Winkworth, the UK’s leading franchise network of estate agents, has expanded its presence in prime South West London with the opening of a new Wimbledon office to capitalise on the move to leafy parts of the capital.
The new office franchisees are Mana Legha and his business partner and wife Gabriela Legha. Gabriela has more than 13 years’ experience working in prime property in the capital for two leading UK agents, Knight Frank and Savills, specialising in new development sales. Mana also brings many years of franchise experience with luxury brand Bang & Olufsen in Prime Central London, providing the highest levels of customer service to high net worth clients.
This will be Winkworth’s 15th office in South West London, with more than 60 offices in the capital and a nationwide network of more than 100 offices.
Winkworth Wimbledon is located on Wimbledon Hill Road, close to Wimbledon village and encompasses the network of streets around the town centre and Raynes Park. The area has a wide range of properties, from apartments in period conversions and new developments to substantial family homes bordering Wimbledon common in the heart of fashionable Wimbledon village and near the All England Lawn Tennis Club, with prices ranging from £500,000 to £18m plus. The business has a highly experienced team in place and will focus on both sales and lettings.
Mana Legha said: “Wimbledon has an enormous cachet as a place to live and has a global reputation, thanks to Wimbledon fortnight, when tennis fans across the world are focused on SW19. Demand for the area is very strong as people look to move to larger homes, close to green spaces such as Wimbledon Common, in an area with outstanding independent and state schools and excellent transport links to the West End, City, Gatwick and the coast.”
Gabriela added: “The location appeals to London buyers and international clients looking for a London base, as well as young professionals and families looking for an attractive place to live. Wimbledon is one of London’s smartest villages, with wonderful shops, riding stables, cafes, restaurants and pubs, and a real village feel. We are delighted to have joined Winkworth and to be part of such a powerful upmarket brand – a perfect fit for our Wimbledon office.”
Dominic Agace, Chief Executive, Winkworth, said: “We are delighted to have Gabriela and Mana on board and look forward to seeing their success in this prime South West London location. This latest opening is part of our expansion strategy in London and will provide a continued Winkworth presence to our customers moving out of central London and from other parts of the capital.”