Winkworth has appointed a new franchisee to take over its Worthing office on the South Coast.
Nathan Wright (main picture) has joined the Winkworth network following a career in property and running his own businesses.
After 15 years working in estate agency in Christchurch and Poole, Wright embarked on a career in the hospitality industry, owning and running an award-winning pub company with four pubs, in Brighton and in Worthing.
SPECIALIST
He then took over a business in specialist designer paints and paper, before returning to the property industry in 2021, working for a local Worthing estate agency. He has taken over the Winkworth office from Steve Magee, who has retired.
Wright says: “I am delighted to have joined the Winkworth network. Worthing is such a brilliant, thriving town which has enjoyed a considerable renaissance in recent years. I have spent a number of years working in the town and seen the halo effect from the success of neighbouring Brighton.
“Worthing continues to offer great value as well as beautiful period architecture and all the attractions of living on the coast.”
INTERSTING MIX
The West Sussex town has an interesting mix of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, as well as more contemporary houses and apartments, plus over 10 miles of beaches and a pier, framed by a backdrop of the South Downs.
It has attracted many famous residents over the years.
Dominic Agace, WinkworthWriter Oscar Wilde stayed in the town and wrote The Importance of Being Earnest, creating its leading character Jack Worthing, while living there.
Playwright Harold Pinter owned an elegant Regency villa in the town while at the height of his fame.
Dominic Agace, Chief Executive, Winkworth, says: “Nathan offers a great combination of an extensive property background, owning his own business and an exceptional knowledge of the local area.
“We are always looking for talented property professionals with a wide-ranging expertise to join us as franchisees. “
