“Few houses manage to balance privacy, presence and practicality quite as effortlessly as The Hollies.’’

Lesley Scott

Some homes impress you the moment you arrive. Others grow on you slowly. The Hollies on Strawberry Lane manages to do both.

Set in one of South Wilmslow’s most desirable locations, this detached home feels private and peaceful while still being within walking distance of Wilmslow town centre. That balance is difficult to find. You can walk out for coffee, dinner or the train station, then return home to somewhere that feels calm and tucked away from everything.

From the outside, the Georgian inspired design gives the house a timeless feel. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming rather than overly formal. The entrance hall is filled with natural light and immediately gives a sense of space without feeling overwhelming.

Throughout the house, the layout has been carefully thought through. The rooms connect naturally and everything feels designed for modern living rather than simply for show.

The main living room is elegant but comfortable, with large sash windows bringing in plenty of light. It is easy to picture both busy family occasions and quieter evenings here.

At the back of the house, the kitchen becomes the centre of everything. Open, bright and sociable, it is clearly designed for the way people live now. The large island, dining area and doors opening onto the south facing garden create a space that works just as well for everyday family life as it does for entertaining.

The lower ground floor adds something genuinely different to the property. The cinema and games room give the house another layer entirely, while the gym and concealed garage with hydraulic car lift make it feel far more impressive than the average family home.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are spacious and calm, with the principal suite standing out in particular. Set across the top floor, it feels private and peaceful, with a dressing area and en suite that give it the atmosphere of a boutique hotel.

Outside, the south facing garden is private, manageable and easy to enjoy. It feels like a natural extension of the living space during warmer months.

Part of the appeal of The Hollies is, of course, Wilmslow itself. Excellent schools, independent shops, restaurants and strong transport links continue to make it one of the North West’s most sought after places to live. Being able to enjoy all of that within walking distance only adds to the appeal.

What makes The Hollies stand out is not just the finish or the space. It is the way the house feels. Stylish without trying too hard, luxurious without being overdone, and designed in a way that makes everyday life feel easier and better.

The Hollies is not simply a beautiful house. It is a home people can genuinely see themselves living in.