Welcome to our
Land & New Homes Office
Our Land and New Homes department, led by Partner Vari Bowling and based at our flagship Leatherhead office in Surrey, offers expert guidance in land acquisition as well as specialist sales and marketing services for new residential developments. We work closely with housebuilders, private clients, and residential project funders to deliver tailored solutions that maximise value and drive results. Our experienced team – including Vari Bowling (Partner), Michelle Manester (New Homes Marketing), Madeleine Burley and Hannah Orton (Senior New Homes Negotiators), and Anne-Marie Whitcombe (New Homes Negotiator) – manage a wide range of projects across Mole Valley, Epsom & Ewell, and the Reigate & Banstead district. With an outstanding track record, Patrick Gardner has earned a trusted reputation for providing exceptional knowledge, insight, and results in this highly specialised sector.
Having enjoyed a varied career in media and publishing Vari decided a change of direction was called for after the birth of her second child Grace. Joining Patrick Gardner Residential in 2000 as a member of the Land and New Homes team her breadth of knowledge and drive saw her rapid advancement culminating in becoming a full partner of the firm in 2013.
In her spare time, Vari likes to spend time enjoying a wide range of activities with her husband and children.
Email - vari@patrickgardner.com
BA (Hons) - For over 20 years Michelle has worked in both advertising agency and client-side marketing roles and has developed an extensive understanding and wealth of experience in property marketing. During this time, Michelle headed up the northern office of an established property advertising agency, subsequently worked for an award-winning developer and is now joint owner of a design and marketing agency. In her spare time, Michelle has a passion for cooking, spending time with her family, skiing and going on adventures in her Land Rover Defender!
Email - Michelle.Manester@patrickgardner.com
BA Hons - Anne-Marie has spent twenty years working in both residential and commercial property. She has lived and worked in London, New York and has now settled in the Surrey Hills. She has a good knowledge of Leatherhead and Surrey, which is helpful guiding prospective buyers. Anne-Marie enjoys walking in Polesdon Lacey with her cockapoo, and spending time her husband and two sons.
Email - anne-marie.whitcombe@patrickgardner.com
MNAEA – Madeleine began her agency career in Dorking in 2017. Since then, she has qualified as a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents whilst also gaining a high level of conveyancing experience through her time at a local solicitors. Having grown up in the surrounding villages of Dorking, Madeleine has unparalleled knowledge of the Mole Valley, which proves valuable when dealing with buyers and sellers.
She lives locally with her Partner Jake and two cocker spaniels, Alfie and Monty. Madeleine has a passion for country pursuits and can often be found horse riding or walking the dogs in the Surrey Hills. When she isn’t in her wellies, Maddy can be found singing in her band at local pubs and festivals.
Email - madeleine.burley@patrickgardner.com
Hannah started her journey as an estate agent with Patrick Gardner nearly 2 years ago and enjoys helping clients find their dream home. Prior to that she was a private nanny for over 10 years. Hannah has lived in Dorking since 2003 giving her vast amounts of local knowledge, she is now raising her two children in popular Surrey Hills village of Westcott. Outside of work Hannah spends her time walking her dog Wesley around Headley and Polesden Lacey. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Email - hannah.orton@patrickgardner.com