IN THESE difficult times for the property market, it is refreshing to hear some good news for a change. This comes in the form of a house sale that has actually made a profit in practically the first year of its life.

The latest property to be re-sold at The Pines, Blakey Lane, Sowerby, near Thirsk, has just gone through at £5,000 over the price paid for it in December 2007.

Jane English, sales and marketing manager for the developer, Quicksilver Homes, said: We are delighted to hear that the property has increased in value over the last 12 months when the reported national decrease in prices has been 15% in the same period.

“It just goes to show that quality houses in select locations are holding their value and buyers can be confident in their investment.”

The Pines is a select development of just 12 properties on the fringe of the picturesque village. The few remaining properties still for sale include threebedroom townhouses and a five-bedroom detached family home.

Prices start at £225,000 for the three-bedroom, three-storey town houses and £440,000 for the detached property which are still for sale.

The houses all have the Lex Com Home Network system, wired into them as they are being constructed, which allows streaming of iPod, digital TV or internet into any room.

The detached house has an entrance hall, study, lounge with patio doors to the rear garden, a large kitchen with black and cream high-gloss units and granite worktops, and a dining area.

There is a separate cloakroom off the hallway and the staircase leads from the hall to the first floor, where there are four bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, and a house bathroom.

On the second floor is a master bedroom, featuring a four-poster bed in the centre of the room, and an en-suite bathroom featuring a free-standing bath.

The rear landscaped garden includes a patio area, while to the side of the house is a single semidetached garage and driveway.

There is a small garden to the front.

This property will be sold with carpets, curtains, light fittings, upgraded tiling and landscaped gardens.

The town houses have three bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, fitted kitchen with appliances and a downstairs cloakroom.

Outside is a lawned garden and a parking space.

The properties will be open to view on Saturday between 11am and 3pm.

Further details, another appointment to view the properties, or a brochure can be obtained from Quicksilver Homes by telephoning 01904 692322 or visiting www.quicksilverhomes.

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