Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Partner in Somerset
Since opening our first office in 2008, we have established ourselves as leading independent property agents across Somerset, delivering services of exceptional quality. Recognised by national press as one of the UK's best agents and multiple award winners for customer service, our success stems from an unwavering commitment to outstanding client care. Our services span residential and commercial property sales, lettings, rural estate management, and specialist auction services through our Mendip Auction Rooms.Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we combine traditional values with expert local knowledge, supported by a team of highly experienced professionals. Our charitable initiatives include free auction services for local causes and staff-led fundraising activities. With offices in Chew Magna, Wells, and Binegar, we provide tailored property solutions to private clients, investors, and local authorities across the West Country.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Lettings
Antique Auctions
Rural Estate Management
Probate Valuations
Land Development Advice
Property Auctions
Equestrian Property Services
Compulsory Purchase Claims
Planning Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Family business with 16 years' experience in Somerset property market
- Operate Mendip Auction Rooms with specialist antiques and property auctions
- RICS-regulated valuers and chartered surveyors ensure professional standards
- Award-winning customer service with local market expertise
- Charitable initiatives supporting community causes through auction services
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
What people say
Proactive and professional marketing service
Excellent service from beginning to end
Best auction house in the region
Helpful and knowledgeable staff
Achieved exceptional property prices
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales team combines local market expertise with comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve optimal property prices. We handle all aspects from valuation to completion, offering tailored advice and transparent communication throughout the selling process. Our RICS-regulated valuers ensure accurate pricing guidance to maximise client returns.
Antique Auctions
Mendip Auction Rooms provide specialist antiques and collectables auctions with professional valuations and consignment services. Our experienced team ensures transparent sales processes, offering free charity auctions and maintaining high standards across all auction events. We handle transportation, cataloguing, and marketing for consigned items.
Rural Estate Management
We offer comprehensive rural property services including farm business tenancies, compulsory purchase claims, and subsidy advice. Our chartered surveyors provide strategic land management solutions, planning consultancy, and expert witness services for agricultural and rural estates across the West Country.
Probate Valuations
RICS-registered valuers conduct probate assessments for inheritance tax purposes, including property and chattels. We provide formal RICS-compliant reports and market appraisals, with expertise in negotiating with HMRC to expedite probate processes and ensure accurate asset valuations for executors.
Commercial Lettings
Specialist commercial lettings service covering retail, industrial, and office spaces. We implement targeted marketing strategies, conduct tenant checks, and manage lease negotiations while ensuring compliance with Landlord and Tenant Act regulations. Our team provides ongoing property management support for commercial landlords.
People
Tom Killen
Auctioneer & Chartered Surveyor
Third-generation property professional with extensive auctioneering experience. Leads charity auctions and manages Mendip Auction Rooms operations. Combines traditional auction expertise with modern valuation techniques while maintaining family business values.
Thomas Killen
Founder
Established the first Killens office in Chew Magna in 2008. Built the business on principles of exceptional customer service and local market expertise. His legacy continues through the firm's commitment to traditional values combined with professional standards.
Questions
How do I get a property valuation?
Contact us directly to arrange a free valuation with one of our RICS-registered surveyors. We offer both market appraisals and formal RICS-compliant reports.
What types of auctions do you hold?
We conduct regular antiques and property auctions at our Mendip Auction Rooms, including specialist sales for collectables, rural assets, and commercial properties.
Do you handle rural property sales?
Yes, we specialise in rural estate management and sales, including farms, smallholdings, and equestrian properties across the West Country.
Can you assist with probate matters?
Our RICS-registered valuers provide probate valuations for inheritance tax purposes, supported by auction services for estate assets and property management solutions.
Are your valuations accepted by HMRC?
Yes, our formal RICS-compliant valuations meet HMRC requirements for probate purposes, with experienced negotiators handling any queries to expedite the process.
How do you market properties?
We use comprehensive marketing strategies including online platforms, local networks, and our Mendip Auction Rooms to maximise property exposure and achieve optimal prices.
Reviews (7)
Geoff Whiffen
Nov 07, 2021
Report
See my previous review, staff inefficient, promised to send details of auction my goods would be entered into, sent to nonexistent email address as we all know it would come up as undeliverable. No action taken to rectify this just a standard apology, they have failed to reply to further email. I can find no reference to some items I entered on the subsequent auction printout. No further communication except a cheque
Rtratt
Jun 23, 2021
Report
Staff are really friendly and helpful, e.g when collecting. The place feels well organised and I had a nice coffee there. Would be nice to have cake on offer in the caf though.
plenty of parking and easy to find.
plenty of parking and easy to find.
Mike Billington
Mar 22, 2021
Report
Regular monthly auctions with a wide variety of interesting goods. Good auctioneers and helpfull staff. Plenty of space to look around viewing days. Nice to have the choice to bid in person or online. On auction days there is also a cafe upstairs serving a good selection of drinks, cakes and snacks.
Darren Boddy
Oct 14, 2020
Report
Mendip auction rooms is a lovely place and the staff are all very nice and helpful. I enjoy going here do buy afew odd pieces that I like, and its reasonable at that. Nice place, staff and owners
Jennifer Marks
Jan 11, 2020
Report
The recent experience of Mendip Auction Rooms has been absolutely outstanding! I have dealt with a number of local auction rooms in the past and have been very disappointed with my experience. I cannot recommend Mendip Auction Rooms highly enough as the entire team, lead by Nicky Houston, have been professional, courteous and flexible at every interaction. Coming from a corporate service sector environment myself, I can safely say that they offer an award winning customer experience. Thank you to the Mendip Auction Rooms Team, utterly delighted with my experience!
Peter George
Dec 26, 2017
Report
Top auction house, good valuers always willing to help, the receptionist porters all deserve a mention as the Mendip auctions teem make this place what it is 'Welcoming' with good Saturday monthly sales and general Tuesday sales. Making Mendip auctions a destination place for all tastes and for all pockets. This could also be your south wests No1 auction house.
Steve Craggs
Sep 14, 2017
Report
When Annie (my wife) and I retired from teaching a couple of years ago we decided to keep the brains active by setting up a small antiques business (I blame 'Bargain Hunt'!). From the beginning the staff of the Mendip Auctions Rooms proved helpful, knowledgeable and understanding two out right novices. We have always felt welcome and, whether attending as buyers or sellers, have been treated with professionalism. Since the upgrading of the facilities and the introduction of a cafe we look forward the two monthly auctions with anticipation. Thank you all for your help and guidance.
