Winkworth has expanded its operations into Wiltshire with the opening of its 91st office in Devizes.  This is the sixth new office in the UK this year, following earlier openings in Berkshire and Dorset.

Devizes is a historic market town, famous for the annual Devizes to Westminster International Canoe race.  The town is in close proximity to Bath, Marlborough and Salisbury, and railway stations can be found nearby in Chippenham, Pewsey and Westbury – all with direct services to London.

Dominic Agace, CEO of M Winkworth PLC says:

“Winkworth’s presence in Devizes naturally complements our existing operations in Bath and Newbury. We are confident that Devizes is right market for a new office, which will also benefit from the overspill from Bath as well as lifestyle relocations from the Home Counties and London, currently accounting for 50-60% of buyers in the region. Winkworth will be the only national and international brand with an office in Devizes, yet owned by locals – Simon and Anna-Lisa Jacobs.”

Devizes is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Wiltshire and offers a great deal to those living there.  The town boasts a wealth of history, tradition and an eclectic mix of property, with some 500 Listed buildings in the town alone. Georgian and Victorian houses can be found in the town centre, while the outlying villages offer rural and semi-rural properties, including large working farms.

Simon and Anna-Lisa Jacobs are the franchisees of the Devizes office, and they have lived in Wiltshire for the past 30 years.  Simon brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the local property market having worked for two leading agents as well as being a buying agent, successfully purchasing in excess of £30 million of property for private clients.  His early career included 8 years with the Household Cavalry Regiment based at Knightsbridge.

Simon Jacobs, co-franchisee of Winkworth Devizes, says:

“Devizes has so much to offer in terms of good quality, value-for-money property.  It is a town which benefits from a wonderful community, history and culture.

We are delighted to have the opportunity to become Winkworth franchisees. Our clients will benefit from a highly personalised service when buying or selling their homes through us, as well as the backing of a recognised, market leading estate agency brand with access to an extensive database of buyers registered across the Winkworth network in London, UK and overseas”.

Anna-Lisa Jacobs, co-franchisee of Winkworth Devizes, adds:

“There are many well-known High Street names in Devizes town centre, as well as some varied and unusual independent shops, a cinema, a theatre and of course the well-known Wadworth Brewery, who still deliver their beer by Horse and Dray – a familiar sight around Devizes.  Benefitting from amazing landmarks such as the Caen Hill Lock flight on the Kennet and Avon Canal, and several white horses on the surrounding hills, Devizes is a truly unique and much loved place”.

Winkworth Devizes is located at 4-5 Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1HT, (Tel: 01380 729 777).