Our Barons’ Team

James Grimsted

Managing Director

James has been working in property since 2001 and has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics in Housing. He worked in London for 9 years before returning as a shareholder and Director within the successful family owned Bristol based Estate Agency Greenwoods Property Centre in 2009. In November 2016, James purchased Barons Property Centre from his father, Michael Grimsted, who had owned Barons since 1990 and now runs it in conjunction with his ongoing role at Greenwoods Property Centre.

Ask James about:

*Rugby
*Film
*His Fitness
*His Dislike of Audi
*His Love for Beige Food

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• Call: 01179777672

Lucy Grimsted

Director

Lucy is originally from Dublin and has a background in fine art, interior design and architecture. She moved from Dublin to Bristol in 2007, to be with her now husband. She is highly skilled in sales, marketing and customer services.

Ask Lucy about:

*How to present your home for selling
*How to de-clutter (and make money)
*Marketing Stats
*Hockey
*Gin
*Child Discipline

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• Call: 01179777672

Rhys Messenger

Sales Director

Rhys has been working in estate agency since graduating for university and has had a number of roles in that time covering most of South Bristol & Somerset in the process.
He’s not only a qualified Mortgage Adviser but also has his CePap qualification so he knows his way around all things property.

Ask Rhys about:

* Thatchers Gold
* Mortgages
* Social Media
* Football
* Good places for steak

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• Call: 07415947693

Aaron Messenger

Lettings Director

Aaron brings over a decade of lettings and compliance experience in the property industry, ensuring Landlords and Tenants alike are aware of ever-changing legislation.

Ask Aaron about:

*Golf
*His Cocker Spaniel
*Pubs in Somerset

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• Call: 01761 411 411

Darren Knebel

Senior Lettings Manager

Darren started his career in lettings for Barons Property Centre in 2005 and he is a key member of the Barons team. Managing our portfolio of properties on a day to day basis he ensures that he goes the extra mile for our clients..

 

Ask Darren about:

*His Luxury Holidays
*Managing rental properties
*Inventories
*Cheese sandwiches
*Excelling in Excel
*The biscuit tin

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• Call: 01761 411 411

Monica Bruton

Sales Manager

Monica has almost a decade of property experience, explicitly based in BA2, BA3 & BA1 shes found hundreds of people find their next home. A keen eye for detail and a customer service champion, there is no question too small (or too big) when it comes to property!

Ask Monica about:

*The value of your property
*The importance of great marketing
*Coffee
*City Breaks
*Her lunch options

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• Call: 01761 411 411

Lily Wolff 

Sales Negotiator

Lily is our lead valuer, sharp offer negotiator and all round lovely person! Lily joined us as a newbie and has flourished ever since becoming a knowledgeable, approachable and reliable agent. She’s also studying for a Diploma and, at this point, we don’t know what we would do without her!

Ask Lily about:

*The best artists around today.
*How to get your home truly ready for Photos
*Her Family
*Obtaining an ‘Agreement in Principal’ from a Mortgage Provider
*Handstands

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• Call: 01761 411 411

Megan Cox

Lettings Negotiator

Megan has been a revelation since joining our lettings team. A hard working and essential member of our team. She is currently studying for a property management Diploma and her future excites us. She has been with us since 2021 and has a great knowledge on the local areas.

Ask Megan about:

*Our Service
*Her Diploma
*The local Area
*Her sense of humour

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• Call: 01761 411 411