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About
10 Birkenhillock Road Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in a popular residential area of Forres, this lovely 2-bedroom semi-detached house enjoys a peaceful location close to open fields, woodlands and a golf course.
A superb setting with easy access to long walks and biking routes from the front door and further leisure facilities available in town.
Approximately 20 mins walk, 5-minute drive or a trip on the Forbeshill-Town bus service to the amenities of Forres, 10 Birkenhillock Road would make an ideal home for small families or a great option for those wishing to downsize.
Accommodation The attractive exterior features attractive rose-coloured facing bricks with a contrasting white roughcast above, internally this well-maintained property is in walk-in condition and decorated in light, neutral tones throughout.
Accommodation is across two floors; comprising living room and kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms and a shower room on the upper floor.
Neat front and rear gardens, driveway and detached garage complete the picture. The house itself is partially roughcast and has an attractive red brick cladding to the bottom half.
Entrance is via the side of the house where there is an overhang porch roof to keep you dry, with light. Up a step into the house via the new partially glazed double-glazed door into the hallway.
Stairs to the right, leads to upstairs.
The kitchen has been updated to a sleek grey gloss with contrasting white worktop; it has upper and lower cabinetry with the sink ideally located beneath the double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
The lounge/diner is a spacious room. It has convenient storage built in below the stairs, has a large window overlooking the front garden and has a dedicated space for a small dining table and chairs.
Upstairs we have 2 bedrooms and a shower room, The primary bedroom has ample space for a double bed and furniture and further benefits from a large storage cupboard which houses the water heater.
The second bedroom is currently set up as an office; it would be a spacious single room or small double.
The shower room boasts an updated double enclosed walk-in shower with electric shower, pedestal sink, WC and a heated towel rail all highlighted with a modern grey wet wall finish.
There are gardens to both the front and rear of the property. The front garden has established shrubs which allow privacy and is laid to lawn.
The rear garden is low maintenance with a paved patio and a gravel area ready to put your own stamp on. The garage has a new roof making it a great storage option.
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 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.
Room Dimensions Lounge (3.7m x 4.0m) Kitchen (2.0m x 2.4m) Bedroom (2.0m at widest x 3.5m) Bedroom (2.6m x 2.9m) Shower room (1.9m x 1.6m) Please note that all measurements and distances are approximate and provided for guidance only.
Value & comps
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