Meet the Team
Meet the Estate Agents behind Clarkes Estates
Paul Clarke
OWNER / DIRECTOR
Born: August 1971 – Virgo
In the Industry: Since Feb 2000
At Clarkes Estates: Since May 2005
Fun Fact: Climbed Europe’s highest mountain, Mt Blanc from the Italian side. Made it to 400m of the summit before being overcome with hypoxia. He then dropped his camera into a crevasse and lost most of the photos.
Likes to: Sail yachts in warm and sunny places. Occasionally, he even leaves harbour.
Listens to: Audible. He loves Harry Potter .. 10 Points to Gryffindor.
DIRECTOR
Born: No Clue
In the Industry: Since time began
At Clarkes Estates: Since 2005
Fun Fact: He’s a self-confessed F1 and car fanatic. Loves to go on a road trip and the only question is which car to take.
Likes: Is a lifelong Chelsea supporter who doesn’t like to miss a match and if he has a hazy IPA in his hand whilst watching… all the better!
Goals: Has personally been involved in six successful business start ups and always has his eye out for further opportunities.
Favourite Food: Enjoys a good BBQ with friends and family but you won’t have to fight him for the wine, he’ll have a hazy IPA every time.
Paula Clarke
DIRECTOR
Born: May 1971 – Taurus
In the Industry: Since May 2005
At Clarkes Estates: Since Jan 2006
Fun Fact: Likes to sail in the Mediterranean but completed her Day Skipper sailing course in Force 8 winds in the Solent making the Mediterranean even more inviting
Likes to: Loves being creative, chilling out in the hammock with a G&T and visiting Spain. Although still has a way to go with learning the language.
Born: June 1995, Cancer
Joined Clarkes: January 2024
Fun Facts: Climbed mount Snowdon and back down all before 6am
Likes to: Totally obsessed with getting her daily step count in (with no exceptions!) you can find her in the gym or out walking, especially when the sun is shining. Enjoys a white wine, occasionally with her favourite Chinese takeaway.
Favorite drink: Addicted to coffee, or a long island iced tea when celebrating with Friends.
BLOCK MANAGEMENT PROPERTY MANAGER
Born: August 1996
Joined Clarkes: Since March 2024
Fun Facts: Obsessed with football (Blue is the Colour!) and Only Fools & Horses!
Likes to: Watch football and golf and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Next Goal: He says he isn’t adventurous but wants to fly the World’s ultimate zipwire in Las Vegas.
SALES NEGOTIATOR
Born: September 2004
In the Industry: Since March 2025
At Clarkes Estates: Since March 2025
Fun Fact: In normal daily life, Matt loves to thrash the opposition and play football, but for more exciting times he is likely to be found planning or going on a road trip with his pals. He has an ambition to zip line across the Grand Canyon. Wow – What a road trip that will be. We think he must be a bit crazy.
Likes to: Watch documentaries. He has a particular interest in the Who-Dun-It-Crime, and Why-The-Plane-Crashed varieties. We suspect that he is secretly training for How-to-Wear-a-Parachute and What-To-Do-When-The-Zip-Line-Has-Been-Sabotaged. He can then be the sole survivor of his very own Who-Dun-It-Not-Me-I-Am-The-Hero,
NEGOTIATOR
Born: July 1987, Cancer
In the Industry: Since October 2010
At Clarkes Estates: Since Feb 2025
Fun Fact: Viola may be less than 5ft tall, but make no mistake, she is a Pocket Rocket that is full of energy and smiles. Not only that, but Viola is also the glot-est of Polyglots. She is fluent in English, Polish and Russian, and takes a pretty good stab at Romain, Bulgarian and Kurdish. We think she secretly wants to learn Dothraki and Klingon, but just won’t admit it.
Likes to: When she isn’t chasing her daughter around the house (usually with a dustpan or a mop) Viola likes to read, and regularly throws caution to the wind with spontaneous trips to into the countryside and nature. (We’ll say Tree-Hugger – but only very quietly).
Born: December 2002
In the Industry: Since September 2024
At Clarkes Estates: Since September 2024
Fun Fact: Has two dwarf rabbits called Luna and Fudge who love their treats and are fast becoming giants.
Likes to: Go to the gym and keep fit. Loves to go on holiday and spend time with her friends usually with a cocktail in each hand.
Favourite Food: Loves a good Spaghetti Bolognaise, but a Miller & Carter steak makes her one very happy lady and she’ll be your friend for life.
Charlotte Ware
MORTGAGE BROKER
Born: At a very early age
In the Industry: Since a teenager
Fun Fact: Won young broker of the year award while still wet behind the ears.
Life: Loves wine and Tennis, preferably at the same time whilst watching as her drinking skills are better than her tennis.
Debra King
Viewing Guide
Born: January 19** (She’ll never tell!)
Joined Clarkes: March 2023
Fun Facts: Went to Chicago on a 6-month contract, fell in love with the U.S and lived there for 24 years.
Likes to: Travel, garden, partial to a glass or two of Rose wine and enjoys watching the series “Sex in the City” over and over again!
Viewing Guide
Born: In July once upon a time, Cancer
Joined Clarkes: February 2024
Fun Facts: Lived in the French mountains for many years and is now fluent in speaking Goat & Sheep.
Likes to: Walk her dogs on the beach, and play bowles and enjoys a wine and brandy or two after. Shes loves gardening and brings a constant stream of plants to the office.,
Barbara Crosby
ADMINISTRATOR
Born: Ehem. You don’t ask that of a lady! Virgo
In the Industry: Since December 2014
At Clarkes Estates: Since December 2014
Fun Fact: Holds the record for the highest-grossing haul in a Prestos Supermarket Trolley Dash.
Likes to: Keep fit and drink red wine … allegedly, at the same time.
Listens to: Let’s Dance, ooooh, yeah let’s dance. Barb, keep still. Please, really, it’s just too much.
When not working can usually be found: On holiday. Or planning a holiday, or booking a holiday.
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