On-site presence
A trusted person physically present at the residence for the agreed period.
Private Residence & Estate Presence
A trusted presence when you cannot be there.
I provide discreet, temporary on-site presence for private residences and estates - offering experienced, dependable cover when you or your regular household staff are away.
The Service
Continuity in your absence.
When you leave a home in someone else's hands, you need to know who is there and that they understand what is expected of them. I step into the existing routine, keep an eye on the things that matter and make sure you or your nominated contact know if something needs attention.
Residence oversight
Routine observation of the property, grounds and agreed household systems, with anything unusual reported promptly.
Access & coordination
Receiving authorised contractors, deliveries and service providers when required.
Clear escalation
Following agreed instructions and contacting the appropriate person when something requires attention.
When It Helps
Temporary cover. Continued presence.
Sometimes the people who usually keep an eye on a residence simply cannot be there. Private Presence provides continuity during those gaps, whether they are planned in advance or arise unexpectedly.
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Staff leave
Cover while household managers, domestic couples or other trusted staff take a well-earned break or are temporarily away.
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Principal absence
A trusted presence at home while you or your family are travelling and the residence would otherwise be unattended.
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Seasonal residences
A dependable presence between visits when a seasonal or secondary residence would otherwise be empty.
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Staffing transitions
Temporary continuity while new household staff are being recruited, during handovers or when there is an unexpected gap in cover.
Why Private Presence
Discreet. Dependable. Personal.
Private Presence is intentionally personal. The person you speak to before the assignment is the person who arrives at your residence and remains your point of contact throughout. Being trusted with someone's home carries a very different responsibility from simply turning up for a job.
Discretion
I treat your privacy, household routines and anything I learn while in your home with complete discretion.
Direct communication
You deal directly with me before, during and after the assignment, with updates provided in the way we have agreed.
Private residence experience
I have more than a decade of experience being entrusted with private homes and animals, including providing cover while regular household staff are away.
International availability
Based in Europe, with availability for suitable short-term assignments across Europe, the UK and internationally by arrangement.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by homeowners and house managers.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to receive generous feedback from homeowners and household professionals who have entrusted me with their residences across Europe, the UK and South Africa.
"Sarah's presence and competence allowed us to relax while we were away, knowing that anything our boss needed, or any issue at his home, would be taken care of efficiently and with care."
"She takes good care of my home with minimum fuss. I'd be very happy to recommend her to anyone."
"She is organized and calm, and I trust her 100%."
"She is dependable and trustworthy. I trust her like a family member (if not more)."
Excerpts from reviews following previous private-home assignments.
Enquiries
Discuss an upcoming requirement.
Every residence and assignment is different. Get in touch privately and tell me what you need, where the residence is and the dates you have in mind.
Make an Enquiry