Our Story

Richard established Stonefield in 2008 and quickly made an impact in the Ayrshire property market. Working tirelessly to grow the business, develop the brand and build a first-class team of people, through this he created the most successful agency in Ayrshire.

He has also worked in the real estate sector in Europe and In 2017 he founded another successful property business based in London. Operating in the prime property space, dealing in the most exclusive OFF-MARKET residential and commercial real estate in the capital. He has industry leading experience and an unrivalled understanding of the residential market.

With over 25 years’ experience of the Scottish property market, Khyla worked as a Negotiator then Branch Manager with Slater Hogg, before moving to Clyde Property. She also managed to fit in a few years in warmer climes, working for prominent real estate agents Manor Park Luxury Properties in the Algarve.

Khyla is an absolute believer in first class customer service, her enthusiasm for property and customer care led to her forming Stonefield with husband Richard.

James joined the Stonefield family in 2021 as area director, working alongside Richard and the team in the vibrant Ayrshire property market. James came to us having gained massive experience whilst working for another local estate agency business for almost a decade.

He started his career in property in his early 20’s after his professional football career ended abruptly due to injury. He played over 50 games for Hamilton Academicals and won the Scottish First division championship at age 18! also playing against Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox and Parkhead on several occasions.

A key part to James’s success in estate agency is his work ethic and dedication to make sure each and every sale is handled as smoothly as possible. His passion for property started from a very young age having grown up in a family with its own successful building company.

Marie developed her career in media sales, specialising in property advertising, before entering the world of estate agency in 2006. Starting out as a Receptionist with Clyde Property, her wider abilities were soon recognised and she progressed to Negotiator and Office Manager. Over the years, Marie has gained a wealth of experience in selling properties and the many skills required through a very challenging market.

Devoted to providing the highest level of service tailored to suit each individual and their needs, Marie loves the enormous feeling of satisfaction in achieving the best outcome for a client and helping them to move on to their new home.

Nicola marketed her property with us in 2018 and shortly afterwards joined the Stonefield team. Marketing her own property with Stonefield has given her a thorough understanding of the sales process and the needs of our clients.

Nicola’s outgoing and caring personality is apparent with everyone she meets. She has developed her skills over the years to become a first-class negotiator always aiming to achieve maximum sale price for her clients and make the process of buying and selling as painless as possible.

Having previously worked as a buyer within the construction industry, Vikki’s interest in property drew her to Stonefield where she has quickly made herself at home since joining us in 2019.

A real enthusiast for first class marketing and presentation, Vikki loves creating cutting edge advertising campaigns for our properties utilising the very latest techniques in social media and the web to reach the largest possible market. She is friendly and outgoing and loves helping our clients achieve their house goals.

With a background in sales, Carol-Anne has worked with some of the best-known names in Ayrshire business. An accomplished relationship builder, she takes personal interest in ensuring customer requirements are not only met but exceeded.

Joining Clyde Property was Carol-Anne’s first venture into the property sector and she’s never looked back! Her favourite part of the job is partnering clients throughout the selling or buying process. You’ll always find her bright and willing to help, even on a Monday morning.

Brooke joined us in 2021. She immediately showed her admirable work ethic, enthusiasm and energy to become an integral part of the Stonefield team.

Brooke has a vibrant personality and demonstrates a willingness to work hard every day which has made her a huge hit with our clients. Her bubbly character and organised nature helps Brooke build excellent relationships and she personifies going the extra mile.

Chloe recently joined Stonefield having completed her degree in Politics and Social Policy and has quickly made herself at home within the team. Chloe is the first person you’ll see upon visiting the Stonefield office. Having spent nine years in customer service, she really enjoys engaging with people and providing first class customer service.

Issy joined us having had a flourishing career in sales and customer service. She is extremely charismatic and engaging, understands client’s needs and always takes time to listen. In the 90’s she spent 12 years successfully developing property. This helped develop a thorough understanding of buying and selling residential property, giving Issy invaluable experience and knowledge to pass on to her clients.

‘Nic’ got started in the property business when Richard and Khyla responded to her request for work experience in 2013. She took to it instantly, showing superb initiative and a natural instinct for customer care.

A real team player, Nic demonstrates her love for her job on a daily basis, always going the extra mile to make sure customers receive the best service possible. She has a healthy obsession for attention to detail and makes sure that behind the scenes everything runs smoothly.

Jim worked for 40 years in sales, before joining the Stonefield team in 2017. For the last 15 years he specialised in the construction and home improvement industry, so he’s full of ideas on how a property can be developed to its full potential.

For Jim the best part of the job is interacting with clients and he’s only too happy to share his knowledge and experience in discussing plans and opportunities for their new homes.

John joined Stonefield having previously spent 30 years working within a Customer Services environment in the Scottish Water industry. Dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of customer service John specifically worked developing Customer Service Policies and headed Customer Relations within Scottish Water.

Pat’s career in the property industry has spanned over 40 years. From Estate Agency to New Build sales Pat has acquired an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of property buying and selling. Her dedication to providing excellent customer service is evident in her enthusiasm and success in the property world

Kevin has had a passion for property for as long as he can remember, and alongside a career in Financial Services he built up his own investment portfolio. He also recently designed and managed a full redevelopment of his own home, which he says was exciting, and very rewarding.

Mary worked as a member of the marketing team at South Ayrshire Council and was involved in many successful campaigns for SAC, forming solid working relationships with external agencies and local press.

Mary joined the Stonefield team in February 2018. Enjoying a keen interest in property, with a natural friendliness, along with the ability to see the potential of properties, Mary enthusiastically shares ideas with prospective buyers.