THE Banchory-based company behind a luxury housing development in Strathaven has expressed “delight” at the level of interest from potential buyers in spite of “difficult times”.

The development of four and five-bedroom homes is located off Glassford Road in Strathaven.

Allan Clow, managing director of Bancon Homes, said: “As a newcomer to the area in these difficult times, we are delighted with the level of interest we have seen ahead of the sales launch and already have a number of potential buyers who have registered their interest.”Bancon Homes said today it would launch its Overton Gardens development at 10am on Saturday.

Eight properties are included in the first release of homes, ranging in price from £364,995 to £454,995.