Property · Design · Brand

Yvonne
Gray

Director, Cheyne Aston · London

Optimising property values and growing returns for owners, developers and investors — through design, strategy and over four decades of expertise.

Cheyne Aston property — stone exterior with shuttered windows
Yvonne Gray, Director at Cheyne Aston
22+ Years at Cheyne Aston

About

Property Investment
& Development

"With a background of high end Residential Conversions and Luxury Boutique Hotels, we source and invest in Property to which we add significant Value."

We refurbish, design and align property to a quality specification, to either sell on or hold for yield — and offer lucrative partnership opportunities and Double Returns for investors who want to share the rewards.

We also seek to acquire established businesses in the Lettings, Hotel and Serviced Accommodation industries, using our 30+ years of property and business experience to turn them into highly profitable ventures.

Whether you're a developer, homeowner, investor, or landlord, we offer a complete package to uplift property values — combining enhancements, positioning and marketing to present finished units with increased appeal, quicker sales and higher values.

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30+ Years of property & business experience
500+ Professional connections
39+ Years in design & lifestyle
Elegant neutral interior design — indicative of Cheyne Aston's approach

What We Offer

Services & Expertise

01

Property Investment & Development

We source, invest and add significant value to residential and commercial property — with partnership and Double Returns opportunities for investors.

02

Business Acquisitions

Acquiring established businesses in Lettings, Hotels and Serviced Accommodation, transforming them into highly profitable ventures.

03

Property Design & Direction

A complete design specification package for developers, homeowners and investors — from build through to staging — maximising appeal and market value.

04

Relocations & Lettings

Home-from-home luxury accommodation with attentive management for those relocating for work or study, near transport links and business hubs across the UK.

05

Private Landlord Leasing

Turning empty or underperforming properties into hassle-free long-term lets with reliable rent, maintenance contribution, and full tenant find and management.

06

Property Coaching & Mentoring

Guidance, hand-holding and accountability for business owners at any stage — helping you make things happen in your property ventures.

Background

Experience

Cheyne Aston Oct 2003 – Present · 22 yrs

Director

Property sourcing, investments, refurbishment and project management. Leading design teams on high-end residential conversions and boutique hospitality projects across London.

Property Development Design Leadership Contract Negotiation Project Management Branding
Opulen Living Jul 1986 – Present · 39 yrs

Design Director

Property, home and lifestyle design. Furniture and antiques procurement, interior styling and photographic staging across residential and commercial projects throughout the UK.

Interior Design Photographic Styling Antiques Procurement
Synergy Seminars UK Dec 1978 – Jan 2009 · 30 yrs

Principal

Life planning, personal branding and corporate workshops for individuals and executives across London, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire — improving personal image and positioning for greater effectiveness.

Personal Branding Corporate Training Life Planning
Yvonne Gray International Jan 1978 – 2009 · 31 yrs

Director & Founder

Founded and directed an internationally acclaimed niche skincare and colour cosmetics brand — from design and manufacture through to private label and global distribution.

Brand Founding Product Design International Trade

Credentials

Skills & Education

  • Design Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Corporate & Personal Branding
  • Property Development & Investment
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Professional Photography & Styling
  • Furniture & Antiques Procurement
  • Relocation & Landlord Management

Institute of Directors (IoD)

Finance & Financial Management Services

Henley Business School

Business Management Studies

Get In Touch

Let's Talk About Your Property

Contact us to receive a Media Pack with case studies and financial reports over a Zoom call — and discover how we can help you maximise the success of your property projects.

Yvonne Gray · Director, Cheyne Aston Ltd · team@cheyne-aston.com