Carramore is a truly impressive family home on an imposing plot on York Drive – a private road tucked away just off South Downs Road in a secure setting, but close to Hale village and Altrincham town centre. Bowdon Cricket & Hockey club and some of the area’s best schools are also on the doorstep.

The house has been designed to meet the demands of modern family life with versatile accommodation that extends to more than 4,000 square feet, arranged around a striking reception hall with a feature hand-made oak staircase. There are three reception rooms as well as a ground-floor home office.

The hub of the house is the dining kitchen with a bespoke range of Smallbone timber base and wall units including pan drawers, granite work surfaces, Wolf range cooker, sub-zero fridge freezer and a walk-in larder. Doors from the dining area lead to the private rear garden.

There are five excellent-sized bedrooms over the first and second floors and the master bedroom has a large dressing room and luxurious bathroom.

The second bedroom is also en suite and the remaining bedrooms are served by a beautiful family bathroom on the first floor and a second-floor shower room. There is a laundry room on the top floor.

Additional features include under-floor heating on both the ground and first floors, extensive granite and limestone finishes, fully integrated entertainment and lighting systems and built-in plasma screens above the fireplaces.

The property is approached via secure gates opening onto a forecourt with parking and turning space for several vehicles, which in turn leads to a double garage.

There are mature gardens to the front, side and rear – perfect for young families and for al-fresco entertaining.

Price: £2.35 million, thornleygroves.co.uk

Great British Life: Carramore, York Drive, BowdonCarramore, York Drive, Bowdon (Image: Thornley Groves)

Great British Life: The dining room and impressive staircase at CarramoreThe dining room and impressive staircase at Carramore (Image: Thornley Groves)

Great British Life: One of the excellent-sized reception rooms at Carramore, York Drive, BowdonOne of the excellent-sized reception rooms at Carramore, York Drive, Bowdon (Image: Thornley Groves)

Great British Life: Dining room and kitchen at Carramore, York Drive, BowdonDining room and kitchen at Carramore, York Drive, Bowdon (Image: Thornley Groves)

Great British Life: Bathroom at Carramore, York Drive, BowdonBathroom at Carramore, York Drive, Bowdon (Image: Thornley Groves)

Great British Life: Dining room at Carramore, York Drive, BowdonDining room at Carramore, York Drive, Bowdon (Image: Thornley Groves)