Garton Jones Real Estate was established in 2003 by Charlie and Miranda Garton-Jones. In May 2006 Kieran Chalker set up the Westminster office. As a small but highly motivated team, we aim to exceed our clients’ expectations using our experience, local knowledge and professionalism. We aspire to providing the most comprehensive and effective support to our clients.
From our offices in Chelsea Bridge Wharf and Westminster we cover the whole of Central London offering sales, lettings and property management. We have particular expertise in new developments, helping developers to market their properties overseas, and putting together block deals with City of London financial institutions.
Central to our business is a belief that the process of buying and renting should be as stress-free as possible. Our strength is the time that we spend with potential buyers. We call ourselves “real estate brokers” rather than “estate agents” partly due to the amount of international clients we deal with and partly because our approach is more customer orientated than is traditional.
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Charlie Garton-Jones - |
| Charlie Garton-Jones set up Garton-Jones Real Estate in 2003 aged 31. After having studied politics at Edinburgh University, Charlie set up and ran his own successful restaurant called ‘Charlie’s Bistro’ for 5 years however we believe he still, secretly harbours dreams of becoming the next Prime Minister. Diplomacy never having been his primary skill he’s much better suited to the Property industry.
Favourite restaurant in London: - Savoy Grill “Where history and luxury collide in one heady mix”
Favourite place in London: - The Old Bailey Court 1. “Drama and intrigue all wrapped up with impeccable pedigree; avoid the view from the dock!”. |
| charlie@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Miranda Garton-Jones - |
| Miranda Garton-Jones is 33 and the doting wife of Charlie Garton-Jones. Having studied Theatre in London, she quickly realised that the skills required for acting were easily transferable to a career in convincing people to buy property!
Favourite Restaurant in London – St Moritz on Wardour Street ‘as the interior reminds me of ‘Sound of Music’ and I love Swiss food.’
Favourite Place in London – West India Quay across to Greenwich market, ‘I love walking around all the shiny new buildings and having lunch next to the water canals then getting on the DLR to Greenwich to browse for hand made bargains. Follow this up by a walk through the park and up the hill for the most amazing views across London.’ |
| miranda@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Kieran Chalker - Director |
| Kieran Chalker was born in Vincent Square, Westminster but was brought up in Kent. He comes from a very musical background as his father won the original Pop Idol Contest Opportunity Knocks, long before Simon Cowell turned the format around!! Kieran effortlessly divides his time between running the Westminster Office by day and DJing by night. He also has an incredible collection of movie memorabilia including the polystyrene stones used in Monty Pythons ‘Life of Brian’, a Mini Me costume from Austin Powers and props from The Lord of The Rings Trilogy!!
Favourite restaurant in London - McDonalds
Favourite Place in London - It will soon be my new office in Marsham Street!! |
| kieran@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Linda McTernan - Senior Negotiator |
| Linda McTernan is our very own charming Glaswegian and operates out of the Westminster Office, her dramatic accent change when speaking to another native keeps us all amused. Having been in the property business for over twenty years, she started buying houses that other people with common sense would run a mile from, Linda’s experience of refurbishing; interior design and selling are invaluable. She now lives in a genuine Grade 1 listed chocolate box cottage. A gourmet food expert (who drinks red wine with ice) Linda’s always at the theatre but her absolute number one love in life are her granddaughters Ella and Lola. Favourite restaurant in London – The Ivy 'as no matter how many times you go the food is always good, and the atmosphere lively.’ Favourite place in London – 'Covent Garden in the evening as it is vibrant and an interesting mix of old and new or Lambeth Palace, I can imagine myself wandering around in Georgian dresses with masses of petticoats doing my dusting and being dramatic at every opportunity.’ |
| linda@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Magdalena Pleskacz - |
| Magdalena Pleskacz … is a true star back home in Poland where she was runner-up in Poland’s equivalent to Pop Idol in 2003. Now aged 27, she has decided to pursue a more achievable dream of working at Garton-Jones Real Estate. Magda has a penchant for Vodka and keeps our office well stocked along with her excellent home made but rather calorific cakes!
Favourite restaurant in London – Kensington Roof Gardens ‘Amazing view with beautiful food’.
Favourite place in London – Harrow on the Hill ‘because it feels like a real village’. |
| magda@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Christopher Garston - |
| Christopher Garston has recently joined us and boy is he a whirlwind, at 29 he’s been everywhere and done everything, we keep fit just trying to keep up with him. Having travelled the world and worked as a deck hand, Chris sailed the oceans in the glamorous world of luxury Yachts, thus his incredible charm and professional ‘sea legs’ made the transition to property sales easy. His love of food and football consumes his daily life but amazingly being father of two Chris still manages to regularly play football and support his favourite team …..(Clue!)Don’t ask which one or you might not like us! Favourite restaurant in London – ‘Le Coq D'Argent which is on the roof top of a VERY high building in the city so it has an amazing views and the food is handsome!’ Favourite place in London – ‘Borough market I love how every little stall is so passionate about the produce the sell and the smell of all the food cooking is fantastic… I LOVE FOOD!’ |
| chris@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Michaela Garton - Senior Negotiator |
| 23 year old Michaela Garton started working in estate agency when she was 18 and instantly took to it like a fish to water. Operating from the Westminster Office Michaela is passionate about her job and couldn’t imagine working for any other agent in any other industry!! Michaela is our self confessed shopaholic and party queen . Favourite restaurant in London - 'Mandarin Oriental because of the lively location and the wonderful view of Hyde Park'. Favourite place in London - Oxford Circus "because of all the wonderful shops and the nightlife" |
| michaela@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Lucy Forman - Office Manager |
| Lucy Forman is based in our Westminster Office a domestic goddess at home by night and the perfect member of our team by day, running the office like a ‘tightly run ship’! Having recently discovered Thailand the travel bug has truly hit home. Shopping being one of Lucy’s favourite pastime we’re hoping that the end of season sales will keep her in London long enough before her next soiree to far away lands. Favourite restaurant in London – ‘Benihana – does the loveliest Japanese food and has a wonderful atmosphere, always enjoy a nice meal there’! Favourite place in London – ‘Harrods, because it the best shopping ever, also I love the food hall where they do the loveliest food and beautiful fresh fish’! |
| lucy@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Sara Maloney - |
| Joining us in Feb 2008, Sara Maloney is the newest member of the Garton-Jones team. A true Londoner and a smart little cookie having left home at 17 and carried on to study Film and Media at university. Sara was previously employed on a busy construction site and was soley responsible for the organisation of many independant builders. At Garton-Jones we realised that if she able to keep enthusiastic builders in line then she's perfectly capable of the mamoth task of organising our boss; Charlie! Along with the whole team, office, apartments... and just about everything really. We're proud to have her. Favorite restaurant in London is Manzie's pie n mash shop on the Tower Bridge Road, for the memories and the great grub!! The bustling atmosphere is quintessentially London. Favorite place in London is Gordon's underground wine bar, this candle lit cellar offers a suprising selection of wine making it a great night out in or under London!
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| sara@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Alena Hrudkova - |
| Alena Hrudkova, 24 year old, is one of the newest member of the Garton Jones team. At the tender age of 19 years, she upped sticks from her home in Czech Republic and moved to New York for two years, explored America and working for an exclusive yacht club on the ocean. America conquered, Alena’s next mission: London. Favourite restaurant is Spacca Napoli-‘ It has traditional Italian food, fresh and authentic’. Favourite place in London- 'Greenwich-view of London is unforgettable'. |
| alena@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Rosie Garton-Jones - |
| Rosie Garton-Jones is our overseas tax specialist (not really!). She is aged 4 but does come with a wealth of knowledge and experience, ranging from how to search for and extract the choicest ham sandwiches from reputable but unaware picnickers in Battersea Park to the fine technique of taking possession of and bursting competitors footballs, all this whilst confidently utilizing her well honed skills of avoidance and evasion when being pursued.
Favourite restaurant in London – ANY!
Favourite place in London – The lake, woods and water fountains in Battersea Park and the lamp-post just outside the office |
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