Arran Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH65

Tucked away in the corner of a small and peaceful cul-de-sac, this beautifully maintained three-bedroom detached home offers much more than first meets the eye. With an improved open-plan layout, a wonderfully usable south-east facing garden and excellent access to Cheshire Oaks, major transport links and nearby woodland, it is a home designed around easy, modern living.

One of the most significant improvements made by the current owner has been the transformation of the original ground-floor layout. What was once a separate kitchen and through lounge/dining room has been thoughtfully reconfigured to create a generous open-plan kitchen and dining space, alongside a separate, cosy lounge.

The result is a home that works particularly well both day-to-day and when entertaining.

The kitchen/dining room has naturally become the heart of the house. Bright, sociable and with plenty of room for a dining table, it provides a space where cooking, eating and relaxing can all happen together. Patio doors open directly onto the garden, creating a lovely connection between inside and out during the warmer months and making the space particularly well suited to summer gatherings, family occasions or simply enjoying a morning coffee with the doors open.

For quieter evenings, the separate lounge provides a comfortable retreat, with an electric fire adding an extra touch of warmth and atmosphere during the colder months. A downstairs WC completes the ground-floor accommodation and is an especially useful addition when entertaining.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, while the second is another generous bedroom. The third has previously accommodated a single bed but is currently arranged as a bright home office, giving buyers the flexibility to use the space to suit their own lifestyle. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Outside, the garden is another real feature of the property.

Its south-east facing aspect means different areas capture the sunshine throughout the day. A patio immediately outside the dining area enjoys the morning sun, while the central artificial lawn provides a low-maintenance space for relaxing. At the far end, composite decking creates a further seating area which catches the afternoon and evening sunshine during the height of summer.

Rather than simply having a garden, there are distinct areas that can genuinely be used throughout the day – whether that's breakfast outside, entertaining friends, reading in the afternoon or enjoying something chilled as the evening draws in.

The position is equally appealing. Arran Avenue places everyday amenities within easy reach, with the large Marks & Spencer and Cheshire Oaks both accessible on foot. Stanney Woods is around a five-minute walk away, providing a welcome dose of greenery close to home and a pleasant walking route towards Little Sutton.

For commuters or those regularly travelling further afield, the M53 and M56 can be reached within minutes, while the location also provides convenient access towards Chester, Liverpool and the North Wales coast.

Yet despite being so well connected, one of the property's greatest advantages is what you don't hear.

Positioned within a small cul-de-sac with no passing traffic, it enjoys a peaceful setting away from busy roads – something that can be difficult to appreciate until you are actually there.

Well maintained, thoughtfully improved and ready for its next owners to simply move in and enjoy, this is a home that combines practical three-bedroom accommodation with the spaces that tend to matter most: a sociable kitchen, a separate place to relax, a garden that gets properly used and a quiet position to come home to.