
October 13, 2026
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Let’s say you have only a few weeks before you put your home on the market. A tight budget too. What gives you maximum upswing for minimum time and cost?
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Winkworth Barnes
Local Expertise - Central London Access - International Reach.
In a market as nuanced as Barnes, experience and judgement matter.
Winkworth Barnes has consistently been entrusted with the sale and letting of many of the area's most valuable homes, including landmark and record-setting transactions. Our success is built not on volume, but on careful positioning, intelligent negotiation and a deep understanding of what drives premium values in this unique riverside village.
Good things to know
The Winkworth brand has nearly two centuries of property expertise, and we're still as passionate about getting it right as we've ever been. Trusted by generations of buyers, sellers and landlords across the UK.
Every Winkworth office is independently owned and run by local experts who know their area inside out. Backed by a trusted nationwide network, you get the best of both worlds.
With tens of thousands of registered buyers and tenants across our network, your property will be seen by the right people from the moment it goes to market.
Selling or letting a property can be a complex process. From managing viewings, navigating chains, managing properties and arranging contracts, our agents are with you from market appraisal to completion and move in, with honest advice and personal support throughout.
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12 October 2026
Winkworth Barnes were brilliant from start to finish. Cameron and Donovan were very responsive, easy to work with and really knowledgeable about the area and the process. I'd happily recommend them to anyone buying or renting in Barnes.
Jack
21 July 2026
When you sell a beautiful family home that you have loved for 20 years you need to find an estate agent you can trust. \nWe chose Winkworths partly because they have a huge client base which would allow them to steer the correct buyers in our direction. \nThis is exactly what happened and our house sold above our expected sale price without even going on the market. \nThey were attuned to our needs and concerns, utterly dependable and professional throughout the whole process. \nThank you Cameron and Donovan.
Lindsey
02 July 2026
Amelia has been a great support throughout our time in Barnes. She has always been professional, friendly, and quick to help whenever we've needed anything. She's made the whole process so much easier, and it's been a real pleasure working with her. \nI would highly recommend Winkworth in Barnes, especially Amelia, to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable local estate agent. \n– Susanna
Susanna
18 June 2026
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the outstanding work you Donovan together with Cameron did in selling our house in Barnes. It was very nice to work together with you both as you have an excellent attitude and service level. \nFrom the initial valuation through to the successful closing, you both demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and dedication at every stage of the process. \nThanks to the excellent market knowledge of Winkworths (Donovan Kelly) strategic approach, and effective communication. \nWe felt supported and well-informed throughout the entire journey and would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. \nThank you for helping us achieve a good outcome. \nOur sincere regards\nCecilia & Seth Marthinsson
Cecilia &Seth Marthinsson
22 May 2026
Great professional service from Donovan and his team in Barnes
Paul S
21 May 2026
We found Cameron to be pleasant and helpful from day 1. He wasn’t pushy at all, just courteous and accommodating.
Deborah Galbraith
10 April 2026
The whole process was smooth and well organised from start to finish. Cameron was very responsive, professional, and always willing to help with any questions I had. Communication was clear and timely, which made everything much less stressful.
Carol
10 April 2026
I have instructed the team at Winkworth in Barnes on buying, selling and renting properties. The whole team work together very well and bring a valuable local knowledge and market insight to the processes. They are honest, diligent and trustworthy and are great at anticipating each step of the process. They negotiate in clear, straightforward terms that engenders a respect on both sides of any exchange and work constructively with instructed solicitors which adds significant value and saves fees. They are always responsive and great at communicating and I have no hesitation in recommending them and will use them again in the future.
Magnus Boyd
24 March 2026
Managing a tenancy can at times be a stressful task but Gill's continual help and support reduced the hassle and all has finally been successfully sorted. Thank you.
Gill
26 February 2026
We have entrusted our London home with Winkworths for well over 25 years, and have nothing but praise for the team in Barnes. Both Gill and Amelia are incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and professional. Their advice is always thorough and timely and they manage and coordinate contracts, home maintenance, and resident relationships (even the tricky ones) promptly and fairly. They are so pleasant to work with that I look forward to coming back to Barnes to see them as much as I do to visit my house !
The Rae family
19 December 2025
Cameron dealt with our purchase and was amazing. Professional, not pushy and good communication. Was a delight purchasing through him - stress free. Thanks Cameron!
Will & Lucy
07 November 2025
Amelia was professional but so warm and helpful, a friendly voice at the end of a phone call and always a pleasure to see. I will miss catching up with her but will pop into the office to say hello as she’s become a friend too.
Anna
06 November 2025
Great service from start to finish. Would highly recommend!
Olle roos
04 November 2025
My experiences with Winkworth have been entirely positive throughout the buying process. In particular, Cameron was able to answer any queries promptly and in detail.
Rissy
06 January 2021
Donovan and John worked tirelessly to secure us a buyer during a very tumultuous market. Their availability and tenacity meant that we found a buyer and we are very grateful to them for the work they put in.
Victoria Hadley
05 January 2021
Donovan belongs to an increasingly rare breed. An estate agent with years of experience combined with the energy and persistence of someone still excited about delivering for their clients. His approach takes the seller's aims into account whilst also accommodating the buyer's needs. He goes the extra mile and never gives up. In a very difficult and volatile market (in the eye of the storm thrown up by the Covid pandemic) he delivered three robust offers where other agents faltered. He shepherded a Barnes record sale through at every stage and continues to deliver an after-sales service that is unprecedented.
Tim & Kate Slesinger
19 November 2020
An excellent service from start to finish. All the staff are lovely to deal with, very friendly and professional. Donovan and John went the extra mile for us with our sale and got us a great price in a tough market. They are genuine offer a really personal, genuine service of the highest quality. We’d absolutely recommend them!
Mrs Phillips
30 March 2020
The purchase took a long time due to the complexity of the property and Donovan showed patience when needed and also when to push things along politely.
Jason
28 March 2020
Donovan was very committed to help us sell our property despite the difficult market. His communication and helpfulness never wavered.
EH
23 February 2020
The Winkworth's team were extremely professional but with a really personal touch as well. I was given sound advice and great guidance, leading to a really smooth transaction. I would have no hesitation in recommending Winkworth's to anybody looking to purchase or let a property.
Anton Heyns
18 July 2019
I never had such a great, fast informal and nice empathic service
Krome
23 June 2019
Seamless, stress-free service with no fuss. We are abroad much of the year, and Diana took the reins and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Great advice, and sound, local knowledge was invaluable. Would highly recommend Winkworth, and Diana in particular for her attention to detail and responsiveness to our questions and concerns.
Jillian Corn
21 June 2019
From the moment I first picked up the phone to discuss the house we ended up buying, John was transparent and easy to deal with. My situation wasn't totally straightforward, and he and the team at Winkworth in Barnes did everything they could to help. I didn't have a property to sell, but from the buying perspective, I couldn't recommend them more. I felt in safe and helpful hands the whole way through. Many thanks!
Peta Nightingale
12 June 2019
Both John and Donovan were great. We sold our previous house with them and also purchased our new property. They were thorough, helpful and always available for questions throughout. Would highly recommend.
Felicity Blunt
09 June 2019
John and Donovan provided a lot of hepful, sensible advice. They managed our sale sensitively and effectively. I would recommend them wholeheartedly to you.
John R
03 June 2019
I first used Winkworth many years ago to let our wonderful riverside Barnes flat. Di has over very many years been extremely personable and helpful, but completely understood that what I was really looking for was a great tenant who was unlikely to chop and change, thus avoiding void periods. Winkworth found us the ideal tenant, who then coincidentally went on to buy our flat when eventually I decided to sell !\nJohn in sales was extremely good at judging when to get involved in the sales process, and more importantly when not to, and this aided a very smooth process, which everyone seems to have ended up happy with. \nThanks again to the Winkworth team, who have become 'reliable friends' over the years, able to help advise where and when necessary, on various property and contractor-related queries. \nNigel
Nigel Bowthorpe
03 June 2019
Donovan knows the market like the back of his hand. He knows everyone, knows the market and lives in the middle of Barnes. You can't do better.
Nick Swift
31 May 2019
Donovan Kelly is a pleasure to work with as he is highly responsive to clients and has unparalleled knowledge of the local area as well as exceptional sales and transaction management skills that enable him to match the right buyer and seller. Donovan is a first class estate agent and is highly recommended.
31 May 2019
I cannot recommend Winkworth enough particularly the services of Diane Carter who is always there when needed, ever cheerful and helpful.
Sultana al-Quaiti
31 May 2019
Donovan Kelly was incredibly well informed. His wealth of experience helped us find the perfect family home at the right price. Would highly recommend Winkworth Barnes.
Elisabeth
31 May 2019
Donovan is excellent and always so very friendly. A personal service that is rare these days. Very reliable and efficient. This tiny and charming agency opens up a whole world of possibilities. Expert and enthusiastic, Donovan just loves the vicarious pleasure of looking after customers. A visit is always a pleasure.
BARRY HERBERT
31 May 2019
John was extremely kind and helpful in getting the house of our dreams in lovely Barnes. He provided good advice during the whole process and everything went very smooth. \nI would definitely recommend Winkworth Barnes if you are looking for first class real state advice.
Juan
31 May 2019
She was always available, any time I had an issue with the property she sends someone in the same day.
Esther Garcia
31 May 2019
Friendly efficient and elimated all the stress of owning a rental property
Clare Mazzotti
30 May 2019
Impressed at first meeting by a truly in depth appreciation of the local market and what that meant for my prospective sale. These insights proved invaluable over a period of market turbulence. The personal service and high degree of professionalism provided by John gave me great reassurance throughout an inevitably difficult process.
G Snowball
30 May 2019
Donovan hung on in there when we were losing our nerve! He was quite right and his resilience won the day. \nWe were impressed and grateful.
Dundas
30 May 2019
Winkworth Barnes efficiently arranged the sale of my house in Barnes in a sluggish market after Savills had had it for nearly a year with no success. \nEven when Donovan was away the rest of the staff were well briefed and very professional. \nWhether true or not I was left with the distinct impression that Winkworth had less churn and more experienced personnel. Would use them again.
Alex
17 May 2015
Without a shadow of a doubt, the ONLY reason that the vendor actually agreed to sell to me was thanks to Donovan's ingenuity which clearly comes from his experience in handling 'difficult' and demanding people; and his ability to think out of the box to make things work. I am in debt to him forever and it is thanks to him that I am living in my lovely house. \nI would, and will, highly recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Katie Hill
16 May 2015
Donovan assisted us on both sides of the sale and purchase as both properties were Winkworth instructions. Due to the vendor, it was, we all thought, the most tortuous process of agreeing to purchase any of us had been through. Having secured a fabulous and patient buyer for our house, Donovan went beyond the call of duty to help us successfully exchange on the purchase of our new house. Many thanks Donovan.
Richard Hale
14 May 2015
I will always use Winkworth. They know the area and they do their research. There's no unnecessary calling and pushing. They understand their clients and their requirements and they don't waste your time showing you houses that are not relevant. Nothing is too much trouble. Win win :-)
Clare
14 May 2015
Having moved house 6 times, this was the most stress-free experience ever! Securing a price for our home we never thought even possible, the Barnes Winkworth team were outstandingly professional, never pushy and delivered a really personal service. THANK YOU TEAM WINKWORTH!!
Paul Davies
14 May 2015
Brilliant and trustworthy service from Donovan and team at Winkworth. They both rented property for me and sold a property. Always felt well advised, they listen carefully to your requirements and circumstances. No hard sell, no estate agent nonsense - just excellent service with results that exceed expectations.
Simon Kentish
07 May 2015
A note to say huge thanks for the professionalism of your team in marketing our property. We were extremely impressed with the culture and style of your team...
Andrew Pritchett
07 May 2015
Thank you again for all your help and tireless efforts and we will most definitely recommend you to our friends in the area.
Charlie Chipchase
07 May 2015
Having sent us flowers and chocolates - You did a brilliant job for us!
Colin Aspinal
07 May 2015
I wanted to specifically thank you for the excellent service you have provided throughout. It has been a pleasure to deal with you.
James Abercrombie
07 May 2015
We have no hesitation in recommending you, as we have been kept up to date and in particular through professionalism and enthusiasm. We had 100% confidence that we had made the right choice with Winkworth and would have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Jane Reid
07 May 2015
Thank you for all your help. I have found dealing with you a pleasure. You have provided a professional, friendly service all the way through. You have kept me fully informed and I will be happy to deal with you again.
Anthony B

Area highlights
A leafy riverside village feel on the South Bank of the Thames, just 30 minutes from central London.
Sits about six miles from Hyde Park Corner with tree-lined streets and a strong community feel.
The River Thames shaped the area’s history through fishing, transport and market gardening.
Wealthy Londoners began settling here in the 18th century, boosting the local economy.
Marc Bolan’s 1977 car crash site is now a recognised Site of Rock ‘n’ Roll Importance.
The Beatles recorded All You Need Is Love in Barnes.
Home to one of London’s oldest farmers’ markets, running every Saturday.
Support you can trust
Our team knows Barnes particularly well, from the village atmosphere and period homes around Barnes Pond to the riverside properties, open spaces and quieter residential streets. We understand the subtle differences between these locations and how they can affect the local property market. Alongside that genuine local knowledge, we bring extensive experience across sales and lettings, giving buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants the benefit of informed, personal advice. Whether you're buying, selling, renting or letting, our estate and letting agents in Barnes are always on hand to guide you through your move.
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Expert guidance & advice
Stay informed with Winkworth's latest property insights. From expert blogs and guidance to podcast, get advice, market updates and inspiration for buyers, sellers and landlords

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