3 bed detached house for sale

Latham Lane, Orrell WN5

Tenure: Leasehold

A Three-Bedroom Detached Home With Flexible Ground-Floor Accommodation in Orrell. Arnold & Phillips Chorley are proud to present... A well-proportioned detached home offering approximately 2,089 sq ft of adaptable accommodation across two floors. Its particular appeal lies in the way the ground floor combines a separate lounge, a large family room and a versatile room currently arranged as a bedroom/dining room, while the upper floor provides three further bedrooms and extensive eaves storage. Set behind a gated, block-paved driveway and complemented by an integral garage and enclosed rear garden, it is a home with both immediate practicality and scope to adapt around changing needs.

Space That Adapts With Everyday Life. The approach establishes a reassuringly practical first impression, with the gated frontage leading to driveway parking and the integral garage. Inside, the central hall gives a natural route through the ground-floor accommodation, allowing the principal rooms to feel connected without being forced into one open space. The separate lounge provides a more settled reception room, while the additional room offers useful flexibility. Currently arranged as a bedroom/dining room, it can continue in that role or be considered as a home office, hobby room, playroom or formal dining space, subject to the needs of the next owner. This distinction is valuable: The property offers the choice of a quieter room away from the main social spaces without sacrificing its principal reception areas.

At the rear, the generous family room is the most natural place to gather, with double doors connecting directly to the garden. Its position alongside the kitchen makes it especially well suited to daily life, whether used for relaxed evenings, shared meals or larger occasions when the inside and outside spaces can work together.

Kitchen & Dining. The kitchen is arranged as a sizeable, practical room with an extensive run of contemporary grey cabinetry, broad worktop space and integrated appliances. It provides room for day-to-day preparation and sits between the family room and the rest of the ground-floor accommodation, making it a useful working centre rather than an isolated service space. A separate external door adds another convenient point of access. For dining, the flexibility of the ground-floor bedroom/dining room is particularly helpful. It allows buyers to retain a dedicated dining setting if desired, while the family room provides a second, more informal space for everyday use. The arrangement gives the home a clear sense of separation between cooking, gathering and quieter activity, without losing the easy connection that makes the layout work.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms. The first floor provides three bedrooms, each set off a central landing and supported by considerable built-in eaves storage. This is a notably useful practical feature, helping to keep the main rooms clear while providing space for seasonal belongings and household storage. The ground-floor room currently used as a bedroom/dining room adds a further adaptable element to the accommodation. It should be viewed as a flexible space rather than relied upon as a formally marketed fourth bedroom until its status has been confirmed. There are two bath/shower rooms across the house. The ground floor includes a bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower enclosure, while the first floor has a shower room, giving useful provision across both levels.

Outside. The property is approached through a gated entrance onto a substantial block-paved driveway, with parking for several vehicles as well as the integral garage. The garage offers secure parking or valuable storage, while the frontage makes arriving home and accommodating visitors straightforward. To the rear, the enclosed garden is principally laid to lawn and includes a patio area for outdoor seating. The double doors from the family room create the strongest connection with this space, allowing the garden to become a natural extension of the main living accommodation in warmer weather.

Location & Lifestyle. Orrell combines a settled residential setting with a useful range of day-to-day amenities. The local centre provides convenience shops, food and drink outlets, and other services, while a pharmacy on Church Street and medical provision at Bradshaw Street offer practical local facilities; buyers should make their own enquiries regarding registration and availability. Local primary education is also represented within Orrell, including Orrell Newfold Primary School, with catchment and places to be confirmed directly with the relevant authority.

For time outdoors, Orrell Water Park offers woodland walks, footpaths, a play area and fishing, giving the area a genuine open-space resource. Gathurst station is on the Manchester–Southport rail route, while the wider Wigan road network supports onward travel by car. As with any location, prospective purchasers should check current timetables and their own preferred routes.

Viewing Summary. For buyers seeking a detached home with room to evolve, this is an appealing combination of scale, flexible ground-floor living and practical outside provision. Approximately 2,089 sq ft of accommodation, three first-floor bedrooms, a sizeable family room, fitted kitchen, garage, gated parking and enclosed garden give the property a strong foundation for a range of lifestyles. A viewing is the best way to appreciate how the rooms connect and the flexibility that the ground-floor arrangement can offer.

Every care has been taken in preparing these property particulars; however, they are intended as a general guide only and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Any matter of particular importance should be independently verified by prospective purchasers before proceeding. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. Arnold & Phillips Chorley has not verified the property’s tenure, and buyers should ask their solicitor to confirm this. References to appliances, fixtures and fittings do not imply that they are in working order, and photographs are for illustrative purposes only; items shown may not be included in the sale. All measurements and dimensions are approximate.

EPC Rating: C

Location

Location & Lifestyle. Orrell combines a settled residential setting with a useful range of day-to-day amenities. The local centre provides convenience shops, food and drink outlets, and other services, while a pharmacy on Church Street and medical provision at Bradshaw Street offer practical local facilities; buyers should make their own enquiries regarding registration and availability. Local primary education is also represented within Orrell, including Orrell Newfold Primary School, with catchment and places to be confirmed directly with the relevant authority.

For time outdoors, Orrell Water Park offers woodland walks, footpaths, a play area and fishing, giving the area a genuine open-space resource. Gathurst station is on the Manchester–Southport rail route, while the wider Wigan road network supports onward travel by car. As with any location, prospective purchasers should check current timetables and their own preferred routes.