Claire Sweeney is set to make a huge profit on her London home as she 'sells the mansion for twice the amount she paid,' according to a new report.
The Brookside star, 52, appears to be moving as herromance with Ricky Hatton, 45, heats up, with the actress 'looking forward' to introducing him to her friends.
Claire'sfour bedroom property - where she lives with her sonJaxon, eight - is said to be decorated with 'crushed velvet and perfectly styled.'
The Sun reports that it also comes with'permission to develop a roof-top garden and is well served by public transport'.
She often shared photos on social media in which the plush furniture and stylish deco can be seen.
Claire Sweeney, 52, is set to make a huge profit on her London home as she 'sells the mansion for twice the amount she paid,' according to a new report
The Brookside star appears to be moving as her romance with Ricky Hatton, 45, heats up, with the actress 'looking forward' to introducing him to her friends
Claire is said to have paid£1.15million for the property back in 2006 and it has since doubled in price.
MailOnline has contacted Claire's representatives for comment.
Last weekend Claire and Ricky were spotted enjoying a pub crawl in Greater Manchester.
It is said to be the latest in a series of dates since March this year, which included a trip with friends to Liverpool's Hot Water Comedy Club.
She is now looking forward to introducing new man Ricky to her family and friends as the pair's relationship hots up.
Pals close to the Coronation Street star say the relationship 'came from nowhere' - but that's she's the happiest she's been in a long time.
The pair met on Dancing on Ice and started dating after Ricky messaged her and invited her to a boxing event.
'Claire and Ricky have become really close,' the pal told MailOnline. 'She wasn't looking for a relationship but then Ricky came along and it just felt right and natural and she's really happy.
'She signed up for a reality TV show and met a great guy so it feels a bit like winning the lottery and she's really counting her blessings as it all came from nowhere and often that's the best way.
Claire's four bedroom property - where she lives with her son Jaxon, eight - is said to be decorated with 'crushed velvet and perfectly styled'
Claire is said to have paid £1.15million for the property back in 2006 and it has since doubled in price (pictured with Jaxon at home)
'She's now really looking forward to introducing Ricky to her family and friends soon and they are really looking forward to the guy who has put a smile on Claire's face.'
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Claire for comment.
Meanwhile a source close to Ricky joked: 'At first Ricky thought signing up for DOI had been a big mistake because he wasn't the greatest ice skater! But as soon as he was introduced to Claire he realised agreeing to the show was a great move.
'They're having a lot of fun and enjoying themselves.'
Our story comes a day after we told Claire was left floored by the boxing legend's knockout charm.
Friends say the retired World Champion is 'one of the funniest people' she’s ever met - and that the pair have grown 'incredibly close' and are plotting a Summer getaway.
A source said: 'Anyone who knows Ricky knows how funny and entertaining he can be. But Claire had no idea until she met him on Dancing on Ice, and that’s what really attracted her to him initially. He constantly had her in hysterics and they grew closer and closer after that.
'Things have become serious quite quickly and they are just really enjoying each other’s company and seeing how things develop from here.
'They are also discussing possibly going on holiday together to Tenerife the Summer which will see their relationship go to the next level.'
Last weekend, Claire and Ricky were seen together last weekend as they met with friends at the Hot Water Comedy Club - she is now 'looking forward' to introducing him to her pals
Two days before that a pub called The Crown Heaton Moor in Stockport shared an image of them on a night out with a group of friends (Claire second left, Ricky second right)
Pals also think Claire could prove to be a good influence on Ricky who has suffered from personal issues in the past.
Our source added: 'Ricky’s had a bit of a rollercoaster lifestyle in the past. Since retiring there has often been a lot of drinking and partying which he combines with his boxing training and his coaching of other fighters.
'But Ricky is keen to draw a line under a lot of that. He still likes a drink and a laugh, but he’s back on track and open-minded to settling down. That’s why his friends and family are delighted someone like Claire has come along. They think it could be just the right moment for them both and everyone just wants them to be happy.'
Details of the pair’s relationship emerged earlier this week. They reportedly begun a romance after meeting on ITV's Dancing On Ice.
Sources said they had developed 'electric chemistry' during the show.
