half Marathon with the Faringdon FarRunners, hitting the gym, and helping plan the local Folly Fest. When she has a quieter moment, she enjoys walking her energetic long-haired sausage dog, Slinky, and discovering new places to eat. On Wednesday nights you might even find her at the Swan in Faringdon winning the pub quiz.
Ellie Harpwood
Customer Manager
Customer Manager
Ellie Harpwood
Ellie is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, known for her friendly approach and practical advice when it comes to all things property. Outside of work, she enjoys long country walks, binge-watching TV series, and spending time with friends. Ellie has an irrational dislike of going in the sea, and she always values the fantastic fashion tips her colleagues share.
Abby Valentine MNAEA
Customer Manager
Customer Manager
Abby Valentine MNAEA
Abby is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, helping clients navigate every step of their property journey with a friendly and approachable style. Outside of work, she can usually be found tending her garden, chasing her toddler around the park, or taking part in local dramatic society productions. Her go-to lunch is a BLT baguette from Sadlers café in Faringdon, and her comfort TV includes Schitt’s Creek and Bridgerton. Abby’s ideal Sunday starts with a countryside walk with her family, followed by coffee and cake, and ends at home with a roast dinner cooked by her husband and a film on the sofa.
Ann-Marie Lewis
Viewing Assistant
Viewing Assistant
Ann-Marie Lewis
Ann-Marie is a Viewing Assistant based in our Faringdon office, helping create a welcoming and reassuring experience for clients as they explore potential homes. She believes “Property Made Personal” means recognising that every client is unique and deserves thoughtful, individual attention. Nothing makes her day better than a happy client at the end of the process, and she values the camaraderie she shares with her colleagues. Outside of work, Ann-Marie enjoys spending time in her garden and taking pleasure in seeing the results of her efforts grow and flourish.
Michelle Murphy
Associate Director Sales Progression
Associate Director Sales Progression
Michelle Murphy
Michelle is an Associate Director – Sales Progression based in our Faringdon office, guiding agreed sales through to completion with care, experience and attention to detail. Outside of work, she enjoys going to football, reading, listening to music and travelling, and still keeps up with sports news the moment she gets home. A lifelong football fan, it’s been a passion since childhood, and her first job – secured with special permission from her school – was in a local bread shop at just 12 years old. Michelle’s first concert was the Bay City Rollers, adding to her love of music that continues today.
Maisie Selway
Central Admin
Central Admin
Maisie Selway
Maisie is a Central Administrator based in our Stroud office, supporting residential sales across the business and helping keep everything organised and running smoothly behind the scenes. Her first ever job was as a barista, and the first thing she does when she gets home is put the kettle on. As a child she dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, and her favourite way to spend a Sunday is a family walk followed by a traditional roast and a movie.
Sian Harris MARLA
Managing Director of Lettings
Managing Director of Lettings
Sian Harris MARLA
Sian is our Managing Director of Lettings, leading the lettings division with a clear focus on compliance, consistency and delivering a service that genuinely supports both landlords and tenants. With extensive experience in the ever-evolving private rented sector, she ensures our processes are robust, our advice is current, and our clients feel confident and well looked after at every stage of the tenancy journey. Sian is passionate about raising standards, developing her team and making sure every property is managed with care and attention to detail. Outside of work, her perfect Sunday involves a long walk with her dogs followed by a proper pub roast with all the trimmings. She has an entirely irrational fear of moths and wishes she could play a musical instrument, maybe it’s time to finally learn!
Jack Parker-Jones
Lettings Negotiator
Lettings Negotiator
Jack Parker-Jones
Jack is a Lettings Negotiator based in our Faringdon office, helping match tenants with the right homes and supporting landlords through the lettings process. Outside of work, he enjoys countryside walks with his wife and their dog, Margot, often finishing with a stop at a local pub for lunch or dinner. A lifelong football fan and devoted Chelsea supporter, he was rarely seen without a ball growing up and once dreamed of becoming a professional footballer.
Sue Crook
Viewings Assistant
Viewings Assistant
Sue Crook
Sue is a Viewings Assistant based in our Faringdon office, welcoming clients and helping ensure each viewing is a positive and comfortable experience. Outside of work, her ideal Sunday involves a long walk with her dog, a drink in a cosy pub, and finishing the day with a traditional roast dinner. She wishes she could play a musical instrument and read music – and is well known for being short, loud, and full of character!
Consultant
Sarah Benson
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The food at the Old Crown Coaching Inn is amazing! Travelling slightly further afield the White Hart at Fyfield has long been a favourite and never disappoints.
What do you love about the area?
I was born in Lechlade and moved to Faringdon aged 9 and am still here many decades later! Faringdon is a quirky, unique community with so much to offer and Follyfest, a free festival with live music and fringe events held in July is a must and a great way to meet people. I love walking into the town at weekends for a coffee and knowing that I will bump into so many people who are happy to stop for a friendly chat. We are spoilt for choice for country walks from the town too.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
My garden! (Except when the grass needs mowing!). I love a walk to the woodland around the Folly and to sit on a bench taking in the views or Badbury Hill (National Trust) provides a variety of longer walks and great views..
What do you think is the best view in the area?
We are lucky to have a choice of two – a climb to the top of Faringdon Folly gives such a great view over our historic town but also provides views of five different counties! Then the view from the Uffington White Horse is an absolute must. It is breathtaking.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
I would start with coffee from one of our independent coffee shops, (and most likely a cake!) before heading out for a walk into the countryside with my camera.
Managing Director of Residential Sales
Gavin Wallace FNAEA CPEA MARLA
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Moran’s on the Bath Road.
What do you love about the area?
Great local amenities and open countryside close by.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Some lovely walks and parks in the area – I’m a keen golfer and there are a couple of super courses nearby.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From the top of Leckhampton Hill.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Probably on the golf course or out and about with the family.
Associate Director
Lucy Hill
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Helen Brownings, Royal Oak, Bishopstone.
What do you love about the area?
The countryside.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Walking on the Ridgeway.
What do you think is the best view in the area ?
View from Uffington White Horse Hill.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ?
Running on the Ridgeway.
Associate
Harriet Davies MNAEA
Harriet is an Associate based in our Faringdon office, bringing energy and enthusiasm to supporting clients throughout their property journey. Outside of work, her spare time is largely spent with her two young daughters – whether that’s swimming, heading out on dog walks or dancing around the kitchen to music. She’s also a keen netball player and represents two local teams. Harriet’s first job involved riding and caring for ex-racehorses at a charity near Marlborough, and her ideal Sunday is a lazy morning followed by a long walk and pub lunch with family and friends.
Customer Manager
Amy Johnson
Amy is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, bringing enthusiasm and energy to supporting clients throughout their property journey. Outside of work, she loves travelling and making the most of the outdoors – whether that’s pony trekking in Wales, heading off on a European city break, or getting involved in sport from rugby to netball. Her ideal Sunday is spent playing rugby with the Didcot Valkyries followed by a well-earned roast dinner, and she believes what makes the team special is the unmatched atmosphere – everyone supports each other, works hard and keeps each other smiling. Amy is always up for an adventure and enjoys making the most of every opportunity for fun.
Associate
Kirsty Owen MNAEA
Kirsty is an Associate based in our Faringdon office, supporting clients at every stage of their property journey – from valuing homes through to completion. Outside of work, Kirsty is keeping active training for the London Landmarks Half Marathon with the Faringdon FarRunners, hitting the gym, and helping plan the local Folly Fest. When she has a quieter moment, she enjoys walking her energetic long-haired sausage dog, Slinky, and discovering new places to eat. On Wednesday nights you might even find her at the Swan in Faringdon winning the pub quiz.
Customer Manager
Ellie Harpwood
Ellie is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, known for her friendly approach and practical advice when it comes to all things property. Outside of work, she enjoys long country walks, binge-watching TV series, and spending time with friends. Ellie has an irrational dislike of going in the sea, and she always values the fantastic fashion tips her colleagues share.
Customer Manager
Abby Valentine MNAEA
Abby is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, helping clients navigate every step of their property journey with a friendly and approachable style. Outside of work, she can usually be found tending her garden, chasing her toddler around the park, or taking part in local dramatic society productions. Her go-to lunch is a BLT baguette from Sadlers café in Faringdon, and her comfort TV includes Schitt’s Creek and Bridgerton. Abby’s ideal Sunday starts with a countryside walk with her family, followed by coffee and cake, and ends at home with a roast dinner cooked by her husband and a film on the sofa.
Viewing Assistant
Ann-Marie Lewis
Ann-Marie is a Viewing Assistant based in our Faringdon office, helping create a welcoming and reassuring experience for clients as they explore potential homes. She believes “Property Made Personal” means recognising that every client is unique and deserves thoughtful, individual attention. Nothing makes her day better than a happy client at the end of the process, and she values the camaraderie she shares with her colleagues. Outside of work, Ann-Marie enjoys spending time in her garden and taking pleasure in seeing the results of her efforts grow and flourish.
Associate Director Sales Progression
Michelle Murphy
Michelle is an Associate Director – Sales Progression based in our Faringdon office, guiding agreed sales through to completion with care, experience and attention to detail. Outside of work, she enjoys going to football, reading, listening to music and travelling, and still keeps up with sports news the moment she gets home. A lifelong football fan, it’s been a passion since childhood, and her first job – secured with special permission from her school – was in a local bread shop at just 12 years old. Michelle’s first concert was the Bay City Rollers, adding to her love of music that continues today.
Central Admin
Maisie Selway
Maisie is a Central Administrator based in our Stroud office, supporting residential sales across the business and helping keep everything organised and running smoothly behind the scenes. Her first ever job was as a barista, and the first thing she does when she gets home is put the kettle on. As a child she dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, and her favourite way to spend a Sunday is a family walk followed by a traditional roast and a movie.
Managing Director of Lettings
Sian Harris MARLA
Sian is our Managing Director of Lettings, leading the lettings division with a clear focus on compliance, consistency and delivering a service that genuinely supports both landlords and tenants. With extensive experience in the ever-evolving private rented sector, she ensures our processes are robust, our advice is current, and our clients feel confident and well looked after at every stage of the tenancy journey. Sian is passionate about raising standards, developing her team and making sure every property is managed with care and attention to detail. Outside of work, her perfect Sunday involves a long walk with her dogs followed by a proper pub roast with all the trimmings. She has an entirely irrational fear of moths and wishes she could play a musical instrument, maybe it’s time to finally learn!
Lettings Negotiator
Jack Parker-Jones
Jack is a Lettings Negotiator based in our Faringdon office, helping match tenants with the right homes and supporting landlords through the lettings process. Outside of work, he enjoys countryside walks with his wife and their dog, Margot, often finishing with a stop at a local pub for lunch or dinner. A lifelong football fan and devoted Chelsea supporter, he was rarely seen without a ball growing up and once dreamed of becoming a professional footballer.
Viewings Assistant
Sue Crook
Sue is a Viewings Assistant based in our Faringdon office, welcoming clients and helping ensure each viewing is a positive and comfortable experience. Outside of work, her ideal Sunday involves a long walk with her dog, a drink in a cosy pub, and finishing the day with a traditional roast dinner. She wishes she could play a musical instrument and read music – and is well known for being short, loud, and full of character!
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We sold and purchased through Perry Bishop with support throughout the whole process albeit a long one with a few hiccups (not through any fault of Perry Bishop) but we got there in the end! Special thanks to Michelle who is a great mediator and always trying to find a solution that suits everyone involved as well as being on the ball with solicitors! Thanks again!
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Selling and letting in Faringdon
Our friendly, experienced team have been helping sellers and landlords in Faringdon achieve success for many years. We have been recognised for our great service, property knowledge and fantastic marketing.
With years of living and working in Faringdon, we know it like the back of our hands. We’ll use this knowledge as well as other factors to provide a correct property valuation which will reflect current housing market conditions in Faringdon and the nation as a whole. Our local area knowledge is beneficial for buyers or renters looking to move to the area, get a feel for Faringdon below in our practical area guide
Faringdon guide
This historic market town lies at the edge of the Cotswolds, midway between Oxford and Swindon, in the Vale of the White Horse.
About Faringdon
Faringdon is known for its 100ft Folly Tower, the last major folly to be built in England, which offers fine views across five counties. It was commissioned in the 1930s by the eccentric Lord Berners who lived in Faringdon House. “The great point of the Tower is that it will be entirely useless,” he declared. With the Ridgeway to one side and the River Thames to the other, this attractive and thriving Oxfordshire Town is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Local amenities in Faringdon
The town boasts a fantastic selection of primary and secondary schools, including Faringdon Infants & Junior School and Faringdon Community College. In the surrounding villages, there’s a choice of good primary schools, along with St Hugh’s Prep School in Carswell and Pinewood School in nearby Shrivenham. This makes the area a very popular choice for people with young families.
Faringdon offers a good range of shops, with three supermarkets on the outskirts of town, and many well supported independent shops, cafes and restaurants in the centre. The town also hosts weekly markets that take place on Tuesdays.
Leisure and activities in Faringdon
In Faringdon, there’s a choice of great sports facilities, including Better Leisure Centre, football, rugby, tennis and cricket clubs as well as cycling and running groups.
A local drama society stages productions throughout the year and there’s a community choir and very active Rotary group. The highlight of the year is Faringdon FollyFest, a summer music festival held in the town centre and sponsored by Perry Bishop.
At Christmas, the community comes together to watch Father Christmas ride into town on Thomas the Tank Engine to turn on the Christmas lights – a sight to be seen to be believed!
Transport links in Faringdon
The town has easy access and great transport links to Oxford, Swindon and the surrounding villages. There’s a great train service into London from Swindon train station which is only a short drive away.
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Welcome to Faringdon
Director and local resident, Sarah Benson introduces the Market Town of Faringdon and its beautiful surrounds.
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