42 Falconer Avenue, Forres, IV36 2PA

Property Summary

42 Falconer Avenue is an immaculate, modern, 3-bed detached house in the popular residential area of Knockomie. Within easy access of wonderful countryside walks and all the amenities of town, 42 Falconer Avenue is a lovely family home in move-in condition. In an elevated position, 42 Falconer Avenue has a convenient Co-op, café, dentist and doctor within a few minutes’ walk. Lovely woodland walks around Sanquhar woods and pond, and Loch of the Blairs are close by. The many other amenities that Forres offers, such as leisure centre, library, schools and bustling High Street are within easy walking distance.

A differentiator for this lovely house is the division of the garage into a home office space to the rear and a gym space to the front, accessible directly from the house.

Accommodation comprises; 3 double bedrooms, living room, Kitchen/Dining room, sun lounge, utility room, WC, bathroom and shower room.

Entering via a wooden front door with a glazed panel and a glazed side screen into a welcoming entrance hall with wood-effect laminate flooring. A straight, carpeted staircase leads to the upper accommodation and a glazed door to the living room, with a further door to the garage.

Living Room (4.4m x 3.3m)

An inviting, bright living space with large windows with vertical blinds, looking to the front garden.  Wooden doors with glazed panels to the hall and dining room, amplify the light to the room.  Carpet.

Kitchen/Dining room (5.5m x 2.8m)

A wonderfully light room with the kitchen offering a wide range of upper and lower cabinets with a contemporary pale grey finish and contrasting dark wood effect countertops. The integrated appliances in this well designed kitchen include an oven, gas hob, extractor fan, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.   Sitting beneath the window to the back garden is a one and a half sink with drainer and mixer taps.

There is ample space for a table seating four and from the dining area there is access to a walk-in understairs cupboard.    Vinyl flooring.  Door to the utility room.

Utility Room (2.1m x 1.7m)

A continuation of the colours from the kitchen area with pale grey cabinets and contrasting worktops.  There is a single stainless-steel sink with drainer and mixer tap under the window looking out to the rear garden.  Wall mounted storage cupboard and space and plumbing for a washing machine.  Vinyl flooring.  A wooden door, with a glazed panel, opens to the rear garden. Door to WC.

WC (2.1m x 1.1m)

Perfect for the garden and kitchen, this convenient WC contains a 2-piece white suite comprising WC and wall mounted wash basin, with a large wall mounted wall mirror above. Tiled to half height around the walls for ease of cleaning with an opaque window for natural light and ventilation. Heated, tall towel rail.

Sun Lounge (3.7m x 2.8m)

Open plan to the dining room, the triple-aspect sun lounge is flooded with light. Double patio doors, with vertical blinds, open directly an ample patio area, perfect for outside dining, or relaxing in the sun. The sun lounge is a wonderful feature, providing an additional living space for all times of year. Grey tile-effect vinyl flooring.

Carpeted stairs lead to the upper landing providing access to the bedrooms, en suite and family bathroom. A storage cupboard contains the hot water tank.

Principal Bedroom (6.6m x 3.1m (at widest))

A fabulous bedroom suite with a spacious room, with 2 large Velux windows allowing light to stream in and a separate dressing area with a double wardrobe with mirrored, sliding doors leading to the ensuite.  Carpet.

Ensuite (2.0m x 1.7m)

A lovely, bright ensuite, tiled to half height containing a  2-piece white suite comprising WC, with hidden cistern, and wash basin inset to a cabinet with cupboards below, a shelf to the side, and a wall mounted mirror above. A fully tiled, separate shower enclosure contains a rainfall mains shower. An opaque window to the rear provides natural light and ventilation. Tall, heated towel rail and vinyl flooring.

Family bathroom (2.3m x 1.6m)

A spacious family bathroom containing a 3-piece white suite comprising WC with hidden cistern, rectangular wash basin inset to a bathroom cabinet with a shelf and wall-to-wall mirror above, and jacuzzi bath with mains shower.  Tall, heated towel rail. The bathroom is tiled to half height around 3 walls and fully tiled around the bath enclosure.  Opaque window looking out to the rear garden.

Bedroom 2 (3.0m x 2.1m)

A bright single, or small double, bedroom with a window, with a venetian blind, looking out over the rear patio.  A double built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors provides storage.  Carpet.

Bedroom 3 (3.3m x 3.6m)

A generous double bedroom with a window overlooking the tidy front garden. A double built in wardrobe, with sliding mirrored doors has a hanging rail and shelf.  Venetian blind, curtain pole, curtains.  Carpet.

Garden and Outbuildings

To the front the garden is divided between lawn and driveway with a low wooden boundary fence to the side. The lawn as hedge to the front and a tree.  The paviour driveway, in front of the garage door, and to the side of the house, accommodates parking for 3 cars.

A path leads around the side of the house and through a tall wooden gate to the enclosed rear garden which is perfect for children or pets. The rear garden has an area of lawn, a raised bed and ample space for a greenhouse and shed.  The neat pathway continues further around to the other side of the house where there is a paved patio, providing a super spot to sit out and catch the sun. There is a wooden shed at the side of the house and a UPVC garden storage box.

The integral garage has been divided to provide an office/workshop space, with wood-effect laminate flooring, and separate storage/gym space.  The garage contains the hybrid heat pump and the electric consumer unit.

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.