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About
Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac within an already peaceful cul-de-sac off Glasgow Road, number 36 Forest Grove is a substantial four bedroom family home with something rather special behind it – a wooded backdrop leading directly towards Dean Castle Country Park and Estate, giving the rear of the property a lovely sense of seclusion that is not always easy to find so close to town.
Inside, the house offers generous proportions throughout and a layout that works particularly well for family life.
The welcoming entrance hall leads through to a large living room measuring almost 22 feet in length, a genuinely impressive space with plenty of room for comfortable seating and accommodating a designated dining area, while a wood-burning stove provides an attractive focal point and a cosy feel during the colder months.
Patio doors at the rear open directly onto the garden, making it easy to move between the house and outdoor space, particularly when entertaining or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon.
The kitchen sits to the rear of the property and has been upgraded in recent years, offering a modern range of fitted units and workspace with room for the everyday essentials, while a downstairs WC adds useful convenience.
Upstairs, the generous landing immediately gives you a sense of the space on offer, with four bedrooms branching off it – and these are not your average bedrooms.
All four are comfortably double in size, with two benefiting from built-in wardrobes, providing excellent sleeping space as well as useful storage.
The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, while the remaining rooms are also generously proportioned, giving the flexibility to create bedrooms, a home office, dressing room or whatever your household needs.
The upstairs shower room has also been fully upgraded and features a large double walk-in shower, creating a smart and practical space for busy mornings.
Outside is where the setting really comes into its own.
The rear garden is south facing and has been thoughtfully landscaped, with a patio area providing the perfect spot for alfresco dining, a lawn for children or pets and established trees to the rear providing an extra layer of screening and privacy.
With the wooded surroundings of Dean Castle Country Park immediately beyond, the garden feels particularly peaceful and green, yet you are still only minutes from the centre of Kilmarnock.
The location is exceptionally convenient for everyday life, with Forest Grove positioned just off Glasgow Road and Tesco supermarket literally around the corner for those last-minute essentials.
Onthank Primary School is within easy walking distance, while local bus services are readily accessible nearby.
For commuters, the X77 provides a direct service through to Bothwell Street in Glasgow City Centre, offering a useful public transport link without the need to drive into the city.
Kilmarnock itself provides a broad range of shops, restaurants, schools, leisure facilities and transport connections, while the surrounding countryside and Dean Castle Country Park offer plenty of opportunity to get outdoors.
Put simply, this is a spacious family home in a quiet position with four genuinely large bedrooms, a south-facing garden and a leafy outlook – all while keeping the convenience of Glasgow Road and the town's amenities close at hand.
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