129C & D High Street, Forres, Moray, IV36 1DX

Property Summary

Sitting in a secluded close, just seconds from the High Street, this beautiful Grade C-Listed three-bedroom stone, character house would make a wonderful family home, first time buy, or buy-to-let. Originally two houses, 129C and D have been tastefully combined to create one substantial family home on 3 floors with lots of original features such as the lovely curved staircase with wooden balustrades, the deep stone fireplace and small cellar.

With a shared garden close, and an additional private garden with wonderful views towards the magnificent building of St Lawrence Church, this lovely character house is a must see. 

ACCOMMODATION

Entering through a half glazed UPVC door into a spacious hallway providing access to the sitting room, downstairs bedroom and with a beautiful, character, curved staircase leading to the upper floors. Carpet.

Sitting Room (4.3m x 4.4m)

A truly charming sitting room with a window facing towards the colourful close. A wood burning stove sits on a concrete hearth in a deep original stone fireplace, providing a lovely feature to the room. Bookshelves have been fitted to one wall. Carpet. Curtain pole.

Kitchen (4.2m x 4.3m)

A wonderfully bright, large, dining/kitchen with a wide range of modern, white, upper and lower kitchen cabinets contrasting with a light wood effect countertop. White tiled backsplash. A one-and-a-half basin with mixer tap and drainer sits beneath the window looking towards St Lawrence church. Freestanding washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer. Integrated gas hob and electric oven. A deep built-in cupboard with shelves also houses the gas central heating boiler. To the front of the house a deep window seat with cupboard beneath provides a lovely nook to sit in, and a half glazed UPVC door leads towards the close.

Bedroom 1 (2.0m x 3.4m)

Bedroom 1 is a large single bedroom with a window facing towards the manicured lawn to the front to St Lawrence church. Lovely views of the High Street, a superb large tree and the church. Laminate floor, coat hooks. A cupboard area under the stairs, with a curtain pole and curtain, provides great storage and access to the cellar.

From the hall a wonderful, curved staircase with wooden balustrades leads to the upper two floors.

First floor

First floor accommodation comprises a large double bedroom and spacious bathroom.

Bedroom 2 (3.4m x 4.5m)

With high ceilings and a cast iron fireplace set in a tile surround with a wooden mantelpiece, this bedroom is a lovely example of a classic, character home bedroom. A deep press cupboard with shelves provides storage and a large window facing to the close allows light to stream in. Laminate flooring. Curtains and curtain pole.

Bathroom (4.4m x 2m)

An extremely spacious bathroom containing a three-piece bathroom suite comprising WC, pedestal basin with tiled backsplash with wall-mounted mirror above, and bath with mains shower, wet wall surrounds and wooden bath panel. An opaque window faces towards the church with a radiator beneath. Built in shelves. Linoleum flooring.

Second floor

The second floor of this wonderful house provides a superb private space with an area suitable for a desk or child play area and a separate bedroom.

Bedroom 3 (4.4m x 3.3m)

A large bedroom with coombed ceilings and a dormer window providing views over the adjacent rooftops to the hills and woods beyond. Views of the Black Isle are visible. Character wooden barn door. Roller blind.

Study area (3.5m x 1.9m)

With a window looking towards Forres High Street and a mature tree to the front of St Lawrence church, this wonderfully peaceful area would make the ideal area for a desk. Carpet.

Outside

129C&D High Street sits on a private close just seconds from Forres High Street. A wide pedestrian close runs along the front of the house, providing access to the adjacent homes. A private garden, currently unfenced has an area of grass with ample room for playing or growing fruit and vegetables. A large mature tree with a swing sits at the corner of the garden. Amazing views towards St Lawrence church.

(Please note that all measurements given are approximate and should be treated as indicative)