By Design - Wells & Chew Valley
23rd Mar 2026
My name is Mark Manning and I'm the Managing Director of By Design - Wells and Chew Valley, setting a new standard of estate agency that is personable, forward thinking and distinctly refined.
Having sold property across The Levels, The Mendips and the Chew Valley for the last few years, running By Design in the area gives me the opportunity to raise the standards of personal service, presentation and marketing to the very highest levels.
From our very first conversation right through to the sale completion, I'll be your one point of contact. I'll be with you every step of the way, instead of being passed around an office of people you've never met.
My previous career as an internationally published editorial photographer puts me in a unique position when it comes to the presentation of your home. World-class photography and videography are of the utmost importance to showcase your home the right way.
That presentation needs to be matched with unrivalled market reach too. At By Design, we advertise on 91 different websites, in 52 different countries, which is translated into 25 different languages. This approach allows us to connect your home with local buyers, national buyers and the wider international market too.
I'm supported by a national network of trusted By Design agents, each selling beautiful homes across the country. You deserve the care of an independent business, delivering a personal, dedicated and deeply invested relationship. Supercharging this with a nationally connected network and international marketing, delivering a combination which is truly the best of both worlds.
Alongside the property portals like Rightmove, we also feature in international publications like The Times, The Wall Street Journal and Le Figaro.
We want to reach the maximum number of potential buyers for your home, which is why we also put together a bespoke marketing campaign across social media, to target both active and passive buyers.
Whether you're thinking about selling your property, you're on the market already, or you're searching for your next dream home, please get in touch. I'd love to help.
01749 601400
07967 565220