Meet the Team

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We have a small team supporting the management and operations on the Estate with a range of roles both part and full time, and also give livelihood to contractors, cleaners, dry stone wallers, fencers, and many more local businesses. Feel free to contact us in the office with any queries.

Darcy Elles

Assistant Estate Manager

James is from a Northumbrian farming family and is responsible for the general management of the Estate and Farming Enterprises.

James Barber

Assistant Estate Manager

James is from a Northumbrian farming family and is responsible for the general management of the Estate and Farming Enterprises.

Frances Marshall

Estate Administrator

Frances deals with the majority of the property maintenance and management tasks as well as overseeing the holiday cottage operations.

Lucy Siddle

Estate Administrator

Lucy manages the purchase and sales ledger along with all of the Estate and farm accounts while also supporting the rest of the administrative team.

Mark Hogg

Farm Worker

Carries out a range of farming tasks including livestock and tractor work.

Neil Franklin

Farm Worker

Carries our a range of farming tasks including tractor work and timber work.

Marcus Rymarczyk

Estate Handyman

Marcus is responsible for a range of property maintenance including first fix repairs and statutory testing while also helping out with grounds maintenance.

Scott MacKenzie

Grounds Maintenance

Scott carries the majority of the grounds maintenance across the Estate including grass cutting, tree management and general ‘green’ housekeeping.

Contact Us

We’re always happy to hear from people whether it be with feedback, queries, or expressions of interest in properties or opportunities.

Please do contact us at [email protected] or 01661 855200, or feel free to drop in and see us in the Estate Office at Standing Stone Farm, Matfen, NE20 0RQ.