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About
A lovely 2-bed mid-terrace house in walk-in condition situated in an established residential area of Forres.
Wonderfully bright, well-apportioned home, with a dining kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom, with enclosed front and rear gardens.
The fabulous south-facing rear garden is spacious and primarily laid to lawn.
Close to the amenities of Forres including shops, schools, medical and leisure provision, and transport links, and within minutes of beautiful walks and bike trails in the nearby Sanqhuar woods.
An ideal first time buy, downsize or buy-to-let. Accommodation Spanning the width of the house, the bright sitting room is a welcoming space for relaxing and entertaining.
Large picture windows overlooking the front and rear gardens allow light to stream in, with feature alcoves to either side of the chimney breast providing character.
The kitchen, accessed from the living room, also spans the width of the house, with doors and windows to the north and south.
With a wide range of upper and lower cabinets with integrated cooker, hob and extractor fan, and space for an undercounter washing machine, fridge and freezer, this ample kitchen has space to accommodate a breakfast table.
The staircase leads from the front hall to the upper floor and the 2 double bedrooms and bathroom.
The bathroom contains a 3-piece suite comprising a wash hand basin, WC and bath, with an electric shower above, which is tiled for ease of cleaning.
Both double bedrooms have built-in wardrobes with sliding, mirrored doors.
With recently installed uPVC doors, light-coloured carpets and white walls, this delightful home is in immaculate move-in condition. Both front and rear gardens are enclosed, great for kids and dogs.
The generous rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with paving slabs creating a path.
A paved area for garden furniture is immediately outside the back door with a wooden shed with window providing storage for garden tools and bikes.
Mature shrubs and trees make this a delightful garden space.
Dimensions Lounge (5.3m x 3.2m) Kitchen (5.3m x 2.0m) Bathroom Principal bedroom (4.1m x 2.4m) Bedroom 2 (3.7m x2.6m) 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.
Value & comps
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