The Ampthill branch of Country Properties was established by the GreenRose network which was formed in 1974. Terry has been the principal since 1988 and has seen many highs and lows in the housing market since then. Nick joined the office in 1999 becoming a partner in 2006.
If you’re considering selling or letting, we’re happy to provide a free, no obligation valuation and offer tailored marketing packages with professional photography available in order to showcase your property at it’s very best.
Market conditions here generally reflect the UK housing market however as the area has always been particularly popular it has always faired well in difficult conditions. The area owes much of its popularity to its super commuter links and outstanding local schools.
The team in the Ampthill office has always been made up local people. We have always highly valued local knowledge and longevity and are lucky to have had several staff members work here for many years. Employing local people with experience and a background in estate agency has always been an accomplishment. Our favourite compliment is having clients return for us to have us sell their houses for them again and good service and reputation are foremost in our endeavors.
Ampthill is an attractive Georgian market town with a weekly Charter market & monthly Farmers market. It has a variety of beautiful old buildings, many of them 17th-18th Century and with others dating back to the Tudor era, plus a delightful 210 acre park designed by Capability Brown. The Town possesses a unique blend of shops & restaurants and offers many opportunities for those seeking antiques. Additionally there has been several modern developments catering for a growing population and increasing divers demographic that makes up the area of Ampthill and surrounding villages.
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Terry has been the director of both the Ampthill and Barton areas since 1988 and has seen many highs and lows in the housing market since then, he continues to work in the office on an almost daily basis overseeing the smooth running of the office.
Nick has been in the industry since 1996 and owns shares in our Ampthill office. He lives in Ampthill with his wife and 2 children. Nick has lived in Ampthill since 1989 and schooled locally too. A big Rugby fan and foody! Nick believes an honest and friendly approach is invaluable in this industry. "The best part of this job is seeing clients come back to us year after year".
Ken has been in estate agency for over 35 years and has covered Barton Le Clay and the surrounding villages since 1997 for Country Properties. He has a very good local reputation and it’s now a challenge to find him a property to value that he has not seen before!
Sasha has been in estate agency since leaving Redborne school and has worked for Country Properties since 2009. She grew up in Ampthill so has invaluable local knowledge and her family are all in Ampthill and surrounding villages. A very experienced and valued member of the team.
Sarah has been with Country Properties since early 2015 and has a background in Estate Agency. Sarah is an enthusiastic and dynamic team member managing sales from when they first come to the market to the day they complete.
Jake has recently joined our Ampthill team and is proving a fast learner! He previously worked in finance and lives in the heart of Ampthill.
Billie has been with Country Properties since August 2018 and is truly the backbone of the office. Billie has lived in Ampthill her whole life and is currently saving for her first home.
Cara has spent her life working in Customer Services and likes to ensure that both Landlords and Tenants are happy with the service that she and the Lettings team provide. Having grown up in Ampthill Cara is very familiar with the town and the surrounding area.
Amy has worked for Country Properties for over 20 years. She has experience in both Sales and Lettings. She grew up in the local area and still lives here with her 2 children.
Sharon has worked for Country Properties for many years. She provides an excellent service to landlords and tenants alike and her attention to detail and organisational skills enable her to carry out her current role as administrator effectively. Sharon enjoys cooking and entertaining for her friends and family in her spare time.
Hannah is the newest member of our team and her friendly manner and happy approach to her job are much appreciated by our landlords and tenants as well as the Country Properties team. She has lived locally all her life and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Ampthill is a Georgian market town steeped in history with connections to Henry VIII. Situated between Bedford and Luton it has a population of about 14,000. A regular market with local traders has taken place on Thursdays for centuries.
The town has several lively pubs, a wide variety of very well-regarded restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket and a selection of small independent specialist shops and a small museum. A number of small businesses such as solicitors, estate agents, financial services, hairdressers, and music schools are located in town. Larger businesses are to be found on the commercial and industrial developments on the outskirts, along the town’s bypass. Ampthill Great Park is beautiful, a great place to walk the dogs. There’s a children’s play area and a place to get a snack and a refreshment. It also hosts a three day music and family gala weekend in the summer.
Ampthill also has a high concentration of public amenities, The local Upper School in Ampthill, Redborne School, is a very successful 13 - 18 school that was graded "outstanding" in their recent Ofsted inspection. There is a bus service to Bedford and a private bus to the excellent Harpur Trust schools. Also there are doctor’s surgeries, fire & ambulance stations. Ampthill benefits from excellent commuter links, located between junctions 12 and 13 of the M1, nearby the A6 links Luton to Bedford and the A421 an efficient road into Milton Keynes. Ampthill is twinned with Nissan Lez Enservne in France. There are also rugby, football, cricket and bowls clubs.
1 Church Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2PJ
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