Gavin Wallace FNAEA CPEA MARLA
Managing Director of Residential Sales
Stroud
Estate agent in Stroud
5 London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2AG
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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.
Dan Harvey
Associate Director
Associate Director
Dan Harvey
Dan is our Associate Director based in our Stroud office, bringing insight, consistency and a people-first approach to every stage of the property journey. For Dan, “Property Made Personal” means keeping people at the heart of decisions while applying rigour and expertise, and he believes the strength of the team lies in its culture of trust, accountability and shared ambition. Outside of work, he enjoys getting outdoors for a walk or catching up with friends over good food – though he admits he’s a bit of a property geek and is often browsing homes or keeping an eye on the local market. Something people may not know is that his warning label would read: may talk about property more than strictly necessary.
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.
Mandy Vernon Smith
Client Manager
Client Manager
Mandy Vernon Smith
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ?
Couldn’t pin you down to one – I would say I adore The Weighbridge between Avening and Nailsworth for it’s famous 2-in-1 pies (half steak and mushroom and half cauliflower cheese with the best pastry top ever!!) I worked there as a teenager when it was the pub to go to- we all used to pile down there and be teenage drunk and disorderly and at Christmas you’d come back from Uni for Xmas break and wouldn’t be able to move in there it was so packed!! Now it’s a bit more of a restaurant -people travel from far and wide for a 2 in 1 but I still have a fierce loyalty to it as do most 40-60 year olds who grew up around the area I’d say.
You can’t beat The Old Lodge or The Black Horse on Minch Common – very different – Lodge is more upmarket and black horse more of a traditional pub – but the views and sun set from the latter you can’t beat and being up on the common is very special – I spent yesterday at both with a walk in between!
Restaurants in Stroud – I love The Corner House – great food and cocktails – no view but you can kid yourself you’re in Bristol or London -nice atmosphere. And if you want friendly, great food with kids – the Italian Sorrentos every time!!
What do you love about the area?
I like the fact Stroud is a very individual and independent town. Very eclectic really – everybody muddles along together – it’s very arty – mother earth spiritual types all mixed in with your horsey high society set and your common as muck plebs!!- I don’t think you can write it quite like that but do you get my meaning?!! – anybody goes – North Cotswolds I think can be a bit snooty – not Stroud it welcomes one and all!!
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Well the common in Minch, Selsley or Rodborough on a sunny day or for a walk and a drink ( see question 1) Rococco Gardens in Painswick, Woodchester Mansion for walks. Nailsworth for a meander around the shops and for coffee and lunch
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From my garden in Selsley West!!! – can’t beat it – tiny cottage but with best view and having worked as an estate agent for 16 years now- haven’t and wouldn’t move as a result!! But there are amazing views in every direction!
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
All of the above – walking, stopping and drinking in pubs whilst eating and taking in the views – and then perhaps treat myself to an outfit in Honey Trap and a mooch in Tonic, Domestic Science and Woodcock & Cavendish- perhaps finished off with a 2-in-1 Pie!!!!!!
Karen Watson
Client Manager
Client Manager
Karen Watson
Karen is a Client Manager in our Stroud Valleys office, working closely with buyers and sellers to keep transactions progressing and expectations aligned. Away from the office, Karen keeps active at her local gym in Tetbury, where you’ll likely find her in a Zumba class she absolutely loves, or back on the badminton court after rediscovering the sport following a 15-year break. Her go-to lunch is a jacket potato with cheese, she’d describe herself as a Mojito – refreshing and full of zest – and her childhood dream was to be a rockstar. Her first gig was seeing Paul Young in Birmingham on her 16th birthday with her two best friends – friendships that have happily stood the test of time.
Paula Kister
Client/Customer Manager
Client/Customer Manager
Paula Kister
Paula is our Customer Manager based in our Nailsworth office, helping clients throughout their property journey with care and attention. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren, aged 3–13, and taking her beloved cavapoo on walks, as well as indulging her love of holidays and cruises. Chocolate always makes her day, and something you might not know – as a child she was obsessed with her imaginary friend who lived at the bottom of the garden in an outhouse!
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!
Shaun Sutton
Associate Director
Associate Director
Shaun Sutton
Shaun is our Associate Director based in our Stroud office, specialising in lettings and supporting landlords and tenants through every stage of the rental process with his experience and guidance. Outside of work, he enjoys long dog walks followed by a trip to the pub, a good lunch and a relaxing evening in front of an open fire. He can’t start the day without a cup of tea, would describe himself as a Long Island Iced Tea if he were a cocktail, and has an irrational dislike of sweetcorn!
Jeff Emmerson
Property Manager
Property Manager
Jeff Emmerson
Jeff is a Property Manager based in our Stroud office, overseeing lettings and ensuring landlords and tenants have a smooth and professional experience. Outside of work, he enjoys long walks, whether locally or further afield, and has always had a love of snow – from sledging as a child to skiing as an adult. His first job was as a windsurf and waterski instructor, and his childhood dream was to be a fighter jet pilot. Jeff’s first concert was Toyah when he was about 12, and he has the quirky habit of peeling labels off beer bottles.
Paula Hughes MARLA MNAEA
Client Manager
Client Manager
Paula Hughes MARLA MNAEA
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Old Lodge on the Common at Minchinhampton.
What do you love about the area?
There are some great walks with a pub at each stop.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Minchinhampton Common is lovely.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Minchinhampton Common also has the best views.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Calcot Manor Spa – pricey but worth it.
Leigh Ireland
Client Manager
Client Manager
Leigh Ireland
Leigh is a Lettings Coordinator based in our Stroud office, supporting landlords and tenants and keeping the lettings process running smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys genealogy research, exploring the history of houses, and indulging her long-time fascination with the paranormal. Her first job was as a jeweller, and she’s currently overplaying Enjoy The Silence by Depeche Mode. A perfect day for Leigh includes plenty of sunshine, and she’s probably most often talking about genealogy. Her first concert was Simply Red, though her best live experience was seeing INXS.
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
Dan Harvey
Dan is our Associate Director based in our Stroud office, bringing insight, consistency and a people-first approach to every stage of the property journey. For Dan, “Property Made Personal” means keeping people at the heart of decisions while applying rigour and expertise, and he believes the strength of the team lies in its culture of trust, accountability and shared ambition. Outside of work, he enjoys getting outdoors for a walk or catching up with friends over good food – though he admits he’s a bit of a property geek and is often browsing homes or keeping an eye on the local market. Something people may not know is that his warning label would read: may talk about property more than strictly necessary.
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.
Client Manager
Mandy Vernon Smith
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ?
Couldn’t pin you down to one – I would say I adore The Weighbridge between Avening and Nailsworth for it’s famous 2-in-1 pies (half steak and mushroom and half cauliflower cheese with the best pastry top ever!!) I worked there as a teenager when it was the pub to go to- we all used to pile down there and be teenage drunk and disorderly and at Christmas you’d come back from Uni for Xmas break and wouldn’t be able to move in there it was so packed!! Now it’s a bit more of a restaurant -people travel from far and wide for a 2 in 1 but I still have a fierce loyalty to it as do most 40-60 year olds who grew up around the area I’d say.
You can’t beat The Old Lodge or The Black Horse on Minch Common – very different – Lodge is more upmarket and black horse more of a traditional pub – but the views and sun set from the latter you can’t beat and being up on the common is very special – I spent yesterday at both with a walk in between!
Restaurants in Stroud – I love The Corner House – great food and cocktails – no view but you can kid yourself you’re in Bristol or London -nice atmosphere. And if you want friendly, great food with kids – the Italian Sorrentos every time!!
What do you love about the area?
I like the fact Stroud is a very individual and independent town. Very eclectic really – everybody muddles along together – it’s very arty – mother earth spiritual types all mixed in with your horsey high society set and your common as muck plebs!!- I don’t think you can write it quite like that but do you get my meaning?!! – anybody goes – North Cotswolds I think can be a bit snooty – not Stroud it welcomes one and all!!
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Well the common in Minch, Selsley or Rodborough on a sunny day or for a walk and a drink ( see question 1) Rococco Gardens in Painswick, Woodchester Mansion for walks. Nailsworth for a meander around the shops and for coffee and lunch
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From my garden in Selsley West!!! – can’t beat it – tiny cottage but with best view and having worked as an estate agent for 16 years now- haven’t and wouldn’t move as a result!! But there are amazing views in every direction!
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
All of the above – walking, stopping and drinking in pubs whilst eating and taking in the views – and then perhaps treat myself to an outfit in Honey Trap and a mooch in Tonic, Domestic Science and Woodcock & Cavendish- perhaps finished off with a 2-in-1 Pie!!!!!!
Client Manager
Karen Watson
Karen is a Client Manager in our Stroud Valleys office, working closely with buyers and sellers to keep transactions progressing and expectations aligned. Away from the office, Karen keeps active at her local gym in Tetbury, where you’ll likely find her in a Zumba class she absolutely loves, or back on the badminton court after rediscovering the sport following a 15-year break. Her go-to lunch is a jacket potato with cheese, she’d describe herself as a Mojito – refreshing and full of zest – and her childhood dream was to be a rockstar. Her first gig was seeing Paul Young in Birmingham on her 16th birthday with her two best friends – friendships that have happily stood the test of time.
Client/Customer Manager
Paula Kister
Paula is our Customer Manager based in our Nailsworth office, helping clients throughout their property journey with care and attention. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren, aged 3–13, and taking her beloved cavapoo on walks, as well as indulging her love of holidays and cruises. Chocolate always makes her day, and something you might not know – as a child she was obsessed with her imaginary friend who lived at the bottom of the garden in an outhouse!
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!
Associate Director
Shaun Sutton
Shaun is our Associate Director based in our Stroud office, specialising in lettings and supporting landlords and tenants through every stage of the rental process with his experience and guidance. Outside of work, he enjoys long dog walks followed by a trip to the pub, a good lunch and a relaxing evening in front of an open fire. He can’t start the day without a cup of tea, would describe himself as a Long Island Iced Tea if he were a cocktail, and has an irrational dislike of sweetcorn!
Property Manager
Jeff Emmerson
Jeff is a Property Manager based in our Stroud office, overseeing lettings and ensuring landlords and tenants have a smooth and professional experience. Outside of work, he enjoys long walks, whether locally or further afield, and has always had a love of snow – from sledging as a child to skiing as an adult. His first job was as a windsurf and waterski instructor, and his childhood dream was to be a fighter jet pilot. Jeff’s first concert was Toyah when he was about 12, and he has the quirky habit of peeling labels off beer bottles.
Client Manager
Paula Hughes MARLA MNAEA
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Old Lodge on the Common at Minchinhampton.
What do you love about the area?
There are some great walks with a pub at each stop.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Minchinhampton Common is lovely.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
Minchinhampton Common also has the best views.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Calcot Manor Spa – pricey but worth it.
Client Manager
Leigh Ireland
Leigh is a Lettings Coordinator based in our Stroud office, supporting landlords and tenants and keeping the lettings process running smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys genealogy research, exploring the history of houses, and indulging her long-time fascination with the paranormal. Her first job was as a jeweller, and she’s currently overplaying Enjoy The Silence by Depeche Mode. A perfect day for Leigh includes plenty of sunshine, and she’s probably most often talking about genealogy. Her first concert was Simply Red, though her best live experience was seeing INXS.
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Welcome to Stroud Valleys
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Selling and letting in Stroud
Whether you are a seller or landlord in Stroud you can expect to receive an award-winning service at each stage of the process. Our highly trained team will make sure the correct steps are taken to ensure you achieve the best results, keep you informed and provide expert advice.
From creating high quality marketing materials to getting your property seen to negotiating on your behalf, we’ve got your interests at heart. To help buyers or renters who are looking to move to the area, we’ve created a local area guide below.
Stroud guide
Recently named the Best Place to Live in the UK by The Times, this historic and alternative town has “a strong community spirit and knows how to celebrate all things local.”
About Stroud
Set within the heart of Gloucestershire’s beautiful Five Valleys, Stroud is a vibrant market town where industrial heritage blends seamlessly with modern creativity. Once renowned for its cloth-making industry, the town now thrives on a strong community spirit and an independent, artistic edge, making it a highly sought-after location for families, professionals and lifestyle movers.
From the honey-coloured stone cottages of nearby villages to Stroud’s thriving independent shops, cafés and cultural scene, the area offers the perfect balance of character, countryside charm and everyday convenience.
Its growing reputation hasn’t gone unnoticed – with national press naming Stroud among the UK’s most desirable places to live, its appeal continues to shine.
Local amenities in Stroud
Buy local and support independents is Stroud’s mantra. As well as a range of one-off gift and clothing shops, Stroud boasts galleries, pubs, restaurants and cafes catering for all tastes. The recently completed Five Valleys shopping centre is also home to a range of local food suppliers. All the main supermarkets can also be found including Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco and Lidl.
As well as a number of good comprehensive schools, Stroud’s two grammar schools – Stroud High School for Girls and Marling for boys – are attended by children across the county. There are also popular independent schools nearby: Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton and Wycliffe College in Stonehouse. The prestigious Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies’ College are just 30 minutes away.
Leisure and activities in Stroud
Whether you’re drawn to wide-open countryside or the buzz of a thriving town centre, Stroud offers the best of both. Catch a performance or exhibition at The Subscription Rooms, delve into local heritage at The Museum in the Park, or browse the weekly Farmers’ Market for fresh, seasonal produce.
Outdoors, there’s no shortage of ways to explore. Enjoy walks across Minchinhampton Common, try paragliding from Selsley, wander the canal-side paths linking nearby villages, or cycle through the scenic valleys. For family days out, Stroud has plenty to enjoy too, from a leisure centre with pool and gym to a boutique cinema and a range of social venues that reflect the town’s lively, creative character.
Transport links in Stroud
Perfectly positioned, Stroud combines rural charm with superb connectivity.
Regular train services provide direct links to London Paddington and key regional destinations, while the M5 (junctions 12–13) and the M4 corridor are both within easy reach.
Whether you’re commuting or staying close to home, Stroud keeps you well connected, all without leaving behind the tranquillity of the countryside.
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