108 Forbeshill, Forres, Moray, IV36 1JL

Property Summary

A spacious 3-bed, detached, family home in a popular residential area of Forres.  Located close to walking and cycling routes and the golf course, 108 Forbeshill enjoys lovely views over Findhorn Bay, open farmland to the front and to woodlands at the rear.   All the amenities of town are within walking distance, or a short drive, and the local town bus service has stops close by.  Accommodation is across 2 floors, with the living room kitchen/diner, one bedroom and a modern shower room on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and family bathroom on the upper floor.  A conservatory, integral single garage and wrap-around gardens complete the picture.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR

Entering through a uPVC front door with glazed panel into a vestibule area containing handy built-in storage cupboards, ideal for shedding outdoor coats and boots.  A door with glazed panels leads into the hallway, from which a staircase with a turn and mid-landing leads to the upper floor. A deep understairs cupboard provides great storage and further storage in the hallway is provided by an alcove with cupboards beneath.

Living Room (5.6m x 3.6m)

A large and spacious living room with a picture window looking out to the pretty front garden. A feature fireplace with marble hearth, marble-effect surround and wooden mantlepiece houses a coal-effect gas fire, adding ambience and warmth. A door with glazed panels to the hallway facilitates the movement of natural light. Vertical blinds, curtains, curtain pole, carpet.

Open-plan Kitchen/Diner:

Kitchen (2.6m x 2.7m)

The kitchen area contains a wide range of upper and lower cabinets and drawers.  Space and plumbing for undercounter washing machine and slim-line dishwasher, space for free-standing cooker. A single stainless-steel sink with drainer sits beneath the side-facing window.  A wide breakfast bar with undercounter cupboards on both sides serves both the kitchen and diner spaces. Vinyl flooring.

Diner (3.7m x 2.7m)

The diner area is carpeted and offers plenty of space for a table seating 6.  A glazed door and side screen provides access to the conservatory and allows the flow of natural light. Curtain pole, curtains.

Conservatory (3.1m x 1.8m)

The conservatory has wall-to wall windows on 3 sides and is an ideal spot to enjoy a morning coffee whilst watching the variety of birds that visit the rear garden.  Sloping Perspex roof.  Wall-mounted shelves.  Carpet.

Shower Room (1.4m x 1.6m)

This modern shower room contains a 2-piece white suite comprising WC and pedestal basin.  A separate, corner, shower enclosure contains an electric shower and is lined with wet wall material.  A high-level opaque window provides natural light and ventilation.  Heated ladder towel rail.  Vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 1 (2.4m x 2.8m)

This ample double bedroom is on the ground floor, with a large window looking out to the rear garden.   Suitable for a multitude of uses including a spacious office, playroom, additional sitting room or convenient downstairs bedroom. Built-in bedroom unit comprises wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves and drawers with dressing table mirror above.  Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.

The carpeted staircase with handrails on both sides and a window, leads to the upper landing where there is a built-in cupboard and the loft access hatch.

UPSTAIRS

Bedroom 2 (5.0m at widest x 2.8m)

This very spacious double bedroom has a large window looking to the front garden and enjoying beautiful views over the open farmland beyond.  Generous storage is provided by 3 double built-in wardrobes, all with hanging rails and shelves, 2 with wooden sliding doors and the middle wardrobe with mirror sliding doors.

Family Bathroom (3.0m x 1.6m)

The bathroom contains a 3-piece, stone-coloured, suite comprising WC, pedestal basin and corner bath with electric shower above.  Built in storage cupboards.  Velux window in the coombed ceiling, providing natural light and ventilation.  Walls have wood-panelling to half-hight with tiling above and tiling around the bath area. Vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 3 (3.3m x 3.5m)

A lovely bright bedroom with large window overlooking the rear garden, with views to woodland beyond. Built-in cupboard with hanging rail and purpose-built bedroom unit comprising 2 double wardrobes, drawers and a vanity shelf and mirror. Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.

Outside and Gardens

To the front of the house there is a single, integral, garage and a double driveway, providing parking for at least 2 cars. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a circular planting bed in the centre, and a hedge along the edge at the pavement.  The rest of the garden boundaries are formed of timber fencing and there is a small gate leading from the front garden to one of the side gardens.  A paved pathway leads from the driveway to the front door and around the other side garden.  The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrubs planted around the edges, and there is a small, paved, patio area providing a great spot for garden furniture and sitting out.  There is a timber shed in the rear garden.

Forres

Forres is a thriving small town in the northeast of Scotland. With an active high street offering butchers, bakers, cafes, gift shops, hairdressers, a tailor, post office and grocery shops, it continues to offer a wide selection of services. The town boasts large parks and woodland walks, having been placed, or won, the relevant section of Britain in Bloom on multiple occasions. Primary and secondary schooling is available in the town, with the Drumduan Steiner school offering alternative education and Gordonstoun private school a mere 11 miles away with transport available daily.

Healthcare is available in Forres with hospitals in Elgin (12 miles) and Inverness (26 miles). Transport links are excellent with a regular bus running between Aberdeen and Inverness, a train station also on the main line between Aberdeen and Inverness and airports in both Inverness and Aberdeen providing daily flights to domestic and international destinations.

Outdoor opportunities are incredible with the beautiful white sand beaches of Findhorn less than 5 miles away, offering sailing, paddleboarding and wild swimming, skiing is available in both The Lecht and Cairngorms, both less than an hour away, and endless opportunities for walking, biking, horse riding and hiking in the vast forests of Culbin and Newtyle.

Please note that all measurements and distances are approximate and provided for guidance only.