27 Birkenhillock Road, Forres, IV36 1FH

Property Summary

Presented in walk-in condition, this extended 3-bedroom, 2-reception room, detached bungalow, with front and rear gardens, and a garage, enjoys an elevated position with open views of farmland and Findhorn Bay.  Situated in the ever-popular Forbeshill area of Forres, 27 Birkenhillock Road has lovely countryside and woodland walks from the door and is close to cycle trails and the golf course.  All amenities of town, including shops, post office, schools, cafes and medical services, are within walking distance, a short drive, or a bus ride away using the local town service.

Accommodation

All accommodation is on ground floor level and comprises spacious living room, kitchen, dining/family room, utility room, accessible wet room and 3 bedrooms. A small, private, south- western patio, detached single garage, large driveway and front and rear gardens complete the picture.

Enter through front door with a decorative glass panel and into the L-shaped hallway, which provides direct access to most of the accommodation.

The generous size living room has a large picture window with views over the front garden to the woods of Drumduan and Cluny Hill beyond. A door with glazed panels from the hallway enhances the movement of natural light.

The kitchen has a good range of upper and lower shaker-style cabinets, beautiful wooden countertops, and a deep shelving unit. Space for a freestanding cooker with an extractor above.  A great feature is the Belfast sink with ornate mixer tap above.  The modern tiled backsplashes with mosaic trims are a superb finishing touch. From the kitchen, an open archway leads into the dining room/family room, which is a fantastic additional living space with engineered wooden flooring and a wall-mounted pebble-effect fire with wooden surround.  Double doors open out to the patio, offering ease of transition between indoor and outdoor entertaining.  A further door with glazed panels leads to utility room.

The utility room is a bright space with an external door with glazed panels leading out to the rear garden. A large window offers views over fields and Findhorn Bay.  In terms of utility, there are 3 tall cabinets, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for fridge freezer and a further appliance.

The front-facing bedroom has double built-in wardrobes.  Both rear bedrooms enjoy open views, and one has a built-in wardrobe.  A storage cupboard in the hallway houses the gas boiler and has shelves for linens.  The generous storage space in this desirable property adds extra appeal.

The large and accessible wet room contains a white suite comprising WC and wall-mounted washbasin. The centrally draining shower area is fitted with an electric shower and grab rails. Wet wall material around 3 walls and tiling to the other, plus non-slip flooring.

Outside and Gardens

Stepping outside, the front garden is laid to lawn edged with a low timber fence and a paved path to the front door.  The large concrete driveway has space for multiple vehicles, at the end of which is a detached garage. The rear garden features a ramp to the back door, a small patio area for sitting out, and a grassed area. Timber privacy fencing.

Room Dimensions

Living room (4.7m x 3.7m)

Kitchen (2.7m x 2.6m)

Dining/Family room (3.4m x 2.6m)

Utility room (2.6m x 2.3m)

Bedroom 1 (2.4m x 4.8m at its widest)

Bedroom 2 (3.5m x 2.4m)

Bedroom 3 (2.7m x 3.4m)

Wet room (2.4m x 1.9m)

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 and Gordonstoun private school is 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.