There are fears that Trafford's status as Greater Manchester's 'affluent' borough is masking areas where people are living in deprivation.
24.07.2023 - 16:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There are certain parts of Greater Manchester where you can expect to find those dream, multi-million pound homes - and Bowdon is one of them. The affluent Trafford suburb is known to attract some of the regions wealthiest residents, from Premier League footballers to soap stars and entrepreneurs.
For many years now, Bowdon has been proved to be the most expensive area to buy a home across the region. The average house price here today stands at a whopping £841,384, which shows that only the ultra-rich could afford to buy a house here.
Amongst the gigantic mansions along its leafy avenues is this stunning seven-bed house, which has just gone up for sale. The immaculate property was last sold in 2016 for £1,970,000, but it has now come back on the market this month with a staggering £3,600,000 price tag.
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Listed for sale on Zoopla, the incredible home has everything you would expect from a dream abode. Set behind electric gates in a private location, it has a large driveway with enough space to fit several cars.
Walking into the three-storey property, there is a huge hallway which set the standard for the rest of the home. Each room has been designed with a stylish interior complete with modern furnishings.
The main hub of the home is the sprawling open-plan kitchen, dining and living area which spans the entire width of the home. Complete with a gorgeous bespoke central island, large bi-fold doors lead out from this area into the garden.
Also on the ground floor is a lounge, utility room, bathroom and its own bar which is great for entertaining. Heading upstairs to the first floor, there is a landing area complete with an
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