1 bed detached bungalow for sale

Melville Close, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10

A beautifully maintained detached bungalow set within a quiet cul-de-sac, offering generous living accommodation, a sunroom, garage, extensive parking and mature private gardens. With its practical layout and sought-after bungalow design, this is a home that offers both comfort today and flexibility for the future.

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Tucked away within a peaceful cul-de-sac, this attractive home immediately creates a sense of privacy, space and practicality from the moment you arrive.

As you pull onto Melville Close, you'll quickly notice the property's impressive frontage. The bungalow sits proudly back from the road behind a beautifully maintained low-maintenance garden.

One of the standout features becomes apparent straight away: Parking. Whether you're a homeowner with multiple vehicles, enjoy hosting family and friends, or simply appreciate having space to manoeuvre with ease, this property delivers in abundance. A generous driveway runs alongside the bungalow, providing substantial off-road parking and leading through secure gates towards the rear of the plot. The detached garage sits neatly at the rear, creating valuable storage, or workshop potential depending on your needs.

Opening the front door, you'll quickly notice the layout is perfect for easy, single-level living, making the most of the space while maintaining a wonderful sense of flow throughout.

Immediately to one side, you'll find the spacious lounge, a room that perfectly demonstrates the generous proportions on offer here. Large windows flood the space with natural light, while the room's elongated shape allows for multiple seating arrangements without ever feeling crowded. A feature fireplace provides you with an attractive focal point, creating a cosy atmosphere during the cooler months, whilst the neutral décor and flooring provide a blank canvas for your own furnishings and style.

This is the sort of room where you can comfortably accommodate larger sofas and occasional furniture whilst still retaining an open, uncluttered feel. Whether you're hosting family gatherings, settling down with a good book or enjoying a quiet evening in front of the television, this space adapts effortlessly to everyday life.

Moving through the property, you'll discover the kitchen, and whilst compact in footprint, it has been exceptionally well designed to maximise both storage and workspace. White cabinetry wraps around the room, providing a good amount of cupboard and drawer storage. The arrangement creates an efficient working triangle between the sink, hob and oven, making meal preparation straightforward and practical. Dark contrasting worktops provide generous preparation space, while the tiled splashbacks keep maintenance simple. The sink is perfectly positioned beneath a window, allowing natural daylight to brighten your workspace throughout the day.

One particularly appealing feature is the external access door, providing direct access outside. Whether you're bringing shopping in from the driveway, stepping out to enjoy a morning coffee, or heading into the garden, this connection adds a practical convenience that many buyers will appreciate.

Adjacent to the kitchen sits the dining room, creating a dedicated space for both formal dining and everyday meals. There's ample room for a family dining table, making it ideal for entertaining friends, enjoying Sunday lunches, or gathering together during special occasions. French doors lead directly into the sunroom, helping the room feel bright and connected to the outdoor spaces beyond.

The sunroom itself is a lovely feature of the property and significantly enhances the overall living space. Surrounded by windows and enjoying attractive garden views, it provides a peaceful retreat that can be enjoyed throughout much of the year. Whether used as a reading room, morning coffee spot, hobby room or additional sitting area, it's easy to imagine spending countless relaxing hours here watching the seasons change around you.

The master bedroom is a beautifully presented double room that immediately feels calm and inviting. Built around comfort and relaxation, there's ample space for a double bed alongside bedroom furniture, whilst the large window provides privacy and natural light in equal measure. The room feels peaceful and tranquil, offering the perfect environment to unwind at the end of the day.

The main bathroom is fitted with a curved-panel bath complete with a handheld shower attachment, vanity wash basin and W/C. Bright tiling reflects the natural light beautifully, creating a clean and fresh environment that feels both practical and welcoming. The generous vanity unit provides valuable storage for toiletries and household essentials, helping to keep surfaces clear and organised.

In addition to the main bathroom, the property also benefits from a separate shower room. This extra facility adds tremendous practicality to everyday life, particularly when guests are visiting or when a quicker morning routine is preferred. Featuring a walk-in shower enclosure and toilet, it offers the flexibility many bungalow buyers actively seek but rarely find.

Throughout the home, there is a clear sense that the property has been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully arranged. The accommodation feels bright, comfortable and highly practical, making it equally appealing to downsizers seeking manageable living space, retirees looking for convenience, or buyers simply wanting the ease and accessibility that bungalow living provides.

Stepping outside, the rear garden wraps around the home with a lovely sense of privacy, greenery and calm. The sunroom opens directly onto a paved patio, giving you an easy spot for a bench, bistro set, or morning coffee chair, with the garden stretching out around you in a way that feels peaceful and well-established.

The lawn is framed by mature hedging, shrubs and planted borders, creating a soft, sheltered feel that makes the space feel wonderfully private. There is a pleasant mix of open grass, paved walkways and planted areas, so you have room to enjoy the garden as it is while still having plenty of scope to shape it around your own lifestyle. You could keep it as a traditional garden, introduce more colourful planting, or create defined seating areas for different times of the day.

To the side, a paved path continues alongside the bungalow, with space for pots, garden ornaments and occasional seating. This makes the garden feel more generous than a simple rear plot, giving you different pockets to enjoy rather than one flat space. The established greenery adds character throughout helping to soften the edges and create a peaceful outdoor retreat.

There is also a further paved section tucked to the side, ideal for practical day-to-day use. It offers space for bins or garden equipment, keeping the main garden free for relaxing and entertaining. The garage sits within this section too, providing useful additional storage for tools, bikes, outdoor furniture or hobby equipment.

What really stands out is how private and manageable the garden feels. It has enough space to enjoy, potter and entertain, without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you picture quiet afternoons in the sunroom with the doors open, summer lunches on the patio, or simply enjoying the greenery from inside the home, this outdoor space adds a real sense of lifestyle to the bungalow.

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Melville Close is a wonderful cul-de-sac that enjoys a prime location just west of St Helens town centre, offering easy access to both urban conveniences and natural retreats.

Nearby, you'll find Taylor Park; a picturesque green space featuring open fields, shaded woodland, a children's play area, and a tranquil lake, perfect for family outings and dog walks. The park also backs onto Grange Park Golf Club, making it an excellent spot for golf enthusiasts.

Drivers will benefit from the nearby A58 Prescot Road, ensuring smooth travel into St Helens and Prescot.

The pleasant village of Thatto Heath lies just south, bordering Sherdley Park, and the location also provides excellent connectivity to Liverpool.

The M62 to the south offers direct links to Manchester and Yorkshire, while the M6 provides access to the Lake District, the North West, and further south into Cheshire, the West Midlands, and Birmingham.

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Tenure Type: Freehold

Council Tax Band: C

Construction Type: Standard Construction

Sources of Heating: Mains

Sources of Electricity supply: Mains

Sources of Water Supply: United Utilities

Primary Arrangement for Sewerage: United Utilities

Broadband Connection: Up to 2000 mbps

Mobile Signal/Coverage: (Out of 3), O2: 3, EE: 3, Three: 3, Vodafone: 3

Parking: Driveway

Flooded in Last 5 Years: No

Entrance Location: Front

Located on a Coalfield: No

Other Mining Related Activities: N/A

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Please note: We strive to ensure that the details included (for example: Description, dimensions, floorplan, photographs) within our property listings are accurate, but should all be taken as a general guide only. Any potential buyers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and investigations on the property they are interested in purchasing. The condition and working order of any items within the property such as appliances have not been tested. We recommend any interested parties arrange or conduct their own checks on the property to satisfy their own requirements.

Property fixtures and fittings have not been tested and are the responsibility of the buyer. Any fixtures and fittings within the property are to be agreed with the seller and it should not be assumed that any items will be left behind. Room sizes should not be relied on to purchase furniture or floor coverings. In some cases, we digitally stage properties for marketing purposes.

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