Bishops Castle

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Bishop’s Castle is a small market town in South Shropshire, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, loved by visitors and locals alike who enjoy the surrounding peaceful and unspoilt countryside. It is a haven for walkers and horse riders and those who enjoy all manner of country pursuits.

The history of the Town can be traced back to the early 11th century when it is believed that one Edwin Shakehead, was miraculously cured of the palsy after praying at the tomb of St Ethlebert in Hereford Cathedral, and in gratitude passed some of his land to the Bishop of Hereford who had a castle built to defend the church and village, as it then was, from the invading Welsh hoards.

The castle was altered and extended at various times throughout its history; until in 1557 it was described as having thirteen rooms covered with lead, a tower on the outer wall on the eastern side containing a stable, and two rooms covered with tiles. There were two other rooms called ‘le new buyldinge’ situated on the outer wall between the building over the gate and the tower called ‘le prison tower’. There was also a dovecote, a garden, a forest and a park.

As peace came to the Marches, over the coming decades, the castle was used less and less and gradually began to deteriorate, so much so that in the early 1700 the old stone keep and surrounding buildings were flattened to create a bowling green, still in use today.

A Royal Charter was granted in 1249 to allow a weekly market and annual fair both of which continue today, and Bishop’s Castle also became one of the notorious Rotten Boroughs, whereby a small town like Bishops Castle with a Royal Charter, could return 2 members of parliament, usually under the control of the local Lord of the Manor, grossly out of proportion to the size of the local electorate.

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Another claim to fame for Bishops Castle is it has one of the oldest working breweries in Britain: The Three Tuns Brewery in Salop Street at the top of the Town, which was originally granted a license to brew in 1642. The brewery is going strong still today, and is one of a pair of breweries operating in the Town, the other being the Six Bells Brewery, at the bottom of the hill near to the Church.

Today Bishops Castle is as popular as it has ever been; the community thrives and welcomes new comers with open arms, and boasts a wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants and other services. It has highly regarded primary and secondary schools, the latter with a sixth form; medical and dental practices and even a small cottage hospital.

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Introducing the McCartneys team.

Debbie Anderson

Partner

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Debbie Anderson

Debbie has had a long and successful career in the Estate Agency, starting in 1986 with an independent firm in the West Midlands. Her journey led her to Shropshire in 1998, where she joined McCartneys in 2002 to lead the Residential Sales Department in Ludlow. Over the years, Debbie has played a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Ludlow office, ensuring customers receive the highest levels of service. With a wealth of experience in the property market, Debbie is well-equipped to advise clients on all aspects of buying and selling homes. Her commitment to professionalism is reflected in her membership with the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents. Recognizing her contributions, Debbie became a Partner at McCartneys in 2006. The Ludlow office’s dedication to excellence was highlighted in 2023 when they were awarded the Gold Winner Estate Agent in Ludlow by the British Property Awards. Debbie expressed pride in her team’s accomplishments, emphasizing their commitment to excellent customer service. Outside of work, Debbie resides in Leominster and enjoys activities such as walking, gardening, and reading. Her passion for real estate and commitment to customer satisfaction have undoubtedly contributed to her long-standing success in the industry.

Jeff Williams

Partner, & Head of Welsh Lettings

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Jeff Williams

Jeff joined McCartneys in September 1996 after completing a 3-year course at The University of West England in Bristol, where he gained an Honours Degree in Valuation and Estate Management. Jeff is a registered valuer with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and deals with all property related matters. Having been given the task of developing estate agency work within Mid Wales Jeff started in Builth Wells and on the back of McCartneys’ success, he opened the Llandrindod Wells branch in 2001 and in 2007 extended the coverage to Rhayader. Jeff, formerly a keen sportsman who enjoys socialising, grew up on the family farm near Brecon where he now enjoys spending his spare time with his children Nia and Johnny-Gwyn.

Zoe Herbert

Senior Partner and Head of Sales & Lettings

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Zoe Herbert

Zoe, based and raised in Worcestershire, brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in a successful multi-faceted business. Her estate agency career began at Phipps & Pritchard in 2003. She has a deep understanding of the local market and has grown the catchment of the office which sees us working through Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, West Midlands and beyond. Zoe is driven to achieve the best outcomes for her clients and her passion for both property coupled with exceptional customer service really is an excellent fit with the companies core values. She is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (FNAEA) and is accredited with the Diploma in Residential Estate Agency (DipREA). Zoe heads the Kidderminster Office which operates both residential sales & lettings where her team have won the British Property Gold Award for our local area 2021, 2023 and 2024. We have won awards in both sales and lettings. In her spare time Zoe enjoys walking, entertaining and of course imparts her love for retail therapy on her family.

Nick Millinchip

Consultant

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Nick Millinchip

Nick joined the McCartneys partnership in January 2012 following the merger with Phipps & Pritchard and oversees the running of Stourport-on-Severn Office located in the Wyre Forest district of North Worcestershire. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and a RICS registered valuer. Nick is an expert property professional with a wealth of experience and knows Wyre Forest, plus the surrounding areas, inside out. Nick started his career in Estate Agency in 1998 at the age of 20 and began work with Stourbridge firm Town & Country. He then moved to Phipps & Pritchard in 2001 and then became a partner of the firm in January 2008. Nick is very well versed at dealing with a broad range of properties and has also developed a particular forte in the sale of new homes/building land. As testament to this he is proud to be the agent of choice for a good many of the local developers. Going hand in glove with this interest, the sale of properties and land by public auction is another key area of work where Nick excels not only through property knowledge but also by having the right contacts, such as specialist support consultants etc, to help deliver the very best advice for clients, with a view to maximising value and opportunity! Nick is a local family man, born in Kidderminster, where he still lives, with Wife, Tina, and Daughters, Paige and Mollie who keep him extremely busy. When the chance permits Nick loves real ale and has a keen interest in modern history, in particular, World War Two.

Joanna Wall

Associate Partner & Rural Professional

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Joanna Wall

Joanna graduated from Harper Adams University College with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management in 2012, and is a qualified Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), an RICS Registered Valuer and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV). She has also sat the exams to become a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (MNAEA), the Association of Residential Letting and Property Management(MARLA) and the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (MNAVA). Having been back at McCartneys since March 2018, and became Associate Partner in January 2021, she is now solely in charge of the Craven Arms office undertaking all aspects of residential sales and lettings, and a wide range of rural professional work to include agency, landlord and tenant matters, agricultural licences, compulsory purchase and compensation, grant schemes, environmental stewardship and subsidies, valuations for a variety of purposes and general practice. Joanna is a local farmer’s daughter hailing from near Bishop’s Castle in rural south Shropshire. In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her beloved Labrador, Gin, traveling and socialising with friends.

Victoria Richards

Office Manager

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Victoria Richards

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Adam Jenkins

Branch Manager

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Adam Jenkins

Having grown up in the Welshpool area Adam has been working for McCartneys since 2015 with almost 10 years of experience in property sales. He has a real passion for perfection when presenting a property ensuring his clients sell their home for the maximum possible value. Adam is also a qualified mortgage advisor and in his spare time enjoys playing golf, watching football and taking his spaniel Mabel for long countryside walks.

Helen Barrie

Branch Manager

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Helen Barrie

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Property Experts

Introducing the McCartneys team.

Debbie Anderson

Partner

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Debbie Anderson

Debbie has had a long and successful career in the Estate Agency, starting in 1986 with an independent firm in the West Midlands. Her journey led her to Shropshire in 1998, where she joined McCartneys in 2002 to lead the Residential Sales Department in Ludlow. Over the years, Debbie has played a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Ludlow office, ensuring customers receive the highest levels of service. With a wealth of experience in the property market, Debbie is well-equipped to advise clients on all aspects of buying and selling homes. Her commitment to professionalism is reflected in her membership with the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents. Recognizing her contributions, Debbie became a Partner at McCartneys in 2006. The Ludlow office’s dedication to excellence was highlighted in 2023 when they were awarded the Gold Winner Estate Agent in Ludlow by the British Property Awards. Debbie expressed pride in her team’s accomplishments, emphasizing their commitment to excellent customer service. Outside of work, Debbie resides in Leominster and enjoys activities such as walking, gardening, and reading. Her passion for real estate and commitment to customer satisfaction have undoubtedly contributed to her long-standing success in the industry.

Jeff Williams

Partner, & Head of Welsh Lettings

X

Jeff Williams

Jeff joined McCartneys in September 1996 after completing a 3-year course at The University of West England in Bristol, where he gained an Honours Degree in Valuation and Estate Management. Jeff is a registered valuer with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and deals with all property related matters. Having been given the task of developing estate agency work within Mid Wales Jeff started in Builth Wells and on the back of McCartneys’ success, he opened the Llandrindod Wells branch in 2001 and in 2007 extended the coverage to Rhayader. Jeff, formerly a keen sportsman who enjoys socialising, grew up on the family farm near Brecon where he now enjoys spending his spare time with his children Nia and Johnny-Gwyn.

Zoe Herbert

Senior Partner and Head of Sales & Lettings

X

Zoe Herbert

Zoe, based and raised in Worcestershire, brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in a successful multi-faceted business. Her estate agency career began at Phipps & Pritchard in 2003. She has a deep understanding of the local market and has grown the catchment of the office which sees us working through Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, West Midlands and beyond. Zoe is driven to achieve the best outcomes for her clients and her passion for both property coupled with exceptional customer service really is an excellent fit with the companies core values. She is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (FNAEA) and is accredited with the Diploma in Residential Estate Agency (DipREA). Zoe heads the Kidderminster Office which operates both residential sales & lettings where her team have won the British Property Gold Award for our local area 2021, 2023 and 2024. We have won awards in both sales and lettings. In her spare time Zoe enjoys walking, entertaining and of course imparts her love for retail therapy on her family.

Nick Millinchip

Consultant

X

Nick Millinchip

Nick joined the McCartneys partnership in January 2012 following the merger with Phipps & Pritchard and oversees the running of Stourport-on-Severn Office located in the Wyre Forest district of North Worcestershire. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and a RICS registered valuer. Nick is an expert property professional with a wealth of experience and knows Wyre Forest, plus the surrounding areas, inside out. Nick started his career in Estate Agency in 1998 at the age of 20 and began work with Stourbridge firm Town & Country. He then moved to Phipps & Pritchard in 2001 and then became a partner of the firm in January 2008. Nick is very well versed at dealing with a broad range of properties and has also developed a particular forte in the sale of new homes/building land. As testament to this he is proud to be the agent of choice for a good many of the local developers. Going hand in glove with this interest, the sale of properties and land by public auction is another key area of work where Nick excels not only through property knowledge but also by having the right contacts, such as specialist support consultants etc, to help deliver the very best advice for clients, with a view to maximising value and opportunity! Nick is a local family man, born in Kidderminster, where he still lives, with Wife, Tina, and Daughters, Paige and Mollie who keep him extremely busy. When the chance permits Nick loves real ale and has a keen interest in modern history, in particular, World War Two.

Joanna Wall

Associate Partner & Rural Professional

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Joanna Wall

Joanna graduated from Harper Adams University College with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management in 2012, and is a qualified Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), an RICS Registered Valuer and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV). She has also sat the exams to become a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (MNAEA), the Association of Residential Letting and Property Management(MARLA) and the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (MNAVA). Having been back at McCartneys since March 2018, and became Associate Partner in January 2021, she is now solely in charge of the Craven Arms office undertaking all aspects of residential sales and lettings, and a wide range of rural professional work to include agency, landlord and tenant matters, agricultural licences, compulsory purchase and compensation, grant schemes, environmental stewardship and subsidies, valuations for a variety of purposes and general practice. Joanna is a local farmer’s daughter hailing from near Bishop’s Castle in rural south Shropshire. In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her beloved Labrador, Gin, traveling and socialising with friends.

Victoria Richards

Office Manager

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Victoria Richards

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Adam Jenkins

Branch Manager

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Adam Jenkins

Having grown up in the Welshpool area Adam has been working for McCartneys since 2015 with almost 10 years of experience in property sales. He has a real passion for perfection when presenting a property ensuring his clients sell their home for the maximum possible value. Adam is also a qualified mortgage advisor and in his spare time enjoys playing golf, watching football and taking his spaniel Mabel for long countryside walks.

Helen Barrie

Branch Manager

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Helen Barrie

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