EXPERIENCED high-value residential property professional Nicola Foxton has been appointed manager of the Roberts & Co office in Usk.

Nicola comes to the Monmouthshire position after gaining valuable estate agency management experience in the rarefied atmosphere of the south eastern England counties of Berkshire and Surrey.

Now settled in to a new home in Blackwood, where she has family, Nicola has been handed the key task of developing the estate agent’s exclusive Town & Country brand along with managing its key rural office in Bridge Street, Usk.

Nicola said: “The majority of my experience has been gained in the higher end market working in and covering areas such as Ascot, Sunningdale, Virginia Water and Wentworth.

“Most recently I worked for Hamptons International in Esher, near Hampton Court Palace. I have performed all aspects of the role as a negotiator, assistant manager and manager. I have a good track record of going into offices, resolving any issues, boosting business and improving results.

“I am relishing the challenge of securely establishing what is a relatively new but successful office here in Usk and continuing to compete effectively in the vibrant residential property market place. I’ll work to secure an excellent reputation for the agency not only for success but also for providing exceptional service.

“A main objective for me, within the Usk branch, is to develop the Town & Country brand and to increase business in the high end sector. Property in Usk and the surrounding area has many similarities to the quality and standard of housing in the area I most recently worked. The experience I have gained dealing at this level will be very valuable in growing the Town & Country side of the business.

“Usk has a real community spirit and a strong sense of identity, not to mention attractive period property on a river setting. Monmouthshire offers great countryside and perfect commuter links.”

Roberts and Co managing director Mark Roberts said: “We’re thrilled to have been able to appoint an individual of the talent and with the credentials that Nicola has to this key role within our expanding business.

“Nicola is someone with the character, industry stature, experience, unbounded enthusiasm and calibre to fill the role in Usk. Her deep knowledge is all backed up by honesty and a solid track record of being able to deliver results in a competitive and challenging market place.”