Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Agents in the Lake District & North Lancashire
Established in 1993 by local property experts David Benjamin and Peter Matthews, Matthews Benjamin Estate Agents has built a reputation as a trusted, family-run business serving the Lake District and North Lancashire. With offices in Windermere, Ambleside, and Lancaster, we specialise in residential and commercial property sales, lettings, and valuations, combining deep local knowledge with professional expertise. Our team's commitment to transparency, communication, and client care ensures a seamless experience for vendors, buyers, landlords, and tenants.In 2006, partner Andrew Kneale expanded our network, introducing the Fine & Country brand to cater to premium properties. As members of ARLA Propertymark and The Property Ombudsman, we uphold the highest industry standards while delivering bespoke solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our 25-year anniversary in 2018 marked further expansion into property management, reinforcing our position as a comprehensive real estate partner in one of the UK's most sought-after regions.
Services
Property Sales
Lettings
Valuations
Auctions
Commercial Sales
Development Schemes
Mortgage Advice
Tenant Services
Land Sales
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of local property market expertise in the Lake District and North Lancashire
- Dual branding with Fine & Country for premium property specialisation
- ARLA Propertymark membership ensuring professional letting standards
- Bespoke marketing strategies tailored to unique property requirements
- Comprehensive service covering sales, lettings, valuations, and development schemes
Associations and certifications
- ARLA Propertymark
- The Property Ombudsman
What people say
Excellent service
Prompt communication
Local market knowledge
Stress-free process
Professional team
Services
Property Sales
We specialise in residential and commercial property sales across the Lake District and North Lancashire. Our team combines local market expertise with targeted marketing strategies to achieve optimal prices. With offices in Windermere, Ambleside, and Lancaster, we connect buyers and sellers through transparent, efficient transactions.
Lettings
Our ARLA Propertymark-accredited lettings service offers comprehensive management for landlords and tenants. We conduct thorough tenant checks, ensure deposit protection through TDS, and provide ongoing support. Our local knowledge helps match properties with suitable tenants across the region.
Valuations
Professional valuation services cover residential and commercial properties for sales, inheritance tax, and capital gains purposes. Our certified valuers leverage decades of regional experience to provide accurate market assessments and strategic pricing advice.
Auction Services
We conduct property auctions for diverse assets including land, commercial units, and residential properties. Our local expertise attracts qualified buyers while offering pre-auction advice to maximise returns for sellers across the South Lakes region.
Commercial Sales
Specialist commercial property services cover retail units, offices, hotels, and investment properties. Our team provides market analysis, targeted marketing, and transaction support tailored to business property requirements in North Lancashire and the Lake District.
People
David Benjamin
Co-Founder
Co-founded Matthews Benjamin in 1993 with Peter Matthews, bringing decades of local property expertise to the Lake District market.
Peter Matthews
Co-Founder
Established the business in 1993 alongside David Benjamin, leveraging extensive regional knowledge to build the agency's reputation.
Andrew Kneale
Partner
Joined the company in 2006 as partner, expanding operations through the introduction of Fine & Country for premium property specialisation.
Questions
What areas do Matthews Benjamin cover?
We operate across the Lake District, North Lancashire, South Lakes, and Lune Valley regions from offices in Windermere, Ambleside, and Lancaster.
Are your lettings services regulated?
Yes, we're ARLA Propertymark members with deposits protected through the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).
How do you market property sales?
We use targeted marketing strategies combining digital platforms with local knowledge to maximise property exposure.
Can you help with commercial property sales?
Yes, our specialist team handles commercial sales including retail units, offices, hotels, and investment properties.
What valuation services do you offer?
We provide professional valuations for sales, inheritance tax, capital gains, and purchase purposes across residential and commercial properties.
Do you offer mortgage advice?
Yes, through our approved partner Key Mortgage Advice in Garstang, available to assist with residential and commercial mortgage needs.
Reviews (5)
Stuart Freeman
Jul 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I bought a property through Matthews Benjamin. They couldn't have been more helpful. If there was any questions or queries the team were always really quick to respond. They were brilliant all the way through. Many thanks to all the team especially Sophie.
I bought a property through Matthews Benjamin. They couldn't have been more helpful. If there was any questions or queries the team were always really quick to respond. They were brilliant all the way through. Many thanks to all the team especially Sophie.
Michael Burrow
Jul 04, 2021
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Great team. Very friendly and professional and nothing ever seems too much trouble. Very focussed on fulfilling the needs of their clients - great service from every member of the team. We have been very pleased with them and would highly recommend them.
K. G.
Jun 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
From start to finish the service was exceptional , made the whole process easy and stress free . Staff are excellent and I would highly recommend .
From start to finish the service was exceptional , made the whole process easy and stress free . Staff are excellent and I would highly recommend .
Rosie Wildon
Apr 17, 2021
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To begin with very pleased with the marketing of our property, photos & video showed in the very best light. The staff dealing with our sale, in particular Sophie couldnt have been more professional and responsive to any queries we had. When initial sale fell through at the last minute the team were very supportive and quick to remarket the property resulting in another sale. Highly recommend this agency.
Angela Sefton
Jan 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Highly professional service from start to finish with regular communications. Would highly recommend and will use again should we ever sell another property.
Highly professional service from start to finish with regular communications. Would highly recommend and will use again should we ever sell another property.
