Swindon and Villages
Opening Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wed: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun: Closed
Property Sales and Valuations
T: 01793 686305
E: swindon@perrybishop.co.uk
Lettings and Management
T: 01793 686305 (option 2)
E: lettings@perrybishop.co.uk
Opening Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wed: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun: Closed
Land and Development
T: 01285 646770
E: landandnewhomes@perrybishop.co.uk
Meet the Swindon team
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Paul Dearing
Associate Partner
Sarah Benson
Residential Director
Tom Mellor
Branch Manager
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Kevin Harford
Lettings Manager
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Harriet Davies
Valuer/lister
Gerry Millington
Customer Manager
Lois Wells
Customer Manager
Sue Crook
Customer Manager
Mark Weston
Mortgage and Protection Advisor
Paul Dearing
Paul has lived in North Swindon for over 20 years and has a vast knowledge of the local area. He started his career in estate agency over 15 years ago with Dewhurst & Co and then spent 10 years with Strakers. He is passionate about property and delivering a First Class Service. You may also have caught him on Homes Under the Hammer! Outside of work he loves spending time with his daughter, a student at Abbey Park in Redhouse.
E: pauldearing@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01793 686305
Sarah Benson
Sarah, a founding member of the business, is responsible for ensuring that all our branches achieve their objective of excellent customer service combined with complete integrity. Based in our Faringdon office, Sarah also lives in the town with her family and is past President of Faringdon Rotary Club.
E: sarahbenson@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01367 240356
Tom Mellor
Having worked in the property industry in Oxfordshire for over 20 years, starting out as a trainee estate agent for a well-regarded local independent in 1997, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my current role, as branch manager of the Faringdon office. I really enjoy working in the local community and take great pride in the excellent service we provide for people looking to buy and sell property. I feel my honest approach and strong integrity is invaluable, in offering the best experience possible. In my spare time, I enjoy squash, cinema and socialising with friends and family, and have my hands full, with two young sons and a naughty black Labrador called Bess.
E: tommellor@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01367 240356
Kevin Harford
I have been working in estate agency for over 12 years now, started out in London and have experience in both sales and lettings, and have worked with new build developments too. I love what I do and pride myself on offering a service that I would want to receive, professionalism with a friendly smile. I am ARLA qualified meaning I can offer the best advice to landlords and tenants. I also hold an honours degree in law. Outside of work I will normally be found in my allotment or the kitchen, probably making up recipes with my latest crop.
E: kevinharford@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01367 240356 (option 2)
Harriet Davies
I am an experienced estate agent who has worked in the industry for many years. I started my career as a Sales Consultant in bustling Camden, North London, before going on to manage a new homes site in Tetbury. I am now a Valuer/Lister in Faringdon where I live with husband, young daughter and dog. Moving home is one of the most important parts of people’s lives and it can be very stressful if it is not handled properly. I pride myself on giving accurate, honest and expert advice on how to achieve the best possible price for my clients' properties. I joined Perry Bishop in 2016 and love being part of a team that is hard-working, genuinely customer-focused and with strong integrity. In my spare time I enjoy going to the seaside and sharing meals with friends.
E: harrietdavies@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01367 240356
Gerry Millington
After many years in sales and marketing positions in the medical industry, I made the leap into estate agency in October 2017 and haven’t looked back once! My role here at Perry Bishop is mainly focused on understanding the needs of applicants looking to buy a property and matching their needs with houses within our portfolio. Living locally in Faringdon with my husband and step-daughter, life at home is dominated by two boisterous Labradors, Beetle and Solomon. I am is also a trustee of a local Faringdon based charity.
E: gerrymillington@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01367 240356
Lois Wells
I joined the world of estate agency five years ago and am very enthusiastic in my role as Customer Manager. I hope to make a difference to the people I meet and I enjoy the challenge of helping each person in their journey to find their next new home. Outside of work I enjoy Latin, Ballroom and Ceroc dancing and spending time with my children and granddaughters.
E: faringdon@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01367 240356
Sue Crook
Having worked for Perry Bishop for almost seven years as an administrator, I was recently appointed a Customer Manager and am really enjoying looking after clients and meeting people on viewings. It's great helping people find their next home. I have lived in Faringdon for over 30 years so have plenty of local knowledge. In my spare time I am busy with my puppy, Bella and my three grandchildren.
E: suecrook@perrybishop.co.uk
T: 01367 240356
Mark Weston
Working on behalf of the Mortgage Advice Bureau , one of the UK’s largest award-winning mortgage brokers, Mark helps with all aspects of mortgage finance and protection for clients in both our Faringdon and Cirencester branches. He has access to over 11000 different mortgages products using over 90 different lenders, of which some are exclusive to the Mortgage Advice Bureau. Mark is an avid Rugby and Football fan and a pretty bad golfer and likes to spend his spare time supporting his local teams or searching for his golf ball!
E: mark.weston@mab.org.uk
T: 01367 240356
Our Charity Partner of the Year
We are very pleased to support this charitable organisation with a donation from every property we sell in Swindon and surrounding villages. Part of the Carers Trust Network, the Swindon Carers Centre provides help and support to the 21,000 unpaid carers in Swindon.
Swindon and Villages
Swindon is a large bustling town, surrounded by beautiful countryside, that is particularly popular with young families and with London commuters looking for more affordable accommodation – the Capital can be reached by rail in just 49 minutes.
Perfect for shopping, the town centre is fully pedestrianized and offers both outdoor and indoor shopping experiences - including the popular Designer Outlet and Orbital Shopping Park.
There is also a buzzing arts scene, with many events taking place throughout the year at venues including the Wyvern Theatre, Arts Centre and Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.
There are lots of things to see and do in Swindon, including a visit to Lydiard House, an elegant Georgian abode set in rolling parkland. Discover too the history of the Great Western Railway at the fantastic STEAM museum, housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works. Nearby farm park Roves Farm and Studley Grange Craft Village and Butterfly World are also popular.
What People Are Saying About Us
I sold my house via PB in December. A very stressful event, given my age & Covid restrictions. The staff were all very helpful & courteous towards me; but not so, it seems, to my PoA niece who was acting as my PA throughout the sale & had a hard time getting any cooperation from them.
Helen Hotchkiss, Feb 9, 2021
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