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 - Director |
| 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 - Director |
| Miranda Garton-Jones is 34 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 - Mango tree Favourite Place in London - Chelse Bridge Wharf |
| kieran@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Magdalena Pleskacz - Property Consultant |
| 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 31, she has decided to pursue a more achievable dream of working at Garton-Jones Westminster. 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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Linda Nimmo - Senior Property consultant |
| Linda Nimmo 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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Christopher Garston - Senior Property Consultant |
| Christopher Garston is our sales manager and boy is he a whirlwind, at 31 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 they sell and the smell of all the food cooking is fantastic… I LOVE FOOD!’ |
| chris@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Michaela Garton - Property Consultant |
| 25 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 - Office Manager |
| Joining us in Feb 2008, Sara Maloney is 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 is 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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Beth Gibberd - Property Manager |
| Beth Gibberd is 27 and from Adelaide Australia; she's lived and worked all over the world. Having spent her former years back home acting she later became serious about fitness and luckily for us serious about being our dedicated Property Manager. As well as being great at cooking and yoga she's our political correctness ambassador and were all thrilled to have her on board!
Favourite restaurant in London; SAF (seriously authentic food) in Shoreditch. Raw food that provides an amazing dining experience! Favourite London place; East London, I love Spitalfields market then onto Columbia road flower market and onto Shoreditch High Street...it has a fabulous energy and buzz |
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Sharon Realis - Receptionist |
| Sharon Realis is our 25 year old urban lassie from Fulham; having never lived anywhere else she's London towns biggest fan closely followed by Las Vagas! A Gucci and local area expert she is our perfect Director of First Impessions able to provide a wealth of knowledge about the local area. Favourite London Resturant; TGI Fridays for big burgers, big milkshakes and Hollywood glamour. Favourite London Place; for a bit of peace there's nothing I love more than a jog along the Thames river side between Wandsworth and Putney bridge |
| sharon@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Elizabeth Elliott - Accounts Administrator |
| Elizabeth is our super bright and tenacious number cruncher, not to mention avid book reader and red wine lover - (aren't we all!) Effortlessly utilizing her skills as a qualified beautician and accounts manager, she keeps our office beautiful and more importantly in the black. Favorite restaurant in London: Galvin at Windows Restaurant because of the amazing views over the city and the brilliantly delicious food. Favorite place in London; London Zoo in Regents Park – I love animals, especially Giraffes!
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| elizabeth@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Tom Derbyshire - Property Consultant |
| Tom Derbyshire aged 27 from Manchester (well Cheshire really)!has many accolades under his belt (besides working for Garton-Jones of course), he played football for Hereford united in the FA cup and has appeared as an extra in many TV dramas most notably as the barman in ‘Hollyoaks’ and PC Mullet in ‘Touch of Frost’ he also appeared in the Ali G movie…..Having lived in Cambodia for the last year we are pleased he has come back to London.
Favorite restaurant in London – ‘eight over eight because of the black cod – the best piece of fish that I’ve ever eaten!’
Favorite place in London – ‘the long room in the pavilion at lords as you can't help feel your skin tingle with the history that breathes around the place’
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Shaun Malston - Property Manager |
| Born in Johannesburg South Africa, he moved to London in 1997. During his time in London he has traveled extensively and rates Tuscany Italy as one of his favourite destinations.
A sports fanatic who enjoys everything from martial arts (being one of the youngest in South Africa to achieve his First Dan black belt) to motorsport, where he still harbours dreams of becoming the next Michael Schumacher . Favourite restaurant - Chakalaka in Putney, for the perfect steak and Malva pudding which is to die for. Favourite place – a traditional English pub along the Thames on a sunny summers afternoon!
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| shaun@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Holly Butler - lettings co-ordinator |
| Holly is our creative inspiration. At the weekends you’ll find her either scratching round charity shops in West Wickham or dissecting, sewing and tailoring her own clothes designs. Applying the same meticulous care at work, Holly is calm, quiet and organised – never one to get flustered she ensures all our tenants move into their apartments without stress or hiccup! But we’re not fooled; a social butterfly and lover of all music, by night you could bump into Holly just about anywhere.... Favorite resturant in London - 'The Wolseley on Piccabilly 'I enjoy the food and atmosphere' Favorite place in London - Portobello Road Market - 'I love rummeging through all the vintage clothes' |
| holly@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Hollie Noble - Lettings Co-ordinator |
| Hollie is 25 and was born and raised in Manchester. She loves the the Alps and has spent some time living in Tignes and Saas Fee. She is sure that being on the mountain with her snowboard is the best place in the world (After our Chelsea Bridge Wharf office of course). She has spent many years working in retail and brings a wealth of knowledge in customer service. Favourite place in london: Camden Market because I love the vibrancy and digging around for vintage treasures. Favourite restaurantin London; Is still to be dicovered as I am brand new to London but sure am looking forward to finding out!! |
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Georgia Gill - Personal Assistant |
| Georgia is our super glamorous girly girl, she gives our Westminster office plenty of glitter and sparkle but don’t be fooled - this super bright lady has spent years being a top PA to the rich and famous hence her penchant for good Champagne! Of course the highlight of her career is working with us lot and keeping our Director Kieran Chalker firmly on the ground as well as assisting him in any aspect of running the Garton-Jones empire. Our own car crazy, Penelope Pitstop and self confessed Beatles fan, nothing passes Georgia by... so be warned! Favorite restaurant in London: Sarastro in Drury Lane - not for the food, but for the sheer opulent, OTT decor and the Karma Sutra paintings in the toilets. Favorite place in London: Absolutely any pub on a Summers day next to the river. |
| georgia@gartonjones.co.uk |
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Darren Chalker - Lettings and Management life saver |
| Darren is Westminster's true Office crusader, at almost 40 he has previously worked in Sales management for many years before throwing in the desk for the hose and becoming a Fireman. After saving every cat in Kent he was reeled in to taking up the mighty pen again and joining Garton-Jones. Boy are we pleased to have a man with his skills on board! Passionate about many things; including Lager and curry, Darren's first love was football. Sadly at the tender age of 23 years he broke his leg on the day he was due to go pro and sign up with Charlton athletics.... luckily for Darren his biggest passion, His family; which includes three rug rats (his words not ours) the oldest of which is tipped to follow in his fathers footballing footsteps... so watch this space....Favourite place in London: Upton Park, the Academy of Football. The place holds magical memories and even though I go every other week I still get goosebumps. Favourite Restaurant in London; The Rainforest Cafe, purely for the look on my kids faces when we go there.
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Rosie Garton-Jones - Overseas Tax specialist |
| Rosie Garton-Jones is our overseas tax specialist (not really!). She is aged 5 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. |
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