Celebrating 35 years!
This year we celebrate 35 years in business! Phil Cobb founded Cobb Farr in August 1989 and has been serving Bath and Bradford on Avon ever since; we now lead the field of Bath and Bradford on Avon Estate Agents for quality homes at the right price. You can see our journey here. So this […]
Cobb Farr Sponsors the Biddestone Boule Tournament
As headline sponsors of the Biddy Boules we had thought we might get close to winning – we normally do well in the Bath Boules Tournament. However we went through all the group stages but eventually lost to a better team! It’s a charity event raising money for The RUH Cardiac Unit; and with over […]
A New Face in Bradford on Avon
Joe Baross is our Senior Sales Negotiator and Valuer, dealing with all things sales related in our Bradford on Avon office. He has a wealth of experience in both New Homes and the country property market and has done a stint selling luxury properties in Prime Central London. Joe’s personable approach to every scenario makes […]
A Big Thank You
Our Senior Sales Associate in Bradford on Avon, Sarah Selway, had a lovely surprise recently when a grateful property vendor from Freshford brought her a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a ‘thank you’. Well done Sarah!
Vivienne Hayes Turns 20
Well, that’s not quite true – but she has been a key part of the Cobb Farr team for 20 years, this month! Viv’s skills in negotiations and her ability to understand just what people want are well known. What has been less well known is that she’s now been doing it for twenty years […]
Tina Turns Twenty
Tina Rosling, our amazing Office Manager in Bradford on Avon, will have been with Cobb Farr for twenty years this month. Well known and much appreciated by many of our vendors and purchasers, she has managed the Office and ensured the smooth flow of thousands of contracts brilliantly: ta-da for Tina!
Flooding in Bradford on Avon
There was nearly a crisis in our office in Bradford on Avon when the River Avon burst its banks early in the New Year. Fortunately our floodgate did the trick and we survived unflooded, but as you can see in the picture taken through our shop-windows, others were not so fortunate!
Pancake Day Thriller!
Our very own Jess Goldsmith took part in the race in Bradford on Avon January 13th. She finished third overall and was the fastest female! It was very wet and cold, and it was tricky to flip the pancake as it kept getting stuck to the pan due to the rain. Nevertheless a good time […]
A New Face in Our Bath office
Sarah Pegler joined the company in 2023 having had a long career in the teaching industry. Sarah has a keen interest in the property market and interior design and has lived in Bath for numerous years. She enjoys playing tennis, horse riding and keeping up to date with friends.
Ride for Rach – 60 miles in 4.5 hours!
Phil organised Ride for Rach to raise much needed money for Macmillan, who helped his wife successfully through cancer and were brilliant. The plan was to join the London – Brighton ride, however there was a railway strike that day so they chose to do the ‘Windsor Ring’ instead. A good-if-exhausting time was had by […]
Sarah Gets Surprise Luxury Hamper
Sarah, the senior sales negotiator in our Bradford on Avon office, was sent a “thank you” luxury hamper from a vendor who really appreciated her selling their property recently. We encourage our vendors and purchasers to supply a Google review, and it’s always wonderful to receive a card of thanks. Feedback is always welcome!
Christmas 2020 Opening Hours
Cobb Farr Viewing Protocol
If any member of either the household being viewed, or the household undertaking a viewing is showing symptoms of coronavirus or is self-isolating, then a physical viewing should be delayed. • Cobb Farr encourage people to do their property searching online wherever possible. Initial viewings should be done virtually wherever this is possible and physical […]
Bath Estate Agents Cobb Farr: Reaction to Latest Guidance
Boris says we are still on level 4, I am not entirely sure which level we are meant to be on, but it does seem as if there is the sense of a GRADUAL return to some sort of normality, whatever that may be! As estate agents in Bath and Bradford on Avon we have […]
Covid-19 – A message from Phil
Below is a question and answer list based on the latest COVID-19 recommendations from the Government which you may find helpful. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to phone myself, or our office number and we will try to help. In the meantime, I should inform you that as from this […]
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We hosted a Macmillan coffee morning at our Bradford on Avon office all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on the 27th September 2019. We were delighted to have raised £136.80 Thank you to everyone that donated. If you’d like more information on our next coffee morning feel free to pop in or contact one of our friendly […]
30th Birthday Incentive terms and conditions
It’s our 30th anniversary! And to celebrate we are thrilled to be offering a £500 John Lewis & Partners gift card for clients that instruct us to sell their property after the 1st of September with exchange of contracts in 2019. Instruction has to take place after September 1st 2019 Exchange of contracts must take […]
Cobb Farr Win Bath Boules!
The annual Bath Boules tournament is a fantastic event organised over 3 days and took place from 14th to 16th June in Queens Square where food stalls and other fun activities line 2 sides of the closed square. 64 teams took part each day and CF took part on the Friday. The Cobb Farr Bath […]
Goodbye Monika
Monika joined the Bradford on Avon office of Cobb Farr over 3 years ago, bringing with her, a bubbly and friendly personality. Through hard work, learned colleagues and her own determination, Monika picked up the lettings side of the business, supported Jenny and Tina especially and became an invaluable member of the team, which is why […]
Bradford on Avon Pumpkin Trail
Our Bradford on Avon office, along with numerous other local businesses, is taking part in the annual ‘Pumpkin Trail’. Designed for the local children during half-term, it encourages them to be out and about finding the 22 pumpkins dotted around the town centre. Entry is free and forms can be downloaded here, must be handed […]
Kit Leaving
Kit Chapman joined Cobb Farr just over two years ago, having left King Edwards School. He started as a trainee negotiator, but very quickly developed into an integral part of the Cobb Farr team. His demeanor and charming personality, two of his greatest assets and many a time clients commented on this, which is a […]
Minerva’s Owls
Our Bradford on Avon Office along with other local business in Bradford on Avon has sponsored one of the Minerva’s Owls. The Owl has been named Frida Owlo and was created by ‘Artist Bunny’, who was inspired by the Mexican Artist and Political activist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) her use of vibrant colours and subtle symbolism was […]
KES Golf Open
The inaugural KES golf open was held yesterday at Cumberwell Golf club. Approximately 30 players of all ages enjoyed a beautiful day with an immaculate course. The open cup was won by Kit Chapman of Cobb Farr, who had a round of 85. His brother Barney made it a family affair, winning the ‘Nearest The […]
Bath Boules 2018
Cobb Farr entered the annual Bath Boules 2018 tournament with high hopes, having reached the semi-finals in 2017, but without talisman Phil Cobb around, who knew what was going to happen. We glided through the group stage, having played 7, won 6 and lost 1, after having to deal with some slightly questionable pistes. The going […]
Cobb Farr’s new website!
Philip Cobb is delighted to announce that the brand new website for Cobb Farr was launched this week. Designed by Boson in Bradford on Avon (who we can highly recommend), our new website brings a fresh and modern feel to Cobb Farr and has also been set up to be more user friendly. Philip said […]
Royal Wedding fever hits Bath
Cobb Farr is getting in the spirit of the Royal Wedding with our themed window. Congratulations to Harry & Meghan!
Philip Cobb meets Freddie Burns
Philip Cobb meets Freddie Burns whilst presenting a signed shirt to St Stephens Primary School. Cobb Farr continue to be proud sponsors of the school’s rugby team.
Happy Birthday Jenny
Wishing our wonderful lettings manager Jenny Draper a very Happy Birthday.
Norwood Dene drinks reception
Cobb Farr invite local businesses to an exclusive drinks reception at our development site Norwoode Dene. Guest where able to have a look round the apartments and chat to developers Ashford Homes.
Bath Old Edwardian’s win against Melksham Town
Congratulations to Bath Old Edwardian’s on their win against Melksham Town FC taking them to the semi-finals of the Bath Combination Cup against Stothert and Pitt! Bad luck to our Kit who suffered from a hamstring injury during the final 10mins, making that his last game of the season.
Spring has Sprung
Zoey the dog approves of our beautiful flowers arranged by our colleague Sarah as they match her warm Easter jumper!
11th Hour 4×4 take on the National Finals
King Edwards School 11th Hour 4×4 team are ready for the 4×4 in Schools UK National Finals at the British Motor Museum. Good Luck Team