News & Press
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: January 2009 THE PINES AT SOWERBY DEFIES THE PROPERTY MARKET SLUMP!
In these well publicised difficult times in 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 newly developed site, The Pines on Blakey Lane in Sowerby, has just gone through at £5,000 over the price paid for it back in December 2007!
Jane English, Sales & 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. There are a few remaining properties still available for sale by way of 3 bedroom townhouses and a 5 bedroom detached family home. Prices now start at £225,000 for the 3 bedroom, three storey town houses and £440,000 for the detached property which are still for sale on the development.
The village of Sowerby is an attractive picturesque village on the outskirts of Thirsk and offers many local facilities including the renowned Oswald’s restaurant. Situated within easy access to the A19, A168 and A1, this makes it an ideal location for the commuter who may work in the Northeast, York or further afield.
The properties will be open to view on Saturday between 11.00 am and 3.00pm. Further details, another appointment to view the properties, or simply a brochure can be obtained from Quicksilver Homes by telephoning 01904 692322 or visiting the website at www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: September 2008 EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY IS OBVIOUS TO ALL VISITORS AT THE OPEN WEEKEND
York developers, Quicksilver Homes’ latest new Show Home at Cedar Grange in Ripon stunned all visitors who attended the open weekend on 6th & 7th September! Without exception everyone commented about the outstanding finish, styling and craftsmanship which was on view for all to see both inside and outside this beautiful property which stands proudly at the entrance to this elite development of just 5 detached family homes, tucked away in a secluded location to the rear of the South Lodge Hotel on the Harrogate Road in Ripon.
Due for completion in late Autumn of this year, these 5 properties are now for sale and buyers can have an input into their brand new home by reserving in good time before they are complete, thus giving them the chance for them to make personal choices on the finish of the interior. Quicksilver Homes pride themselves on traditional craftsmanship and the use of high quality materials and attention to detail is of prime importance. With the use of bespoke timber double glazed windows, cast iron rainwater goods, traditional floorboards to the upper floors and the use of the best in integrated technology, this shows in the finished product and makes their properties stand out from the rest.
Jane English, Sales & Marketing manager for Quicksilver Homes said “I was not at all surprised that we received so many fantastic compliments on the quality of the Show House over the weekend. It was exceptionally good in the finish and design and this was obviously very evident to all who viewed. We will continue to be opening the Show House every weekend from now on between 11.00am and 4.00pm which will give even more people the opportunity to see the high quality and hopefully make a reservation!”
The new Show House is one of the two 4 bedroom detached houses and has been tastefully furnished and decorated in soft shades of cream and taupe, mushroom, lavender and green. Ranging from three to six bedrooms, each property will include a bespoke designer kitchen with granite worktops, individually designed by Johnson & Johnson to include the latest in appliances and fittings. Here, buyers can have a choice of style, colour and layout. Underfloor heating will be an added luxury throughout all the houses and each one will feature a hand crafted oak staircase, oak engineered doors, and the bespoke timber double glazed windows. Featuring extremely high specification throughout, these homes include the iPort in wall music system which has been built into the property whilst under construction. This is the world’s first in-wall music system for the iPod, freeing residents from the constraints of headphones and allows everyone to share music.
The five houses consist of one three bedroom house, two four bedroom ones, a five bedroom and a six bedroom family home and prices will range from £325,000 to £695,000. Each property has well planned accommodation and takes into account both family life and entertaining, and is set in a good sized plot with more than adequate garden space, which these days is unusual for new build properties. All but the three bedroom house have a utility room, which is a necessity these days with people leading such busy lives. Some have the benefit of the already mature trees which add to the unique setting, whilst others will have retained the original brick walling marking the southern and eastern boundaries of the site. When complete, the gardens will also benefit from a full landscaping scheme which has been individually designed for each house and is included as part of the specification. All properties have a double garage and come with a 10 year NHBC guarantee.
For a brochure or to find out more details about Cedar Grange please contact the Sales and Marketing department at Quicksilver Homes on 01904 692322 or email jenglish@quicksilverhomes.co.uk or visit our website www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk or better still visit the Show Home at the weekend and see for yourself.
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY IS OBVIOUS TO ALL VISITORS AT THE OPEN WEEKEND
York developers, Quicksilver Homes’ latest new Show Home at Cedar Grange in Ripon stunned all visitors who attended the open weekend on 6th & 7th September! Without exception everyone commented about the outstanding finish, styling and craftsmanship which was on view for all to see both inside and outside this beautiful property which stands proudly at the entrance to this elite development of just 5 detached family homes, tucked away in a secluded location to the rear of the South Lodge Hotel on the Harrogate Road in Ripon.
Due for completion in late Autumn of this year, these 5 properties are now for sale and buyers can have an input into their brand new home by reserving in good time before they are complete, thus giving them the chance for them to make personal choices on the finish of the interior. Quicksilver Homes pride themselves on traditional craftsmanship and the use of high quality materials and attention to detail is of prime importance. With the use of bespoke timber double glazed windows, cast iron rainwater goods, traditional floorboards to the upper floors and the use of the best in integrated technology, this shows in the finished product and makes their properties stand out from the rest.
Jane English, Sales & Marketing manager for Quicksilver Homes said “I was not at all surprised that we received so many fantastic compliments on the quality of the Show House over the weekend. It was exceptionally good in the finish and design and this was obviously very evident to all who viewed. We will continue to be opening the Show House every weekend from now on between 11.00am and 4.00pm which will give even more people the opportunity to see the high quality and hopefully make a reservation!”
The new Show House is one of the two 4 bedroom detached houses and has been tastefully furnished and decorated in soft shades of cream and taupe, mushroom, lavender and green. Ranging from three to six bedrooms, each property will include a bespoke designer kitchen with granite worktops, individually designed by Johnson & Johnson to include the latest in appliances and fittings. Here, buyers can have a choice of style, colour and layout. Underfloor heating will be an added luxury throughout all the houses and each one will feature a hand crafted oak staircase, oak engineered doors, and the bespoke timber double glazed windows. Featuring extremely high specification throughout, these homes include the iPort in wall music system which has been built into the property whilst under construction. This is the world’s first in-wall music system for the iPod, freeing residents from the constraints of headphones and allows everyone to share music.
The five houses consist of one three bedroom house, two four bedroom ones, a five bedroom and a six bedroom family home and prices will range from £325,000 to £695,000. Each property has well planned accommodation and takes into account both family life and entertaining, and is set in a good sized plot with more than adequate garden space, which these days is unusual for new build properties. All but the three bedroom house have a utility room, which is a necessity these days with people leading such busy lives. Some have the benefit of the already mature trees which add to the unique setting, whilst others will have retained the original brick walling marking the southern and eastern boundaries of the site. When complete, the gardens will also benefit from a full landscaping scheme which has been individually designed for each house and is included as part of the specification. All properties have a double garage and come with a 10 year NHBC guarantee.
For a brochure or to find out more details about Cedar Grange please contact the Sales and Marketing department at Quicksilver Homes on 01904 692322 or email jenglish@quicksilverhomes.co.uk or visit our website www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk or better still visit the Show Home at the weekend and see for yourself.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: July 2008
CALLING ALL KEY WORKERS AND FIRST TIME BUYERS!
York based company, Quicksilver Homes have a solution to the difficulty the key workers and first time buyers are experiencing getting a first step onto the housing ladder. ‘Ownhome’ is a scheme designed to help people who can't afford to buy a suitable home. It is available for key workers, first time buyers and people who are renting social housing (or in priority need on a social housing list) and if their total household income is less than £60,000 per year.
Tailored specifically to the new apartments at Denaby Court at Denaby Main on the outskirts of Consibrough, Ownhome is provided by a partnership between Places for People and The Co-operative Bank. It is part-funded by the government, and is designed to help people who cannot currently afford to purchase suitable accommodation, and to make their first step onto the property ladder.
How does it work? Well, Places for People could lend you between 20 and 40% of the value of your new home - with no interest payments for the first five years. The Co-operative Bank could then offer you a choice of repayment mortgages from their award winning range on the remainder.
Jane English, Sales Manager for Quicksilver Homes said, “this is a great opportunity for people who are just starting off or cannot afford a property which they really want, simply because they don’t qualify for borrowing enough on a mortgage. For example - this means that if you only qualify for a mortgage of £72,000, you could buy a property worth up to £120,000 which would get you one of the superb 2 bedroom apartments at Denaby Court.
One of these is dressed as a beautiful show apartment and is open to view every Saturday & Sunday from 11.00am until 4.00pm. Please visit, have a look around and find out more details about the Ownhome Scheme, visit our website www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk or telephone Jane English on 01904 692322 for further information.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: July 2008
DEPOSIT BONUS FOR BUYERS AT DENABY COURT
Potential buyers of property at Denaby Court, the new development from Quicksilver Homes in Dearne Valley, South Yorkshire can benefit from using a new financial product. Designed to provide increased financial flexibility, the Exchange Bond® replaces the cash deposit normally required when buying property off-plan.
As an alternative to the cash deposit, the Exchange Bond® allows buyers an all important few months – or even years – to save for the full, or part of, the deposit between exchange and completion, while enabling them to commit to their dream home. The remainder of the purchase price then becomes payable at completion.
Jane English, Sales and Marketing Manager of Quicksilver Homes, is among the first in the Yorkshire property community to recognise the potential of the Exchange Bond® for the company’s clients.
Jane explains:
“The Exchange Bond® is an attractive and innovative product. It offers much-needed protection in this uncertain market and has enabled us to offer potential buyers at our Denaby Court development their dream home without the burden of having to provide a substantial cash deposit.”
Frank Speight, joint CEO of Exchange Insurance Company - the company which developed and underwrites the Exchange Bond® - comments:
“The Exchange Bond® holds real benefits for anyone contemplating buying a new property – whether they intend to occupy the property themselves or buy it as an investment. It has been proven to be extremely effective both for property developers and for buyers looking for a safer purchase and we are delighted to be working with forward thinking developers such as Quicksilver Homes.”
Prices for the Denaby Court Development, in the historic town of Conisbrough, start from £118,995. Situated a short walk from the station, the 36 two-bedroom Nexus and Metro apartments feature Juliet balconies and are built to a high specification. Interior fittings include high-gloss contemporary kitchens and bathrooms with fully-tiled walls. For further information, please see www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: June 2008
SHOW HOME NUMBER THREE AT THE PINES IN SOWERBY, NEAR THIRSK
Following on from the speedy sale of the second show home on this development, Quicksilver Homes have now produced a third brand new show home at The Pines in Sowerby near Thirsk. This is a beautiful 5 bedroom detached family house, the only detached property left in this select group of traditional homes, which will now be available to view on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 11.00am and 4.00pm.
Jane English, Sales & Marketing Manager for Quicksilver Homes said, “ We are very proud of this property as it reflects the high quality and finish that we have built our reputation on. We are traditional builders and pride ourselves on using the best materials, such as cast iron guttering instead of plastic, traditional floorboards on the upper floors in place of chipboard, as can be found in many new builds at the moment. We also use bespoke custom made timber double glazed sash windows and doors which many people comment favourably on when they see them. Prospective buyers appreciate this attention to detail as it gives the properties that extra bit of something special and makes the houses stand out from the crowd”.
Being the third show home at The Pines, it has been creatively dressed to reflect the high standard of the accommodation and quality of the build. It has an entrance hall giving access to a study, a superb lounge with patio doors onto the rear garden, sumptuously decorated in cream, gold and aubergine, a large kitchen with contemporary oyster and black high gloss units and granite worktops linking to a good sized family dining area, stunningly decorated in red, oyster and black throughout. There is a separate cloakroom off the hallway and the staircase leads from the hall to the first floor where four bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, and a house bathroom can be found. The first bedroom is of generous size and has been designed with a ‘Jack & Jill’ en-suite which links this bedroom to bedroom 4, which would make either an ideal dressing room or a nursery. This bedroom has been furnished in shades of taupe, mushroom and black and the en-suite shower room features striking tiling. On the second floor is a magnificent master bedroom featuring a four poster bed in the centre of the room with hidden ‘his & hers’ wardrobe areas behind. The theme of this room is black and silver highlighted with shades of ‘Moroccan Velvet’ and cream turning this room into a luxurious boudoir which is complimented by a good sized en-suite bathroom featuring a contemporary free standing bath and is tiled in black and white ‘crocodile effect’ with a black and silver border. Underfloor heating throughout the property adds an extra touch of luxury.
Outside to the rear is a landscaped garden edged with mature trees and features an ample patio area for entertaining in the summer evenings or simply enjoying the midday sun. To the side of the house is a single semi-detached garage and driveway, and a small garden area to the front. This property will be sold with many extras including carpets, curtains and light fittings as well as upgraded tiling and a fully landscaped garden.
Prices now start at £225,000 for the three bedroom, three storey town houses which are still available on the development, and £440,000 for the detached property. These houses will also benefit from Quicksilver Homes’ ‘signature’ addition….the Lex Com Home Network system. Jane continued to point out, “This superb and versatile intelligent system is wired into the property as it is being constructed and allows you to stream your iPod, digital TV or your internet into whichever room of the house you wish. With the addition of an added accessories to the system you can use CCTV to see who’s at your door – the images can be wired around the house or you could even see who’s there while lying in bed. For instance you can also remotely control a DVD player playing downstairs, from the bedroom. It certainly is a unique selling point for these properties”. This technological upsurge is probably a sign of the times, but it’s certainly a sign of things to come. With more and more people working from home and children and students undertaking internet-based study projects, more families want to run computer networks to various rooms, all linked by a hidden network.
The village of Sowerby is an attractive picturesque village on the outskirts of Thirsk and offers many local facilities including the renowned Oswald’s restaurant. Situated within easy access to the A19, A168 and A1, this makes it an ideal location for the commuter who may work in the Northeast, York or further afield. Further details, an appointment to view the show homes, or simply a brochure can be obtained from Quicksilver Homes by telephoning 01904 692322 or visiting the website at www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: June 2008
NEW SHOW APARTMENT OPENS AT DENABY COURT THIS WEEKEND
The first brand new show apartment at Denaby Court will be opening its door for visitors this Saturday & Sunday between 11.00am and 4.00pm. This two bedroom, first floor apartment represents the first phase of the 36 brand new apartments at Denaby Court on Doncaster Road, Denaby Main on the outskirts of Conisbrough. The Sales Centre and show apartment will then be open every weekend between these hours from then on.
The first phase of these apartments is due for completion in late summer and this stunning show apartment has been designed to reflect the ‘retro’ feel of the development. The striking high gloss walnut kitchen includes many finishing touches which make it just that little bit different, combined with a brave and stunning colour scheme, shows it off to it’s best advantage. The open plan design of the living area combines both dining and seating areas with the added luxury of a ‘Juliet’ balcony with stunning views over the open countryside. Two bedrooms, the master with fitted wardrobes, and a fully tiled bathroom complete the apartment. The second bedroom offers versatility and has been dressed in this instance as a ‘home office/bedroom’. Each apartment will include carpets and flooring, together with integrated appliances and intelligent Credanet electric heating, a 10 year Zurich Structural Guarantee and a parking space, all this leaving no major expense for any buyer once they have moved in.
York based developer, Quicksilver Homes are launching this apartment so that prospective purchasers will have something to see; this will represent the high standard of quality and workmanship that give Quicksilver Homes the reputation they have for going just that extra mile. Jane English, Sales Manager for Quicksilver Homes points out: “Savings can be made from the word go in the form of avoiding the stamp duty as they are all keenly priced to be below the threshold of £125,000. Prices start at £118,995 so these would possibly be affordable for first time buyers and we have sourced some fantastic mortgage packages through local agent, McKenzie Finance, which will help all buyers with their purchase. These will often include incentives to help with the difficulty that many buyers are having in the housing market at the moment. We hope that this new apartment combined with these deals will give people a bit more confidence to go ahead with a purchase”.
Situated a short walk from Conisbrough Railway Station, the location of this development is ideally placed for anyone working in or commuting to either Rotherham, Sheffield or Doncaster, where connections to the East Coast Main Line are readily available, whereas road links are easily accessible via the A1M and the motorway network, and Robin Hood Airport is only approximately 9 miles away.
Please join us this weekend and come and look round this beautiful apartment as early reservations are now able to be made. For a brochure and current price list please contact Quicksilver Homes on 01904 692322, visit our website at www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk, or better still turn up over the weekend and let us show you more.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: June 2008
QUICKSILVER ENJOYS SWIFT SALE AT SOWERBY
The Pines at Sowerby near Thirsk has experienced a superbly quick and smooth sale of one of the last remaining properties on the development. The buyers, Christopher and Margaret Mackay, decided they wanted to move up to Yorkshire from Reading for family reasons and to enjoy living nearer their daughter who lives in Leeds. Christopher Mackay is a retired Telecommunications Instructor Engineer and Margaret Mackay is a Speech and Language Therapist. Searching the Internet, scouring local papers and estate agents, and viewing many properties, they finally decided to purchase a house at The Pines, a property built by Quicksilver Homes, the family owned development company based in York.
Their own house in Reading was being purchased by a couple who also had a house to sell and had managed to secure a sale to a cash buyer. Everyone was on standby waiting for the onward chain to be completed by way of the Mackays being able to find a property to buy. For the Mackays, purchasing a new build property brought clear advantages : no further chain problems; the benefit of a 10 year NHBC guarantee, a quality build offering long term maintenance free living, along with the personal service given to them by the developer Quicksilver Homes together with the chance to have any required alterations to the property taken care of before they actually moved in.
As with any new build property, the buyer is expected to reserve the property and then exchange contracts within a 28 day period. Not only was this achievable, even though there was a chain involved, but they managed to put everything into place on all properties concerned and exchange contracts in 3 weeks! This is a very good result in any market, let alone a bad one. In this case it was down to precision co-ordination and communication by all concerned, right down to the cash buyer and this enabled everything to go through remarkably smoothly. Christopher commented : “We waited till we had a buyer and were fortunate in that the buyer’s end of the chain was complete and ready to go. Whilst waiting for our buyer to appear we chose the time to explore where we would like to live and kept an eye on what was on offer, focussed on our requirements and defined our limits and contingencies. When we had a buyer, an intense week of viewing what was available in the desired area enabled us to view and reach a consensus on what would best suit us – that all the right boxes were ticked. Establishing trust and confidence up and down the chain with all parties was essential – keeping people informed was key. Negotiation on price took one day from the moment of making our offer. Thereafter, communication was helped by using eMail to get clarification and set realistic expectations on what we were getting and what could be done and by when. The builder was very responsive, giving us detail by return, samples by post the next day. The property was not exactly what we wanted but the builder, when quotes for change were made and agreed to, then proceeded to deliver; the result is an excellent fitted utility room. On sale completion we were given a comprehensive and outstanding documentation pack and a commitment to appropriate support. We now have a new home that we are excited with.” Jane English, Sales Manager for Quicksilver Homes, said : “We are amazed at the speed and efficiency of this sale and how all parties concerned responded so quickly to make things happen. I believe that most of this was down to Christopher’s organisational skills. I wish all buyers were as switched on as he was, addressing every query himself and being so proactive during the sales process – it was quite exceptional. Usually buyers leave all that to their solicitor and take a back seat. Quite often the solicitors will do things at their own pace, but he obviously had a very good one who was on the ball and coupled with our own highly efficient solicitor, Martin Thorpe at Harrowells, this was one of the smoothest sales I have come across, especially being tied into a chain. You nearly always come across someone who is dragging their feet and holding things up.”
The property that Christopher and Margaret have bought from Quicksilver Homes is a superb 5 bedroom detached family home situated in the quiet cul-de-sac development called The Pines off Blakey Lane in Sowerby. As the property was the show home they were able to have carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and some furniture included in the sale. Quicksilver Homes also installed a brand new utility room in place of a ground floor study at the Mackays’ request, so the moment they had exchanged contracts work began on this so that it was ready for them to use as soon as they moved in. Margaret said : “we love everything about the house and the interior design inside apart from the colour of the walls in the kitchen – this will be the only thing we will have to change to suit our own tastes. The property has a lovely atmosphere and we could feel that the moment we walked in on our first viewing and could imagine living there which was very important -you can see that it is well built and the quality shows in the finish. The location is superb as we have the countryside literally on the doorstep, the village of Sowerby is charming and yet we have the facilities of Thirsk within walking distance. It’s perfect for us.”
Quicksilver Homes have built 12 properties on this small and select development on the outskirts of Sowerby and are renowned for high quality and traditional craftsmanship. The homes include the Lex Com Home Network System, a unique intelligent wiring system for audio and entertainment which is wired into the property during construction. There are many other high quality benefits such as bespoke timber double glazed sash windows, cast iron guttering as opposed to plastic, deep skirting boards and higher than average ceilings and the use of proper traditional soft wood tongue and groove floor boards on the upper floors as opposed to chipboard flooring which can be found in many new build properties these days.
There are only 4 properties left at The Pines now, another 5 bedroom detached priced at £440,000, similar to the one the Mackays bought and this has now been dressed as a new show home. Also there are 3 three bedroom town houses priced at £225,000 and all have the high quality Quicksilver Homes finish and craftsmanship. One of these townhouses is also dressed as a show home and both of these beautiful properties can be viewed every weekend between 11.00am and 4.00pm. If you would like any further details or a brochure, please contact Quicksilver Homes on 01904 692322.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: January 2008
NEW SALES CENTRE NOW OPEN AT DENABY COURT
A Sales Centre will now be opening at Denaby Court on the weekend of 10th & 11th May selling the first phase of the 36 brand new two bedroom apartments at Denaby Court on Doncaster Road, Denaby Main on the outskirts of Conisbrough. Plans can be viewed and more information can be obtained during this weekend between the hours of 11.00am until 4.00pm. The Sales Centre will then be open every weekend between these hours from then on.
York based developer, Quicksilver Homes are launching this development off plan and is due for completion in the autumn. All the apartments come with private parking and a high quality specification and are ideal for the first time buyer. Jane English, Sales Manager for Quicksilver Homes points out: “Savings can be made from the word go in the form of avoiding the stamp duty as they are all keenly priced to be below the threshold of £125,000. Prices start at £118,995 and included are carpets and flooring as well as a good choice of contemporary kitchens which include integrated appliances, modern white sanitary ware and everything else you would normally expect with a brand new apartment, so the initial major expense is taken care of. There is even no need to think about decorating, as the apartments come decorated throughout with a choice of colours.”
Situated a short walk from Conisbrough Railway Station, the location of this development is ideally placed for commuting to either Rotherham, Sheffield or Doncaster, where connections to the East Coast Main Line are readily available, whereas road links are easily accessible via the A1M and the motorway network, and Robin Hood Airport is only approximately 9 miles away.
Early reservations are now able to be made. For a brochure and current price list please contact Quicksilver Homes on 01904 692322, visit our website at www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk, or better still turn up over the weekend and let us show you more.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: January 2008
FEBRUARY LAUNCH OF THE BRAND NEW 5 BEDROOM SHOW HOME AT THE PINES IN SOWERBY, NEAR THIRSK
Quicksilver Homes are proud to announce the long awaited launch of a brand new show home which will be available to view on the weekend of 9th & 10th February between the hours of 11.00am and 4.00pm. This will be the second show home on this development so it will be definitely worth making the effort to visit during that weekend. There is also the added incentive of being included in a prize draw for a voucher for a meal for two at Oswald’s Restaurant in Sowerby.
The second show home is different to the first one as it is a large and spacious 5 bedroom, three storey, detached family house situated on this select development of just 12 properties on the fringe of the picturesque village of Sowerby, near Thirsk. Incidentally, The Pines consists of a selection of 2, 3 and 5 bedroom houses, a mix of both detached and town houses and is now over 50% sold. There are three town houses and two detached properties remaining on this development, these both being large 5 bedroom detached homes and one has been creatively dressed to reflect the high standard of the accommodation and quality of the build. It has an entrance hall giving access to a study, a superb lounge with patio doors onto the rear garden, sumptuously decorated in cream, gold and aubergine, a large kitchen with contemporary anthracite glossy units and granite worktops linking to a good sized family dining area, stunningly decorated in apple green and grey throughout. There is a separate cloakroom off the hallway and the staircase leads from the hall to the first floor where four bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, and a house bathroom can be found. The first bedroom is of generous size and has been designed with a ‘Jack & Jill’ en-suite which links this bedroom to bedroom 4, which would make either an ideal dressing room or a nursery. The second bedroom has been furnished in shades of taupe, mushroom and black and the en-suite bathroom features black & white ‘crocodile effect’ tiling highlighted with a black and silver border. On the second floor is a magnificent master bedroom featuring a four poster bed in the centre of the room with hidden ‘his & hers’ wardrobe areas behind. The theme of this room is black and silver highlighted with shades of ‘Moroccan Velvet’ and cream turning this room into a luxurious boudoir which is complimented by a good sized en-suite bathroom featuring a contemporary free standing bath and is tiled in black, anthracite and silver to reflect the colours of the bedroom. Outside to the rear is a landscaped garden edged with mature trees and features an ample patio area for entertaining in the summer evenings or simply enjoying the midday sun. To the side of the house is a single semi-detached garage and driveway, and a small garden area to the front.
Prices now start at £225,000 for the three bedroom, three storey town houses and £435,000 for the two detached properties still for sale on the development. The build quality and specification is extremely high and these houses will also benefit from Quicksilver Homes’ ‘signature’ addition….the Lex Com Home Network system. Jane English, Sales Manager for Quicksilver Homes said, “This is a superb and versatile intelligent system which is wired into the property as it is being constructed and allows you to stream your iPod, digital TV or your internet into whichever room of the house you wish. With the addition of an added accessories to the system you can use CCTV to see who’s at your door – the images can be wired around the house or you could even see who’s there while lying in bed. For instance you can also remotely control a DVD player playing downstairs, from the bedroom”. This technological upsurge is probably a sign of the times, but it’s certainly a sign of things to come. With more and more people working from home and children and students undertaking internet-based study projects, more families want to run computer networks to various rooms, all linked by a hidden network.
From 9th February 2008 this new Show Home will be open to view every Saturday & Sunday from 11.00am until 4.00pm, together with the first show home being a 3 bedroom three storey town house. Only 5 properties are remaining and buyers should hurry now to reserve as the development is due to be complete in March 2008, so this will be the last chance for customers to have an input into the interiors of their new home at The Pines by making personal choices with tiling, kitchens, sanitary ware and even paint colours.
The village of Sowerby is an attractive picturesque village on the outskirts of Thirsk and offers many local facilities including the renowned Oswald’s restaurant. Situated within easy access to the A19, A168 and A1, this makes it an ideal location for the commuter who may work in the Northeast, York or further afield. Further details, an appointment to view the show home or simply a brochure can be obtained from Quicksilver Homes by calling 01904 692322.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: January 2008
NEW APARTMENTS AT CONISBROUGH NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE - STAMP DUTY FREE!!
York based company, Quicksilver Homes have now launched the first phase of Denaby Court, a brand new development of 36 two bedroom apartments at Denaby Main on the outskirts of Conisbrough, due for completion in Autumn 2008.
The theme of this development is to ‘Live, Work & Play’ and it is as easy as that! All the apartments come with private parking and a high quality specification and are ideal for the first time buyer. Jane English, Sales Manager for Quicksilver Homes points out: “Savings can be made from the word go in the form of avoiding the stamp duty as they are all keenly priced to be below the threshold of £125,000. Prices start at £118,995 and included are carpets and flooring as well as a good choice of contemporary kitchens which have integrated appliances, modern white sanitary ware and everything else you would normally expect with a brand new apartment, so the initial major expense is taken care of. There is even no need to think about decorating, as the apartments come decorated throughout with a choice of colours. To live, work & play, simply move your furniture in and off you go.”
Situated a short walk from Conisbrough Railway Station, the location of this development is ideally placed for commuting to either Rotherham, Sheffield or Doncaster, where connections to the East Coast Main Line are readily available, whereas road links are easily accessible via the A1M and the motorway network, and Robin Hood Airport is only approximately 9 miles away.
Early reservations are now able to be made. For a brochure and current price list please contact Quicksilver Homes on 01904 692322 or visit our website at www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: September 2007
NEW SHOW HOME NOW OPEN TO VIEW AT THE PINES IN SOWERBY, NEAR THIRSK
Newly branded York based company, Quicksilver Homes have launched a brand new show home which is now available to view on the small and select development of houses on the fringe of the picturesque village of Sowerby, near Thirsk. The Pines consists of twelve properties, and is a selection of 2, 3 and 5 bedroom houses, a mix of both detached and town houses and are now over 50% sold thanks to the launch of the development which recently took place.
The new show home is a stunning three bedroom, three storey town house, fronting on to Blakey Lane in Sowerby. It has a living room which incorporates a dining area and has been sumptuously decorated in silver and shades of cream, highlighted with hues of heather and plum. The separate kitchen has modern oak fronted units which are complemented by a contemporary inset steel door handle and built in appliances. There is a separate cloakroom in the rear hallway and the first floor consists of two bedrooms and a house bathroom. The first bedroom is of generous size and has been designed in sumptuous creams, accented with silver, gold and bronze. The second bedroom has been furnished as a stylish study or home office to suit the many people who now work from home, whilst the stylish bathroom is complemented by a ‘travertine’ style of wall and floor tile, highlighted by a chrome mosaic border, chosen to be in keeping with the colour scheme of the house. On the second floor is a magnificent bedroom which has a kingsize mirrored bed in the centre of the room and beautiful Venetian glass mirrored furniture and is decorated with ‘antique satin’ walls and a feature wall in a stunning cranberry coloured wallpaper, with complementing accessories. Outside to the front is a forecourted garden bounded by a low brick wall with decorative black metal railings and gate, whilst to the rear is a good sized garden which is turfed and paved and a single parking space.
Prices now start at £225,000 for the three bedroom, three storey town houses and £435,000 for the two detached properties still for sale on the development. The build quality and specification is extremely high and these houses will also benefit from Quicksilver Homes’ ‘signature’ addition….the Lex Com Home Network system. Jane English, Sales Manager for Quicksilver Homes said, “This is a superb and versatile intelligent system which is wired into the property as it is being constructed and allows you to stream your iPod, digital TV or your internet into whichever room of the house you wish. With the addition of an added accessories to the system you can use CCTV to see who’s at your door – the images can be wired around the house or you could even see who’s there while lying in bed. For instance you can also remotely control a DVD player playing downstairs, from the bedroom”. This technological upsurge is probably a sign of the times, but it’s certainly a sign of things to come. With more and more people working from home and children and students undertaking internet-based study projects, more families want to run computer networks to various rooms, all linked by a hidden network.
Only 5 properties are remaining and buyers should hurry now to reserve as the development is due to be complete in January 2008, so this will be the last chance for customers to have an input into the interiors of their new home at The Pines by making personal choices with tiling, kitchens, sanitary ware and even paint colours.
The village of Sowerby is an attractive picturesque village on the outskirts of Thirsk and offers many local facilities including the renowned Oswald’s restaurant. Situated within easy access to the A19, A168 and A1, this makes it an ideal location for the commuter who may work in the Northeast, York or further afield. Further details, an appointment to view the show home or simply a brochure can be obtained from Mandy Griffiths at Hunters by telephoning 01904 756105 or emailing mandy.griffiths@huntersnet.co.uk
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: August 2007
ESTABLISHED RENOWNED BUILDING COMPANY RE BRANDS
Fulford Builders, the award winning York based family run company is growing. With over thirty years experience in the construction industry, primarily in the North Yorkshire area, plans to double the turnover in the next four years has led Zoe Plummer, Managing Director of Fulford Builders to re structure the company by launching it under the new name of Quicksilver Homes Limited.
The core of the business is based around house building in North Yorkshire, seeking out select development land in desirable locations with the emphasis being on small individually styled developments in rural settings. The newly adopted slogan ‘Where quality comes as standard’ sums up what this company is about.
The ultimate aim of Quicksilver Homes is to become a self sufficient property development company, avoiding the use of external Estate Agents to sell their quality properties, eventually managing everything from the construction right through to a completed sale. Many new changes are taking place - www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk is the brand new website which has been designed around the new company logo and will go live on Friday 10th August, incorporating both current, previous and future developments. In addition there are many internal changes happening including the creation of a new position and appointment of a new Sales and Marketing Manager for the company who will be responsible for managing the site sales and the marketing of the company, supported by a team of ‘in house’ negotiators, who will sell from the sites around the area. A new Marketing Suite is currently planned for Quicksilver Homes Clifton Moor head office, where prospective buyers will receive a personal service, be able to browse through the developments in a contemporary and comfortable atmosphere, see plans, make choices and have an input into the design of their new home.
The re naming of the company was felt to be a necessary step to take the former Fulford Builders brand forward to be ahead of it’s competitors and to make buyers feel that they were purchasing from a high quality residential developer with a good local area knowledge rather than a local builder. Emphasis has always been on a high quality product offering that little bit of something different in either its design or specification. It is Zoe’s aim to always be one step ahead of her competitors and is proud to say that she has usually managed it. A keen eye for detail and a flair for a contemporary design has won her an award for a superb development of five very modern detached properties in Malton, North Yorkshire. She intends to take Quicksilver Homes into the 21st century by continuing to be at the forefront of the industry in the area. Zoe comments ‘Quicksilver Homes will carry on the Fulford Builders established tradition of building high quality properties in good locations where people want to be. It may be anything from two bedroom city flats to large 5 or 6 bedroom detached houses to Eco homes but whatever it is it will have its own identity and it will always have its very own ’unique selling point’.
Zoe has always been very interested in the personnel of her company and the current construction team of 20 tradesmen and three site managers will be headed by a new Contracts Manager who joins this month, bringing with him a wealth of experience and will be taking over the reigns of the present Contracts Manager upon his retirement in April 2008. Fulford Builders currently holds the ‘Investor in People Award’, a recognition for the involvement of staff in the business at all levels, ongoing training programmes and personal development. Zoe herself worked as a quantity surveyor who naturally progressed into property developing and has also trained as a CITB-Construction Skills Construction Ambassador in order for her to work with young people and present a positive image of the construction industry.
The present fleet of company vehicles will be re branded in the smart new dark blue and silver corporate colours, construction staff will bear the new Quicksilver Homes logo on their clothing and the sites will display the logo and website addresses. Visit the new website and browse through the current developments for sale at www.quicksilverhomes.co.uk
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: July 2007
FEMALE STUDENTS GET A TASTER FOR A CREATIVE CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION
Two students form Hemsworth Arts & community College and a student from Holmfirth High School have successfully passed a ground breaking interior design pilot project with flying colours thanks to Construction Skills and the York based development company Fulford Builders.
Molly Whitaker and Jess Adams, both aged 14, from Hemsworth Arts & Community College and Ellie Parrot, aged 15 from Holmfirth High School took part in the exciting project as a result of the high standard of interior design work they produced during the National Construction Week which took place in October 2006. The three girls were invited by Zoe Plummer, Managing Director of Fulford Builders, to carry out the interior design for a stunning new show house on a new development called Low Fields at Swinton, near Malton, North Yorkshire.
Working to the brief supplied by Fulford Builders, the project included designing colour schemes, furnishing and accessorising the show house all within a tight budget.
Commenting on the project, Maria O Sullivan, Education and Careers Advisor for Construction Skills, said: it is the first time we have worked with Fulford Builders and the school on an exercise of this nature and it is vitally important that female students are aware of the vast number of opportunities available to them within the construction industry.
Zoe Plummer, Managing Director of Fulford Builders summed up the whole project: I am personally delighted that I have been able to work with the girls on such a cutting edge project. It is so important that students get first hand experience of what it is like to work in this industry and I hope it contributes towards more females becoming involved in all aspects of construction. The work that the students have produced was of a standard that I would expect from interior design companies, so for this to come from 14 year old students goes to show how talented they are. Zoe has also trained as a CITB-Construction Skills Construction Ambassador in order for her to work with young people and present a positive image of the construction industry.
The Low Fields development in Swinton is open every weekend from Friday to Monday inclusive from 11.00am until 4.00pm, where this stunning 4 bedroom, 3 storey show house can be viewed. This property is priced at £425,000 and there are five smaller 3 bedroom properties also available starting form £235,950.
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: July 2007
NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF SOWERBY, NEAR THIRSK
York based company, Fulford Builders are about to launch a brand new small and select development of houses on the fringe of the picturesque village of Sowerby, near Thirsk. The Pines consisting of twelve properties, will be a selection of 2, 3 and 5 bedroom houses, a mix of both detached and town houses and are on the market with Hunters Estate Agents in Colliergate, York.
Prices start at £180,000 for the two bedroom town houses and three properties are already reserved. The build quality and specification is extremely high and these houses will also benefit from Fulford Builders signature addition. the Lex Com Home Network system. Jane English, Sales Manager for Fulford Builders said, "This is a superb and versatile intelligent system which is wired into the property as it is being constructed and allows you to stream your iPod, digital TV or your internet into whichever room of the house you wish. With the addition of an added accessories to the system you can use CCTV to see who's at your door the images can be wired around the house or you could even see who's there while lying in bed. For instance you can also remotely control a DVD player playing downstairs, from the bedroom. This technological upsurge is probably a sign of the times, but it's certainly a sign of things to come. With more and more people working from home and children and students undertaking internet-based study projects, more families want to run computer networks to various rooms, all linked by a hidden network.
These properties are scheduled to be complete for September 2007 and early reservations will offer buyers the chance to have a personal input and make kitchen, tiling, sanitary ware choices to personalise their new home.
The village of Sowerby is an attractive picturesque village on the outskirts of Thirsk and offers many local facilities including the renowned Oswald's restaurant. Situated within easy access to the A19, A168 and A1, this makes it an ideal location for the commuter who may work in the Northeast, York or further afield. Further details or a brochure can be obtained from Mandy Griffiths at Hunters by telephoning 01904 756105 or emailing mandy.griffiths@huntersnet.co.uk
PRESS RELEASE Date issued: June 2007
HIGH TECH HOMES ON THE RISE
It seems everyone's going high tech these days and property people are at the top of the list of those demanding geeky gadgetry.
With modern technology for the home coming down in cost the number of buyers asking for and even expecting it in their new homes is going up. And it s a change which is forcing developers to make sure it s a box firmly ticked on their marketing material.
Jane English, Sales Manager for Fulford Builders explains: "Everyone wants the latest technology fully integrated and built in to their properties these days. What s more, it's fairly easy to provide it if you re building something from scratch or if you re stripping back a property and giving it an overhaul".
Fulford Builders Ltd has recently completed a high tech development at Sutton-on-the-Forest near York. The four bedroom, three storey terrace houses are being sold as having a high quality design, a very high internal specification and the latest and greatest in technological wizardry. The show house is open to view every Friday to Monday from 11.00am until 3.00pm and for those buyers with a house still to sell, Fulford Builders would consider taking their property in part exchange, subject to various conditions, but this would option would certainly take the stress out of selling and making the whole process of moving house, just that bit easier.
"It's a simple case of supply and demand", said Jane "People in the market for a luxury home now expect all the luxury features as standard, so we have to be at least one step ahead of the rest. For example, Jacob s Court has audio and entertainment technology which is brand new to the market very few developers have had chance to start using it yet it s a real selling point, and gives great fun and flexibility in the home for the buyer".
Jacob s Court offers residents this state of the art equipment which allows you to stream your iPod, digital TV or your internet into whichever room of the house you wish. With the addition of an added accessories to the system you can use CCTV to see who s at your door the images can be wired around the house or you could even see who s there while lying in bed. For instance you can also remotely control a DVD player playing downstairs, from the bedroom. The brains behind the technology is the Lex Com Home Network System and it s all housed in a tidy control panel hidden inside the understairs cupboard.
This technological upsurge is probably a sign of the times, but it s certainly a sign of things to come. With more and more people working from home and children and students undertaking internet-based study projects, more families want to run computer networks to various rooms, all linked by a hidden network.
"These clever new technologies enable parents to monitor what their children are viewing on the internet, or to use a television in any room or to keep a watchful eye on a sleeping child in a nursery or bedroom", said Jane.
Installing even a few high tech features or systems is definitely worth the investment for anyone wanting to sell a high-end property quickly, to attract attention as being a cut above the rest, or to simply offer something slightly sexier than the carbon copy building next door.
Each Jacob's Court house comes with a 10 year NHBC warranty and there are four terrace houses available, each with parking, for £279,950.
"These are large, spacious four bedroom, two bathroom homes in a gorgeous village just eight miles outside York. They're designed to give you a sense of wide open space over each of the three levels while still being neat and compact from the outside. The high tech features are an added bonus", said Jane.
Jacob's Court is on the market with Hunters Estate Agents, Colliergate, York, so for a brochure call Amanda Griffiths on 01904 756105.
