Meet the Team: Michael James in the Charente

Buying and Selling

Written by Judith Whitlow , Monday, 14 October 2024

Michael James lives and works in the heart of the glorious cognac vines. His personable manner, practical knowledge and genuine interest in properties and people, enable him to quickly forge strong relationships with our clients, understanding their requirements and preferences while supporting them through their property search, whether it be for a classic stone-built maison Charentaise or a stunning 19 th century Napoleonic château.

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Heather was fabulous

By Nigel and Mimi Clinch

We recently sold our property with the fantastic support of your agent Heather Comber. We didn't have an easy ride of selling our house, three full asking offers and the third came good, where we would be without Heather I dread to think, she kept us positive from day one...

Jacqui has been excellent!

By Sophie Randall

Jacqui helped us through every step of the purchase of first French home. She was careful to match us to properties that met our requirements so we made the most of our visits to France. One we found our special place, Jacqui guided us through the French legal process and was...

Highly recommended!

By Susan Smith

An impressive, helpful, professional service. I was very pleased to have chosen Beaux Villages as the exclusive agency to sell my house.

Heather supported us at every stage

By Valerie Leaver

Beaux Villages is one of the best estate agents in France. Very caring, thorough in the way the company works, and always there with any query you may have or be concerned about. My agent Heather Comber is one of the best you could ever wish to have selling your...

Testimonial for Beaux Villages

By Nick R

With just a couple of years to go until retirement and our dream of moving to France, I came across your website and have at last found a really well presented and helpful source of information and properties exclusively South West. Perfect - I will be keeping an eye on...

Friendly, responsive and trustworthy

By Carrie Culling

I am in the uk and After spending over a week looking for properties in France and not having much luck with anyone getting back to me I had a response from Julie.She has been amazing with helping me find a property suitable for my dad who has been unwell...

Testimonial for Judith Whitlow

By William Day

Many thanks for all of your help with our property purchase – we have been delighted by how helpful and patient all at Beaux Villages have been; your assistance has been invaluable and much appreciated. Whilst it is possible I may have some further queries I do hope not. My...

Thank you Helen and Mike!

By Susie and Chris Johnson

We want to thank you and Mike for all of the help you gave us during the sale of our house in France. We will and have recommended you both and Beaux Village to all of our friends who are likely to be putting their houses up for sale. After...

Thank you Nicola Summers

By Emma Hale

Excellent customer service from Nicola Summers at Beaux Villages. Her support and advice leading us through all stages of what can be a complex process were greatly appreciated.

We will not forget your kindness

By Bernard, Berenice & Mark

The only thing we are really disappointed by is that we were not able to buy a house from you and we are really sad about it. You have been extremely helpful, in more ways than one. We are so thankful to you and we will not forget your kindness. Bernard,...

Over and above what we expected

By Tom W

Stephanie Bessant @ Beaux was a fabulous agent for us - she went over and above what we expected. She understood our brief well and presented lots of property options for us to view. The viewings were promptly sorted. The buying process is confusing and complicated but Stephanie expertly and...

Thank you Pauline Johnson

By Kate Lockett

We chose Beaux Villages when putting our house on the market and were very pleased that we did so. Pauline came to see the house and I was immediately reassured by her friendliness and professionalism. All though the viewings, offer and subsequent selling of the house Pauline responded quickly to questions, and...