11 Argentier Road, Forres, Moray, IV36 1FE

Property Summary

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in a popular residential area of Forres, this substantially extended, lovely 4-bedroom semi-detached bungalow 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, 11 Argentier Road would make an ideal family home or a great option for those wishing to downsize.

Accommodation

All accommodation is on the ground floor and comprises living room, dining kitchen, utility room, family bathroom and 4 bedrooms, one of which is ensuite.  Outside there are gardens around 3 sides and a separate garage is located nearby.

Entering through a uPVC front door with a glass panel into the carpeted vestibule, where a built-in cupboard houses the electrical consumer unit, beyond which the hallway provides access to most of the accommodation.  There are 2 further cupboards in the hallway, one of which contains the gas boiler.

Living Room (5.8m x 3.2m)

A lovely bright living space with a beautiful picture window looking to the neat front garden.  A fireplace provides a cosy focal point to the room and sits on a lovely wooden hearth, with painted wooden surrounds and mantle shelf, and marble insert.  Beautiful double doors with decorative glass panels lead into the hallway, aiding the flow of natural light. Curtains and curtain pole and vertical blinds.  Carpet.

Bedroom 1 (2.6m x 2.6m)

A front facing single bedroom with a lovely big window looking out to the front garden.  Double built-in wardrobe with sliding doors containing hanging rail and shelves.   Roller blind. Carpet.

Family bathroom (3.2m x 2.2m)

The bright and modern family bathroom contains a 3-piece white suite comprising WC, pedestal washbasin and bath with a mains shower above.  Glass shower screen and a handrail.  Wet wall around the bath, featuring handy inset shelves.  Tiling around the bath and a tiled floor. Wall mounted mirror above the washbasin. Tall ladder radiator.  An opaque window looks to the side of the house, providing ventilation and natural light.

Utility Room (2.0m x 2.1m)

This convenient utility room has space for an under-counter washing machine plus another appliance.  A single stainless-steel sink with mixer taps is inset to a worktop, with a cabinet below.  Tile backsplash and wall-mounted cabinets above the sink.  Tiled flooring.  Wooden door with glass panels leading into the kitchen and an external door leads out to the side garden.

Dining kitchen (4.1m x 3.8m)

A lovely dining/kitchen with a good range of upper and lower cabinets, drawers and a tall larder unit.   Integrated dishwasher and a free-standing range type cooker with 6 burners and a wide extractor fan above.  Plenty of space for a large free-standing fridge/freezer.  Tall radiator with a modern, pale grey finish.  Beneath the window looking to the rear garden is a one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink with drainer and mixer taps.  Plenty of room for a table seating 4.  The kitchen is spacious, bright and dual aspect with patio doors leading out to the rear garden. Curtain pole and curtains. Tiled flooring.

Bedroom 2 (3.4m x 2.6m)

An ample sized double bedroom with a window looking out to the rear garden.  Built-in cupboard with a hanging rail and shelf.  Roller blind. Carpet.

Principal Bedroom (2.8m x 4.0m)

The principal bedroom is a generous double bedroom with a bright, fresh feel with a window facing the pleasant rear garden.  Roller blind, curtain pole and curtains.  Wood-effect laminate floor.  Door leading to the ensuite.

Ensuite (1.7m x 1.9m)

This handy ensuite contains a 2-piece white suite comprising a sink inset to a cabinet below with a wet wall, back splash and a wall mounted mirror above.  There is a separate shower enclosure which is lined with wet wall, houses an electric shower and has a full-length glass door.  Opaque window looking to the side of the house and heated ladder radiator.  Vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 4/Study (3.0m x 1.7m)

A single bedroom, currently used as an office, has a window facing the front garden.  Countertop along the length of the room with wooden wall-mounted shelves above, with further shelving to another wall.  Wood effect laminate flooring.

Outside

The front garden is mainly laid to chips with some stepping stones and is bounded by timber fencing.  This easy to maintain front garden is planted with lovely shrubs of different colours and a hedge.  A high wooden gate leads to the rear garden.

The rear garden has a paved patio area down a couple of steps from the patio doors, which is an ideal spot for entertaining or just sitting catching the sun.  Mainly laid to lawn, with small areas of gravel, this garden is peaceful and pleasant and bounded by some hedging and some wooden fencing.  Shrubs and trees have been planted to add colour and interest.  From the rear garden there is a high wooden gate leading to a further area of garden which is laid to lawn and screened with hedging.  All of the gardens are fully enclosed, ideal for children and pets at play.

11 Argentier Road comes with a brick-built single garage which is located a short distance down a small lane next to the neighbouring property.

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.