Connells-owned John D Wood & Co has appointed Naomi Hazell as country house lettings manager, covering the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire region. 

Hazell has over a decade of experience in residential lettings across the Oxfordshire market. She was a Savills lettings negotiator in Oxford, before joining Penny & Sinclair, where she spent nearly four years progressing from senior negotiator to lettings manager. Most recently she worked at Carter Jonas.

The John D Wood department was launched in response to a 68% rise in buyers moving out of London during 2020. 

She says: “I’m delighted to be joining the Country House team at John D Wood & Co. and returning to the luxury end of the market in an area I’ve called home for most of my life. Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds have a wealth of exceptional properties, and I’m excited to build our brand presence here, work closely with the local community, and contribute to the wider growth of our country lettings network.”

And Joanna Wilson, regional director at John D Wood & Co., adds: “Naomi is a fantastic addition to our team and brings with her the local insight, energy, and ambition we were looking for. She’s the missing piece of the puzzle as we continue to strengthen our offering across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. We’re thrilled to have her on board.”