About Us

Ruth works as part of the small team looking after our portfolio of properties, helping the Property Portfolio Co-ordinator in maintaining the properties to a high standard and keeping our customers happy.

Ruth has a great deal of experience in customer facing roles across a diverse and varied range of businesses.  She has "enjoyed" the challenge of getting to know the intricacies of double glazing, plumbing and social housing.

As a mother of two young energetic boys Ruth says she has little time for her own hobbies but usually manages to make some time to keep on top of her social media page and creating personalised gifts.

 

 

 

 

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Beverly’s career has spread over quite a diverse range including Financial Services, Civil Service and Local Authority in her home County of Northamptonshire.

Having moved to the area quite recently Beverly is enjoying getting to know Cumbria and Cumbrian life.  Outside of work you will find her either preparing her allotment, exploring the area or spending time with her beautiful granddaughter.

Photo taken Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Julie is new to Estate Agency but has worked in accounts and admin since she left college, adding further qualifications along the way.

Julie is married with 2 children and the family also have  a rescued, retired greyhound called Amber.

Any spare time Julie has is spent with her family, especially walking Amber but, at the moment, much of her time is taken up renovating her home.

Photo taken Kirkgate, Cockermouth

Mel is part of the lettings team at Cockermouth, looking after the portfolio of properties and their maintenance, repairs and refurbishments.  Mel also carries out inspections and check-outs whilst ensuring health and safety compliance for our properties.

Mel started her career as a graduate Hotel and Catering Manager at Marriott Hotels in London.  Working through various management roles in the field of hospitality led her more into Sales and Business Development.  She was  eventually able to escape the "Big Smoke" and moved, in 2005, to enjoy country life in Cumbria.

Mel loves being in West Cumbria and enjoys everything this great outdoor playground offers both to her and her family, whether it's up on the Fells or kayaking on one of the beautiful lakes.

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Judith manages about 200 properties and is responsible for the day to day running of the lettings department in Cockermouth.  Judith says that the best part of her job is meeting new landlords, building a relationship with them and winning the instruction to let their property. She must have been in well over 1500 properties in her time!

Judith has had 30 years in the property industry, 20 of which with Grisdales.

She loves spending time with her family, especially at their caravan in Northumberland.   They love walking on the beaches with their Greyhound and building sandcastles.  Judith especially loves baking bread and always makes sure the family have good, healthy, home cooked food every day! She also loves swimming and kayaking, particularly in the local lakes!

Photo taken on the steps of Banks Court, Cockermouth

Susan carries out sales viewings, negotiates offers and follows the sale through to completion as well as overseeing the Sales Team in Cockermouth.

Susan previously worked in hotel management for 8 years and before that worked on a campsite whilst she was still in school. She decided on a change in direction as hotel hours weren't very sociable and she wanted a change in direction...and she found herself with us!

Susan has quite a big family who keep her busy outside work.  She loves socialising with her friends who do "walk day Sunday" where they choose a different walk each week, normally ending up in a nice pub with a glass of red in her hand! Susan also loves getting glammed up for a night out, but at the same time loves nothing better than a duvet day with a good book and a log fire.

Photo taken Cockton's Yard, Cockermouth

Robert is responsible for visiting new properties to give vendors advice on marketing their homes. He also places new homes on the market; including taking photographs and measurements and drafting brochures.  He is responsible for reviewing property marketing progress and securing price reductions where appropriate.

I have worked in retail for 13 years since leaving full time education in a variety of roles, mostly in management.

I live with my wife and young daughter in Cockermouth where I have lived nearly all of my life.  Most of my time is dedicated to my family and home but I also enjoy running, reading and sport.  In my youth, my Dad and I spent many hours exploring The Fells and I intend to get out on them more in the future.

Photo taken All Saints Church Rooms, Cockermouth

Alison is one of the first points of contact in the office for customers; she arranges viewings, which she then follows up and processes applications. She is responsible for drawing up tenancy agreements and all the relevant documentation.

After graduating from University, Alison decided not to pursue teaching, but instead fell into a career in retail. Throughout her working life, Alison has predominantly worked in customer service roles, from banking to retail or recruitment.

Alison lives in Workington, with her husband of 10 years and their German Shorthaired Pointer dog - Kaiser. Kaiser is her main hobby outside of work, along with spinning at her local sports centre.

Photo taken in front of the Mayo Statue, Cockermouth

Since leaving school Destiny worked in restaurants and shops working her way up to Management and Business Administration in the Civil Service.  From there she decided she wanted a change of career and is very pleased to now work with Grisdales Estate Agents.

Destiny comes from a large family who mostly live in Cockermouth and she loves spending time with them, her partner and her dog, a beagle called Buddy.  They enjoy long walks together, trying new foods, chilling with friends at home and going out and about.

Photo taken Harris Park, Cockermouth

Jacqui is responsible for keeping accurate daily accounts for our three branches throughout West Cumbria, as well as dealing with general enquiries from landlords, tenants, contractors and work colleagues.

On leaving school, Jacqui trained to become a nurse and carried out her nursing role for eight years.  She then began working in an accounts role within a variety of establishments, before joining the Estate Agency business nine years ago where she carries out a specialised role within the Grisdales accounts department.

Jacqui’s hobbies include foreign travel, eating out and watching motor sports. She lives in West Cumbria and has three sons and a Bichon Frise dog.

Photo taken on the steps of the Town Hall, Cockermouth

Irene covers reception over the weekend.  A lot of her time is spent talking people to view properties.  When not out on viewings Irene helps customers wherever possible making appointments to views, supplying information, taking phone calls and obtaining feedback on viewings.

Irene joined HMRC after leaving school.  A job as an inspector of taxes took her to Manchester where she worked for the bulk of her 35 year career with HMRC.  She took early retirements to move ‘back home’ 5 years ago and has been a weekend receptionist for Grisdales for 3 years.

Irene is happiest when out walking her dog Meg; as long as it’s not raining!  She also enjoys holidays with her husband.  Whilst Meg can’t join them on their jaunts to far flung places she does go with them on UK breaks and this year will be her 3rd holidaying with them in France.

Photo taken in the middle of Old kings Arms Lane, Cockermouth