49 Forbeshill, Forres, Moray, IV36 1JJ

Property Summary

Situated in a well-established and ever-popular residential area of Forres, this 2-bedroom detached bungalow would make an ideal family home or desirable option for those looking to downsize.  Enjoying a great setting in a quiet cul-de-sac with easy access to long walks and biking routes almost on the doorstep, 49 Forbeshill is close to all the amenities of Forres, such as schools, medical and leisure provision, shops and transport links.   Accommodation is on the ground floor and comprises, living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. An integral single garage and wrap-around gardens complete the picture.

Enter through a uPVC front door with glazed panels and a glazed side screen into the L-shaped hallway.  The hallway has 2 walk-in storage cupboards, one containing the gas boiler and the other containing the electric consumer unit.

Living Room (3.5m x 5.0m)

A spacious and bright living room with a large picture window looking out to the front garden.  Feature fireplace, with marble-effect hearth and wooden surround and mantlepiece, houses and electric coal-effect fire.

Kitchen (2.6m x 2.5m)

The kitchen contains a good range of upper and lower cabinets and drawers, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated electric single oven with electric hob and extractor fan above.  Single stainless-steel sink with drainer and mixer tap sits beneath a window overlooking the pretty flowers in the rear garden.  Tiled backsplash above cooker, sink and preparation area.

Bedroom 1 (3.4m x 2.5m)

An ample double bedroom with window looking out to the colourful flowers of the rear garden.

Bedroom 2 (3.6m x 2.3m)

Another double bedroom overlooking the rear garden and containing a built-in cupboard fitted with hanging rail and shelf.

Bathroom (2.6m x 2.1m)

The bathroom contains a white 3-piece suite comprising WC with hidden cistern, washbasin inset to built-in cabinets and a bath with electric shower above. The walls around the bath are fully tiled and the remaining walls tiled to half-height. Wall-mounted medicine cabinet with mirror doors.  An opaque side-window provides natural light and ventilation.

Outside and Gardens

The front garden is laid to lawn bounded a low, timber, fence.  The driveway with paving slabs leads to the single, integral, garage. A concrete path leads around the side of the house to the lovely rear garden. The rear garden is laid to lawn with many beautiful mature shrubs and small trees, such as Japanese acer, camellias and rhododendrons, all of which are covered in colourful blooms.  The rear garden is bounded by high timber fencing and the other side garden has a paved path leading to the front garden and is planted with shrubs.  The rear garden is a lovely private space which could easily be secured for children and pets.

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.