Diamond Mills & Co Estate Agents & Auctioneers

General information

Diamond Mills is an independent firm of Estate Agents, Valuers and Auctioneers with links to the town dating back over 100 years. The senior partner of the company is Nigel Papworth, FRICS, who has been an Estate Agent in Felixstowe for over 35 years.

Nigel Papworth's great grandfather Shuckforth Downing worked as an Estate Agent Auctioneer in the town in the 1880s, a tradition proudly remembered by the display in our offices of a poster bearing his name and promoting an auction at The Victoria Hall Sale Room being held on Wednesday 12th September...1888!

The original proprietors James Diamond and Godfrey Mills started trading on Hamilton Road, Felixstowe shortly after the Second World War taking over the firm from R J Girling which had been established in the town since 1908.

Today, the company is the longest established Estate Agency in Felixstowe and operates from a large prominent central premises at 117 Hamilton Road, which is Felixstowe's main shopping thoroughfare. Our further professional services include an R.I.C.S. (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Lettings & Property Management Department with the highly experienced Property Manager Jackie Storey heading the team Nick Papworth and Sarah Dixon. Additionally, our long established Saleroom is available to deal with Fine Art, Antiques, Collectables, Furniture and House Clearances.

We have a wealth of experience and local knowledge and can prepare a special individual marketing strategy for your property. Using the latest Estate Agency computer software gives us the ability to quickly contact applicants via email, texting, telephone calls and to pass on their feedback to our vendors immediately.

We believe that we go far beyond what is expected from an Estate Agent and make extra efforts to sell your property and see the transaction through to completion even if this involves out of hours time and effort. Our team of qualified professionals is one of the largest in the town, we are highly motivated and dedicated to providing an efficient and personal customer service.

The Residential Sales team of Diamond Mills boasting vast experience and vital local knowledge is led by the Senior Partner Nigel Papworth and consists of Charlie Papworth, Nick Papworth, Conor Driver and Sarah Mills. In the addition to the latest Estate Agent technology and presentation we provide internet advertising on Rightmove and many other leading property websites. Keeping up with the times and having a strong online presence is paramount to success in this modern day and age.

Nonetheless, we still believe in local marketing advertising with the well-known Felixstowe Town Crier magazine positioned proudly on the back page distributed to thousands of homes in Felixstowe and surrounding villages. As well as regularly featuring in the prestigious Suffolk Life and IP Resident magazines - published by the East Anglian Daily Times. Your property will probably be your most valuable asset in your lifetime. If you decide to sell, it is vital to instruct the agent who will achieve the best result.

We work closely with local mortgage advisors, so if you're looking to move home, simply re-mortgage to release funds or begin your journey on the property ladder and want the best deal - please do not hesitate to contact us!

We have clear advantages to fulfil your wishes. For further details of our professional property services including valuations, high quality brochures, floor plans, energy performance certificates please call our office on 01394-282281 or call in and see us at our large central premises at 117 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe IP11 7BL.

Come on in and see us, we will be delighted to welcome you.