THIS week we have scoured the area for some of the best homes it has to offer.

First up, Ashtons also has a magnificent four-bedroom detached home in Dovecote Garth, Elvington.

Thackmire House forms part of an exclusive development in this popular village and has undergone a thorough scheme of refurbishment.

Priced at £495,000, highlights include a cedar wood conservatory, luxury bathroom, formal dining room and a Clive Christian kitchen.

There is an entrance hall, ground floor WC, cloakroom/study and a living room with a double glazed sash bay window to the front, two ceiling roses and a cast and timber fire with an open firegrate.

The conservatory has a double-glazed glass roof and double doors to the rear garden, while the dining room has plaster cornicing.

There are handcrafted units in the luxury kitchen, integrated appliances and three sash windows.

Bedroom one has an en-suite bathroom and bedroom two has a range of built-in wardrobes. Meanwhile, the family bathroom is modern and luxurious with a three-piece Villeroy and Boch suite, a double-ended bath, heated towel rail and a power shower.

Outside, there is an attractive lawned garden to the front and a detached double garage.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and landscaped throughout, with well-stocked borders, flowering trees, plants, shrubs and a patio sitting area which enjoys open views over farmland.

Next, Your Move Anscombs has a beautifully presented mid-terrace in Poppleton Road, York.

Priced at £249,950, this forecourted property boasts many original features and an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and four bedrooms.

Outside, there is a lawned rear garden and a detached garage with vehicular access.

Meanwhile, Naish has a two-bedroom bungalow in Meadlands, Appletree Village, York.

Priced at £230,000, this property stands in large landscaped gardens and overlooks farmland.

It is in need of some cosmetic upgrading, but it does offer scope for extension, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Inside, there is an entrance hall, lounge with a large picture window, stone fireplace and coving, a dining area with sliding doors to the conservatory and a kitchen with a range of fitted units, sink and a drainer.

There is also a porch and a bathroom with a matching suite in white.

Outside, there are formal front gardens bordered by beech hedges and flower beds, a side garden and an open rear garden with an extensive lawned area and a mature monkey puzzle tree.

Next, Quantum has two properties in Copmanthorpe.

The first is a family home in College Road, priced at £429,950.

It has been extended and now offers a large, modern kitchen, two reception rooms, an office, sun room and a ground floor cloakroom.

There are five good-size bedrooms and a stunning, mature and private garden to the rear.

The second property, in School Lane, is on the market for £337,500.

This deceptively spacious home has four double bedrooms and has been extended to the side.

There are two large reception rooms, a dining kitchen, cloakroom, bright, galleried landing and a mater bedroom with an en-suite.

Outside, there is a lovely rear garden, a garage and a driveway.

Moving on to South Bank, York, Ashtons has a Victorian mid-terrace in Jamieson Terrace.

This property has been extended by the present owners and is now offered with no forward chain.

Inside, there is an entrance hallway, a lounge, dining room, rear lobby, ground floor wet room, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The extended kitchen has angled skylights to allow natural light to filter through the room and there are fitted wall and base units with complementary work surfaces.

Integral appliances include a dishwasher, automatic washing machine and gas hob and oven.

The house is double glazed, has gas central heating and a private rear courtyard. It is priced at £239,950.