Staff
Patricia Christophers
Director
Joined Christophers 2002
I am one of the original team at Christophers. My husband and I first started Christophers in Mullion in 2002, then expanded to Helston and Porthleven.
I have had the pleasure over the last 23years of helping many people sell and buy homes.
I have lived in Helston for more than 40 years, which is where both of our children were born. Being an Helstonian, I am proud to say that I have been lucky enough to have been in the leading set of the Mid Day dance on Flora Day when I designed and made my own dress.
I am lucky to live in such a beautiful part of Cornwall. In my spare time, I enjoy painting the coastal scenery and swimming in the sea, gardening and cooking desserts.
Alan and I have been very lucky to have worked alongside many dedicated, professional, and genuinely kind colleagues at Christophers Estate Agents over the years.
Ian Jones
Manager
Joined Christophers 2011
I have lived and worked in Helston for most of my life and was educated locally. I am married to Louise and have two children. I joined Christophers in 2011 having worked for another local Cornish Company for 26 years in various sales environments. In this time I have amassed a wealth of knowledge which I now bring to the Christophers name.
I like the outdoors whether it being walking, cycling or enjoying all that our beautiful County offers. I am a licenced FA coach and run a youth football team at Helston AFC. I am a big sports fan especially supporting the glorious Manchester United, which I hope will not deter any prospective clients!
I am very enthusiastic, with an attention to detail and pride myself on delivering the highest standards of customer service.
Tom Bassett
Manager
Joined Christophers 2011
I joined Christophers Estate Agents after returning to Cornwall from University. I grew up in Porthleven and attended Porthleven and Helston School where I had the honour of being Head Boy. I have always had an interest in property and am passionate about the area in which I live.
Outside of estate agency my main love is music and have played for many local Brass Bands as well as School and County Ensembles. In 2006 I went to Birmingham Conservatoire to study musical composition where I achieved a first class honours degree. In 2010 I continued my studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London where I was awarded a Masters degree in Music. My music has been performed at various venues across the country including Symphony Hall, Birmingham, the Wigmore Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Paul Beevers
Negotiator
Joined Christophers 2019
I have been involved in the property market for many years and joined Christophers in November 2019. As a qualified solicitor I am able to provide our clients with advice on the legal aspects of property transactions. I enjoy most sports and am a keen follower of Liverpool FC. During my spare time I enjoy running, cycling and treks in the country with my family.
Helen Retallack
Negotiator
Joined Christophers 2024
I was born in Helston and moved to Porthleven as a young child where I spent a very happy childhood attending Porthleven Primary School and then Helston Community College. Originally wishing to become a primary school teacher, after failing to organise my work experience week in good time I took an available placement week at Jose Collins Estate Agents and found a career that I absolutely love. Starting work immediately after my A Levels in Helston during the late 1990's, I have worked for several successful local agents over the years meeting lots of lovely clients along the way and amassing a good amount of experience. I now specialise in property valuations, land and new builds and feel very lucky to work in such a beautiful part of the world and to visit a fantastic variety of properties on a daily basis.
I live in Helston with my husband and two children and, of course, look forward to Flora Day each year, it's an extra special day for us as it's how my husband and I met when I stood in for a friend when she was pregnant and danced with him in the morning and evening dance. We now enjoy dancing together in the midday.
Outside of work I love spending time with my family and in particular exploring lovely walks with our dog, Darcy. When at home I love to cook and bake and when the opportunity arises enjoy travelling abroad.
I'm thrilled to be a part of the team at Christophers and look forward to continuing to meet new clients helping with property needs in any way I can.
Nicola Notley
Negotiator
Joined Christophers 2024
I began my career in estate agency in 2017 and quickly discovered a passion for the fast paced ever changing nature of the industry. In 2019 I made the move back to Cornwall where I've since had the pleasure of helping people find their perfect homes in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.
Over the years, I've gained invaluable experience working for two other local estate agencies allowing me to build a strong foundation of knowledge. My background has given me a deep understanding of the local market and I pride myself on offering honest advice, clear communication and a genuinely personal service to every client.
Outside of work I'm kept busy by my husband and two lively children. We love spending time outdoors and enjoying all that Cornwall has to offer.
Bruce Taylor
Negotiator
Joined Christophers 2021
I have lived in Helston and the surrounding area for most of my life and have worked mainly in sales and marketing for both national corporates and local companies. During my working career I have spent many years involved in the property market and this began in the 1980’s when I worked for Jose Collins, a very successful local Estate Agent - so it is now a great pleasure to be involved with Christophers, another very successful and highly regarded local Estate Agent.
Outside of work, I have a number of interests which include football plus sport in general, along with a wide variety of musical interests based primarily around brass bands and male voice choirs. I have organised a number of charity concerts at the Hall for Cornwall, many of which I have compered and I enjoy supporting a wide range of local organisations and charities by offering my services to compere various concerts and events. I also enjoy spending as much time as possible with my wife and family which includes three wonderful granddaughters.
Jess Thomas
Negotiator
Joined Christophers 2025
I am a busy mum who returned to the work place with a fresh perspective and a strong appreciation for home, community and the countryside. I was born into a local farming family and married into another one. I enjoy a quiet, simple life and spend much of my free time walking or running along the coast path and helping on our family farm. I genuinely enjoy helping people and since I have arrived at Christophers I have taken great satisfaction in matching buyers to their dream homes. A real privilege.
Joyce Picot
Viewing Assistant
Joined Christophers 2018
I was born in Pershore, but grew up in Cornwall, specifically in Porthleven. My family and I later moved to Oxfordshire, where I completed my O-levels and pursued further education at secretarial college. I spent 45 years in Oxfordshire, during which time I got married and had two amazing boys. I maintained a strong connection to Cornwall often returning especially for Helston Flora Day, which I was lucky enough to take part in on 3 occasions.
Finally, in 2018, I returned to Porthleven and started working for Christophers estate agents soon after. I now enjoy spending time gardening, going for coastal walks, listening to live music and of course helping people find their dream homes...
Alan Christophers
Director
Joined Christophers 2002
I was born in Helston and at the age of two moved to Newlyn. I returned to Helston just after I failed my eleven-plus and attended secondary school there. I started in estate agency in 1977 and trained to be a surveyor.
I was one of the original team at Christophers alongside my wife Patricia , Garry and Sheila without whose support and help the company would not have started.
I have two children and I am fortunate to combine my two main hobbies of sport and photograpy with my pictures of Helston teams appearing form time to time in the local press. I have followed Manchester United since 1966 but was connected to them from birth having been named after Duncan Edwards who had shortly before lost his life in the Munich air crash. In my younger years I played cricket and football for Helston. I enjoy listening to music particularly The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon and Coldplay.
I am very lucky to have worked alongside so many dedicated, professional, successful and genuinely nice colleagues in my time with Christophers Estate Agents.
