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Welcome to Ashtons

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    Are you thinking of buying or letting a property? Find out how much your property is worth by visiting www.ashtons.co.uk/instant-valuation. It's free, simple and takes seconds...

    With six offices situated in prime locations, our newly extended network covers some of the most affluent commuter towns in Hertfordshire: St Albans, Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Redbourn, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City.

    Ashtons are your local, independent estate agent and whether it is buying or selling, land and development, lettings, new homes, property management, mortgages, solicitors or surveyors, our focused teams are passionate about property and committed to getting our clients the best possible outcome, every time.

    This dedication and industry expertise has seen us recently named Best Medium-Size Estate Agency in the UK.

    So, for life's great moves, you can have total peace of mind with Ashtons.

    To find out more, visit ashtons.co.uk.

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    We think differently. Expect extraordinary.
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    Every month we register hundreds of new tenants and with the use of intelligent, tailored marketing and social media, this has enabled us to continually broaden our contact base built successfully from nearly 40 years of conducting good business. We now successfully manage several hundred rental transactions every year.

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    Corporate and professional tenants.
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    As the number one property agents in and around the al postal district, we know our market inside out. We have a winning formula for achieving a great rent from quality, properly pre-qualified tenants. Our agents are all highly trained to navigate even the trickiest deals and excel in surpassing client expectations - over 98% of our landlords say they will recommend or use our agency again.

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    Online access to your own property account.
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    We understand our clients lead busy lives and need access to a free flow of information about the status of their property 24/7. We're massive advocates of transparency and have designed an online journal that provides latest information whether it be marketing, accounts (coming soon) or property management. This service is available 24 hours a day, so you can catch up at a time that suits you.
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    Prominent offices in areas we love.
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    We're not just an online business, we live and breathe the local market and because we get right under its skin, we fully understand all of its idiosyncrasies. We have environments where you can pop in, have a coffee and talk property to any one of our team, whether it's property management, investment related or just about any one of the 134 pieces of legislation that affect the world of residential lettings.

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    No faceless call centres.
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    Property and people are our passion. We employ 90+ property experts across all disciplines of our business, so you will enjoy the benefits of in-house specialists. Whether it's professional photography, copywriting, marketing, trained full-time viewing guides, lettings people or people with the legal knowledge and background to oversee your rental transaction from start to finish.

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    Proven track record.
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    Every year we successfully help approximately 1000 people move home and have an industry-leading recommendation rate of over 98%. We don't just talk a good story though - openness and transparency are intrinsic to our values. We list every property we're currently renting, so you can see our true pedigree. Feel free to take a look for yourself and peruse our lettings portfolio.
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    Alf Ciraolo FARLA Dip RLM 
    Associate Director - Lettings

    With a 26 year property career, Alf has experience in lettings, sales, new homes and auctions, joining in 2017 as Head of Lettings. He has been a Fellow of ARLA since 2012 and holds a Diploma in Residential Lettings. Alf is responsible for residential lettings including management, compliance and accounts.

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    Brett Harrison 
    Lettings Valuations Manager

    Brett joined Ashtons in 2022 and has almost 30 years' experience in the property industry, having held senior positions in the high-end property markets of Belsize Park, West Hampstead, Radlett and Harpenden. Brett has lived in the St Albans area for most of his life and brings his wealth of experience and knowledge of the local area to the St Albans team.

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    Kirsty Twydell
    Lettings Valuations Manager

    Kirsty joined the team in 2020 bringing with her 8 years' expertise. She started her career in Manchester where she managed a large portfolio of luxury city centre developments. Kirsty has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of property management, priding herself on giving a friendly service and building long lasting relationships with landlords and tenants.

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    Chris Haws MARLA 
    Senior Lettings Associate

    Previously managing a portfolio of 200 properties for the Department of Transport, followed by 10 years at a lettings agency in London, Chris joined Ashtons in 2011. With comprehensive knowledge of acts and legislation, he liaises daily with landlords and tenants.

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    Oliver Meadows
    Lettings Associate

    Oliver joined our Client Services team in 2023 and quickly realised his passion for property lies in lettings. A people's person through and through, Oliver excels at building fantastic relationships with clients and colleagues alike and is devoted to delivering exceptional results. When he's not at work, Oliver enjoys playing football and previously played for the Burnley FC Academy.

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    Jade Dalton 
    Lettings Associate 

    Jade joined our St Albans lettings team in 2024, bringing with her two years of experience in the lettings industry. Jade is passionate about matching clients with the perfect property and is dedicated to making the moving process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Jade enjoys meeting new people and thrives on building positive relationships with her clients. Outside of work, Jade holds a diploma in Fashion Marketing and enjoys travelling, exploring new restaurants, and trying different cuisines.

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    Rachel Deacon-Holmes
    Head of Asset Management

    Rachel joined Ashtons in 2024 and is ARLA qualified, having previously worked for a corporate agency in the city for the last 14 years. During this time she had overall responsibility for 35 Asset Mangers and 5500 managed properties. Rachel prides herself in offering extensive advice and knowledge in the private residential property management sector and making sure our Landlords and Tenants have the very best overall experience on their journey with Ashtons. Rachel loves keeping up-to-date the ever-evolving legislation surrounding lettings and when not in work mode can be found reading, listening to music and spending time with family & friends.

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    Nicola Bann 
    Senior Asset Manager

    Nicola joined our Asset Management team in 2024 bringing over 20 years of expertise in the lettings industry. Passionate about all things property, Nicola excels at building long-lasting relationships with both landlords and tenants whilst guiding them through their lettings journey. Having relocated from Birmingham to be closer to family, Nicola enjoys the social way of living here in Hertfordshire and loves to travel and keep fit with regular spin classes!

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    Tiegan Hayes
    Asset Manager

    Tiegan is an Asset Manager based in our Welwyn Garden City office and recent psychology graduate with a passion for helping tenants in rental properties. She excels at resolving issues and takes pride in her ability to make a positive impact. In her free time, Tiegan enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, raising money for charity and staying active at the gym. With her empathetic nature, problem solving skills, and commitment to tenant satisfaction, Tiegan is a valuable asset to her role.

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    Gemma Barnaby 
    Asset Manager 

    Gemma joined our Asset Management team in 2023 with 14 years' experience in the lettings industry. Gemma is passionate about building strong relationships with landlords and tenants and thrives on resolving any issue which may arise ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved. Outside of work Gemma enjoys time with her daughter engaging in lots of fun activities, she also loves to cook, a roast with all the trimmings being her speciality!

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    Malcolm Scarlett 
    Asset Manager 

    Malcolm joined our Asset Management team in 2024, bringing with him extensive experience managing a portfolio of over 300 properties in Central London. Holding a degree in Business Management and Finance, he excels in customer service while supporting our landlords and tenants. Malcolm thrives on the dynamic challenges of the ever-evolving lettings industry, continuously embracing opportunities for learning and skill enhancement. A lifelong Arsenal fan, he enjoys playing and watching football or boxing, catching up on podcasts, or diving into a good book in his free time.

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    Joanne Sargeant MARLA 
    Compliance Coordinator 

    Joanne returned to the Astons team in 2023 bringing with her 23 years of valuable experience in the property industry, complemented by her ARLA qualification. Proficient in managing the compliance aspects of our property portfolios Joanne is dedicated to delivering excellent service to both landlords and tenants. Outside of work Joanne is a fitness enthusiast engaging in activities such as running, crossfit and hiking and recently completed her fourth half marathon!

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    Amy Joy 
    Audit & Compliance Manager

    As PA to our Lettings Associate Director and Lettings Auditor, Amy brings with her valuable years of experience and training in all things property. Prior to joining Ashtons, Amy had worked in the property industry for 15 years in a variety of roles, including Asset Management and Property Management. Amy supports the entire Lettings team, ensuring we are compliant with legislation and that we are able to provide the best possible service for our clients. Amy's home life is as varied as her work life, with an array of interests and hobbies including travelling, baking, crafts, reading and even fishing.
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The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Ashtons, Hitchin. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Ashtons, Hitchin. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Ashtons, Hitchin. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Ashtons, Hitchin on +441462429275.


User Guide

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Welcome to Ashtons

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    Are you thinking of buying or letting a property? Find out how much your property is worth by visiting www.ashtons.co.uk/valuations. It's free, simple and takes seconds...


    With six offices situated in prime locations, our newly extended network covers some of the most affluent commuter towns in Hertfordshire: St Albans, Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Redbourn, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City.


    Ashtons are your local, independent estate agent and whether it is buying or selling, land and development, lettings, new homes, property management, mortgages, solicitors or surveyors, our focused teams are passionate about property and committed to getting our clients the best possible outcome, every time.

    This dedication and industry expertise has seen us recently named Best Medium-Size Estate Agency in the UK.


    So, for life's great moves, you can have total peace of mind with Ashtons.


    To find out more, visit ashtons.co.uk.

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User Guide

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    We think differently. Expect extraordinary.
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    Every month we register hundreds of new buyers and with the use of intelligent, tailored marketing and social media, this has enabled us to continually broaden our contact base built successfully from nearly 40 years of conducting good business. We sell 1 in 4 properties across our territory, which is more than any of the 70 other agents operating in this area.

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    We know our market inside out.
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    As number one property agents in and around the al postal district, we know our market inside out. We have a winning formula for achieving a great price for our clients and our agents are all highly trained to navigate even the trickiest deals and still excel in surpassing client expectations - over 98% say they will recommend or use us again.

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    Connection - our own property portal.
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    We understand our clients lead busy lives and need access to a free flow of information about the status of their property 24/7. We're massive advocates of transparency and have designed an online journal that provides latest information such as number of portal enquiries, applicants registering, number of viewings scheduled, viewing feedback and your sales progress through to completion. This service is available 24 hours a day, so you can catch up at a time that suits you.
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    Prominent offices in an area we love.
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    We're not just an online business, we live and breathe the local market and because we get right under its skin, we fully understand all of its idiosyncrasies. We've invested heavily in dynamic and engaging work areas which are designed to be customer friendly - a place where you can pop in, have a coffee and talk property to any one of our team, 7 days a week.

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    No faceless call centres.
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    Property and people are our passion. We employ 90+ property experts across all disciplines of our business, so you will enjoy the benefits of in-house specialists. Whether it's professional photography, copywriting, marketing, trained full-time viewing guides, sales people or people with the legal knowledge and background to push your sale through, our multi-disciplined business will support you.

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    Proven track record.
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    Every year we successfully help approximately 1000 people move home and have an industry-leading recommendation rate of over 98%. We don't just talk a good story though - openness and transparency are intrinsic to our values. We list every property so you can see our pedigree. Feel free to take a look for yourself and peruse our sales portfolio.
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    We only employ and retain the best people who are determined to change the sometimes unfavourable perception of estate agency - individuals who share our values and goals, people you can trust. We genuinely care about you and rest assured, we always demand the best result. What's more, we are focused on making things simple and stress free for you.

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    Joshua Bland 
    Head of Sales

    Joshua has been operating within the desirable and historic market town of Hitchin for over 10 years and has an impressive career in estate agency building a substantial client base whilst creating long-term relationships. He takes great pride in delivering exceptional service and is passionate about working closely with his clients throughout their journey to achieve their property aspirations. With a keen interest in architectural and interior design, his love for all things property related has grown from a young age from when he was inspired by working in his family's successful property development company in London. Outside of work, Joshua loves spending time with his son, socialising with friends and family and enjoys the gym, playing football and golf.

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    Jake Jerome 
    Sales Associate

    Jake joined the Ashtons family in 2022, working in our Client Services Department. He was promoted in 2024 to Sales Associate in our Welwyn Garden City office and in 2025 joined the team in our Hitchin office. Jake prides himself on his customer-first mindset to guide our clients through the move process smoothly, ensuring their needs and goals are met swiftly and efficiently. Outside of work, Jake is a huge football fan and enjoys holidays in the sun.

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    Alison Hills 
    Client Liaison

    Born and bred in Hertfordshire herself, Alison has an unrivalled knowledge of the local area. She is highly skilled at showcasing properties and relishes using this expertise to help our clients on their property journeys. In her spare time, Alison enjoys going on walks in the local countryside and is a keen gardener.
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    Disclaimer

    The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Ashtons, Hitchin. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Ashtons, Hitchin. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Ashtons, Hitchin. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

    *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

    Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

    Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Ashtons, Hitchin on +441462429275.


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    Find Us

    Branch address

    32 Bridge Street,
    Hitchin,
    SG5 2DF

    Get in touch

    Buying: 01462 418054  Local call rate
    Letting: 01462 547012  Local call rate

    Disclaimer

    The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Ashtons, Hitchin. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Ashtons, Hitchin. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Ashtons, Hitchin. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

    *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

    Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

    Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Ashtons, Hitchin on +441462429275.