Sarah Benson
Director
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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Director
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
Residential Director
Residential Director
Gavin Wallace
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
Associate
Associate
Harriet Davies
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
For a special occasion my husband and I love to go to the White Hart in Fyfield. The food is exceptional and it is less than 15 minutes from Faringdon Centre.
What do you love about the area?
Faringdon is very centrally located with easy access to Oxford, Swindon and the motorway links. There is a real sense of community in the town and having lived here for 15 years, I find it an exceptionally warm and friendly place. I also love walking my dog and there is superb countryside right on the door step.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
In the summer, we love having family picnics up the Folly or heading over to Badbury Clumps.
What do you think is the best view in the areaC
Sunrise at Wicklesham Farm in winter over frosty fields.
Gerry Millington
Customer/Client Manager
Customer/Client Manager
Gerry Millington
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Woodman Inn – Fernham.
What do you love about the area?
The wonderful dog walks just a few minutes’ from my doorstep.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From the top of White Horse Hill on a clear day.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
A walk at Badbury Clump in May once the Bluebells are out, followed by lunch at Carpenters Canteen in Coleshill.
Amy Johnson
Customer Manager
Customer Manager
Amy Johnson
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? The Waggon & Horses Southmoor
What do you love about the area? I love how you are in the middle of the countryside but also so close to the hustle and bustle of the city and nearby towns. We have the best of both worlds.
What do you think is the best view in the area? On a clear day looking fromthe to fields towards Longworth Manor.
Where is the best place to relax in the area? By the river on a hot summers day.
How would you spend the perfect day? A hack around Longworth Village on my horse Tigger, followed by a pub lunch.
Kirsty Bayliss
Customer Manager
Customer Manager
Kirsty Bayliss
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? I love the The King and Queen in Longot
What do you love about the area? I love that you’re so close to the countryside and walks along the ridgeway while still being close to the shops and a great town centre.
What do you think is the best view in the area? Walking up to the top of the Folly during poppy season and looking across the fields.
Where is the best place to relax in the area? I love venturing down to the Thames and hopping on my paddle board to meander down the banks and see some amazing views.
How would you spend the perfect day? The perfect day would be a walk around the many walks around Faringdon, followed by a drink and a cake in one of the cafes.
Abby Valentine
Customer Manager
Customer Manager
Abby Valentine
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The food and atmosphere at Las Chicas is second to none
What do you love about the area?
I love being so close to open countryside, yet still being in a lively town. The walks around Faringdon are amazing.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
My favourite place to relax is during a walk around Badbury Clump, it’s such a tranquil area and the scenery is stunning at any time of year!
What do you think is the best view in the area?
The view from the top of White Horse Hill is amazing
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
My perfect day in the area would be a trip into town on a Saturday morning for a coffee and cake, followed by one of the many walks around the town and surrounding footpaths!
Anne Marie Lewis
Viewing Assistant
Viewing Assistant
Anne Marie Lewis
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Carpenters Canteen, Buscot, lovely cream tea.
What do you love about the area?
Love the area for its lovely countryside and a variety of beautiful villages to explore.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Relax with a lovely walk in Badbury Clump, particularly at Bluebell time.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Best views have to be from Faringdon Folly, views over five county’s.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Perfect day would be a visit to Buscot Park, beautiful house, lake and grounds, picnic lunch in the park.
Michelle Murphy
Associate Director Sales Progression
Associate Director Sales Progression
Michelle Murphy
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
If I wanted to go out to eat, Faringdon has a nice selections of eateries, from a Steakhouse, Indian, Tapas and your usual pub grub.
What do you love about the area?
Faringdon is a mix of period and modern properties with a pretty market square. Has lots going on and is full of history .
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
I relax at home.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Folly Hill, the lay by off the Highworth Rd or from Church St looking down towards Radcot.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ?
A walk around the Folly Tower followed by a pub lunch.
Maisie Selway
Central Admin
Central Admin
Maisie Selway
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
I’d say any cosy pubs with a log burner in the winter would have to be a win!
What do you love about the area?
I love the countryside walks and how pretty it is all year round. From the woods to the common…
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Growing up in Stroud, Selsey has always been one of my favourites.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
I love a day at home relaxing and playing with my daughter, partner and dog!
How would you spend the perfect day?
Taking my dog for a walk along the canal, looking for ducks with my daughter and to finish the day off with a nice meal.
Katie Foot
Sales Adminstrator
Sales Adminstrator
Katie Foot
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ? The Trout at Tadpole Bridge (between Buckland and Bampton) has always been a great favourite of ours.
What do you love about the area ? I really love the community in Faringdon – we moved here 22 years ago and in spite of living abroad for 6 years in the middle of that time, we had no hesitation in returning here when my husband retired in 2012 (extra bonus: that’s when I started working at Perry Bishop!)
Where is the best place to relax in the area ? Either a walk along the River Thames, or Badbury Clump woods in bluebell time.
What do you think is the best view in the area ? The view from the top of Faringdon Folly Tower – it is said one can see five counties on a clear day!
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ? With friends, on a lovely country walk, possibly stopping at the excellent tea rooms in Buscot or Coleshill on the way home. Alternatively, having a great time at Faringdon FollyFest in the Market Square, and perhaps dinner at Floyds Grill afterwards.
Sian Harris
Lettings Director
Lettings Director
Sian Harris
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
A particular favourite is The Red Lion at Wainlodes just on the outskirts of Cheltenham. Great pub food and a fantastic riverside beer garden. Well worth a visit.
What do you love about the area?
I love the events that are on in Cheltenham. There is of course the famous Gold Cup but there are also lots of festivals throughout the year like the Literary Festival, Food & Drink, the Light Festival to name a few. Its great that so much is going on – there is something for everyone.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
I love nothing more than grabbing a coffee and reading my book whilst watching the world go by. I particularly love O’Haras on St Georges Place. The best coffee in Cheltenham.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Looking across the lake in Pittville Park towards the Pump Rooms. Doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, it’s beautiful.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Going for a walk with my dogs in the surrounding countryside followed by nice food with friends and family.
Jack Parker-Jones
Lettings Negotiator
Lettings Negotiator
Jack Parker-Jones
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? The Backlane Tavern in Woodstock
What do you love about the area? I live close to the Cotswolds countryside, and close to oxford so best of both worlds, but prefer the countryside.
What do you think is the best view in the area? Love going for walks in Blenheim Palace, really enjoy the views there.
Where is the best place to relax in the area? Love to walk along the river and stop off at a couple of pubs.
How would you spend the perfect day? Going for a walk in the countryside with my partner and dog Margot and stop off at a countryside pub for lunch or dinner.
Director
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.
Residential Director
Gavin Wallace
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
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
For a special occasion my husband and I love to go to the White Hart in Fyfield. The food is exceptional and it is less than 15 minutes from Faringdon Centre.
What do you love about the area?
Faringdon is very centrally located with easy access to Oxford, Swindon and the motorway links. There is a real sense of community in the town and having lived here for 15 years, I find it an exceptionally warm and friendly place. I also love walking my dog and there is superb countryside right on the door step.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
In the summer, we love having family picnics up the Folly or heading over to Badbury Clumps.
What do you think is the best view in the areaC
Sunrise at Wicklesham Farm in winter over frosty fields.
Customer/Client Manager
Gerry Millington
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Woodman Inn – Fernham.
What do you love about the area?
The wonderful dog walks just a few minutes’ from my doorstep.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From the top of White Horse Hill on a clear day.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
A walk at Badbury Clump in May once the Bluebells are out, followed by lunch at Carpenters Canteen in Coleshill.
Customer Manager
Amy Johnson
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? The Waggon & Horses Southmoor
What do you love about the area? I love how you are in the middle of the countryside but also so close to the hustle and bustle of the city and nearby towns. We have the best of both worlds.
What do you think is the best view in the area? On a clear day looking fromthe to fields towards Longworth Manor.
Where is the best place to relax in the area? By the river on a hot summers day.
How would you spend the perfect day? A hack around Longworth Village on my horse Tigger, followed by a pub lunch.
Customer Manager
Kirsty Bayliss
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? I love the The King and Queen in Longot
What do you love about the area? I love that you’re so close to the countryside and walks along the ridgeway while still being close to the shops and a great town centre.
What do you think is the best view in the area? Walking up to the top of the Folly during poppy season and looking across the fields.
Where is the best place to relax in the area? I love venturing down to the Thames and hopping on my paddle board to meander down the banks and see some amazing views.
How would you spend the perfect day? The perfect day would be a walk around the many walks around Faringdon, followed by a drink and a cake in one of the cafes.
Customer Manager
Abby Valentine
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The food and atmosphere at Las Chicas is second to none
What do you love about the area?
I love being so close to open countryside, yet still being in a lively town. The walks around Faringdon are amazing.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
My favourite place to relax is during a walk around Badbury Clump, it’s such a tranquil area and the scenery is stunning at any time of year!
What do you think is the best view in the area?
The view from the top of White Horse Hill is amazing
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
My perfect day in the area would be a trip into town on a Saturday morning for a coffee and cake, followed by one of the many walks around the town and surrounding footpaths!
Viewing Assistant
Anne Marie Lewis
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Carpenters Canteen, Buscot, lovely cream tea.
What do you love about the area?
Love the area for its lovely countryside and a variety of beautiful villages to explore.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Relax with a lovely walk in Badbury Clump, particularly at Bluebell time.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Best views have to be from Faringdon Folly, views over five county’s.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Perfect day would be a visit to Buscot Park, beautiful house, lake and grounds, picnic lunch in the park.
Associate Director Sales Progression
Michelle Murphy
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
If I wanted to go out to eat, Faringdon has a nice selections of eateries, from a Steakhouse, Indian, Tapas and your usual pub grub.
What do you love about the area?
Faringdon is a mix of period and modern properties with a pretty market square. Has lots going on and is full of history .
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
I relax at home.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Folly Hill, the lay by off the Highworth Rd or from Church St looking down towards Radcot.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ?
A walk around the Folly Tower followed by a pub lunch.
Central Admin
Maisie Selway
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
I’d say any cosy pubs with a log burner in the winter would have to be a win!
What do you love about the area?
I love the countryside walks and how pretty it is all year round. From the woods to the common…
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Growing up in Stroud, Selsey has always been one of my favourites.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
I love a day at home relaxing and playing with my daughter, partner and dog!
How would you spend the perfect day?
Taking my dog for a walk along the canal, looking for ducks with my daughter and to finish the day off with a nice meal.
Sales Adminstrator
Katie Foot
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ? The Trout at Tadpole Bridge (between Buckland and Bampton) has always been a great favourite of ours.
What do you love about the area ? I really love the community in Faringdon – we moved here 22 years ago and in spite of living abroad for 6 years in the middle of that time, we had no hesitation in returning here when my husband retired in 2012 (extra bonus: that’s when I started working at Perry Bishop!)
Where is the best place to relax in the area ? Either a walk along the River Thames, or Badbury Clump woods in bluebell time.
What do you think is the best view in the area ? The view from the top of Faringdon Folly Tower – it is said one can see five counties on a clear day!
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ? With friends, on a lovely country walk, possibly stopping at the excellent tea rooms in Buscot or Coleshill on the way home. Alternatively, having a great time at Faringdon FollyFest in the Market Square, and perhaps dinner at Floyds Grill afterwards.
Lettings Director
Sian Harris
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
A particular favourite is The Red Lion at Wainlodes just on the outskirts of Cheltenham. Great pub food and a fantastic riverside beer garden. Well worth a visit.
What do you love about the area?
I love the events that are on in Cheltenham. There is of course the famous Gold Cup but there are also lots of festivals throughout the year like the Literary Festival, Food & Drink, the Light Festival to name a few. Its great that so much is going on – there is something for everyone.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
I love nothing more than grabbing a coffee and reading my book whilst watching the world go by. I particularly love O’Haras on St Georges Place. The best coffee in Cheltenham.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Looking across the lake in Pittville Park towards the Pump Rooms. Doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, it’s beautiful.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Going for a walk with my dogs in the surrounding countryside followed by nice food with friends and family.
Lettings Negotiator
Jack Parker-Jones
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? The Backlane Tavern in Woodstock
What do you love about the area? I live close to the Cotswolds countryside, and close to oxford so best of both worlds, but prefer the countryside.
What do you think is the best view in the area? Love going for walks in Blenheim Palace, really enjoy the views there.
Where is the best place to relax in the area? Love to walk along the river and stop off at a couple of pubs.
How would you spend the perfect day? Going for a walk in the countryside with my partner and dog Margot and stop off at a countryside pub for lunch or dinner.
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Welcome to Faringdon
Director and local resident, Sarah Benson introduces the Market Town of Faringdon and its beautiful surrounds.
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. Floyds Grill, Las Chicas, The Bell, The Narrows and the Gin to my Tonic bar are all well-loved, the latter also hosts a gin festival at nearby Sudbury House Hotel. The town also hosts weekly markets that take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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.
Local area data and amenities
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