A new manager with a passion for running and amateur dramatics has joined a Holt estate agents.

Mason Burrell, who is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents, has taken over as manager of Arnolds Keys in Holt.

Mr Burrell, who joined the firm in 2005 and has 24 years experience in the Norfolk property market, is also a keen amateur actor, and employs his acting skills at The Garage, the Norwich arts studio affiliated to the city's Theatre Royal.

He is also a keen runner, having completed The Great North Run and the Norwich Half Marathon.

Commenting on his appointment to the Holt branch, he said, 'I am really excited to be coming to north Norfolk, and to Holt in particular. The property market in this part of the county is very interesting, with a wide mix of housing types. I am interested in helping local people find the right homes, as well as attracting buyers from further afield to this lovely part of the country.'