13 Grant Road, Forres, IV36 1GS

Property Summary

A delightful 2-bed semi-detached, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of most amenities.  To the side of the house is an open, grassy area. With front and rear gardens, a driveway, and a single garage this lovely house would make an ideal first time buy, buy-to-let or downsize home.

Accommodation

Entering through a UPVC double glazed door with wide, double glazed side panel into a tiled front porch (2.0m x 1.1m), ideal for outdoor shoes and coats.  A double glazed UPVC door leads into the house with a handrail to the side.

Hallway

A wide hallway providing access to all ground floor accommodation with curved stairs leading to the upper floor.  Under the stairs there is ample room for storage or a cupboard.

Shower room (1.9m x 1.9m)

A bright, modern shower room with a two-piece, white suite, comprising WC, with hidden cistern, and wash hand basin inset to bathroom cabinet.   A separate shower enclosure houses an electric shower and has integral handrails, shower seat and shelving.

A large medicine cupboard with glazed doors and electric lights sits above the basin.  A window to the front of the house provides natural light and ventilation.  All the walls are lined with wet wall with laminate flooring and a heated towel rail.

Living/Dining room (3.4m x 6.6m)

A large, dual-aspect, sitting/dining room with south-facing, double windows towards the front of the house and a further window toward the rear garden.  A deep alcove to the side of the feature gas fire provides ample space for a bookshelf or cupboards.  Sufficient room for a dining table to seat 4.  Vertical blinds, curtains and curtain rail, pelmet, and tie backs.

Dining kitchen (4.2m x 3.5m)

A bright, spacious dining kitchen to the rear of the house with lovely views to the enclosed garden.  With a wide range of wood base and wall mounted units the kitchen currently has an integrated breakfast bar accommodating seating for 4, however would be of a size to allow a dining table.  Integrated gas hob, extractor fan and oven with space for an undercounter fridge and washing machine.  A one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink with mixer taps sits below the window towards the back garden.  Heated towel rail.  Laminate floor.  Double glazed, opaque UPVC door leads to the back porch.

Back Porch

The enclosed back porch provides access to the shed with a half glazed UPVC door leading to the back garden.  Coat hooks.

Shed (2m x 1.2m)

An integral, concrete shed with a high roof, great for storage for garden equipment, ironing board etc.

Upstairs:

Bedroom 1 (3.1m x 4.2m)

A large bedroom with high coombed ceilings and a large Velux window.  A built-in wardrobe provides shelf and hanging space.

Bedroom 2 (2.8m x 4.2m)

A spacious double bedroom with a large Velux window toward the rear of the house.  Single built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Carpet.  Integrated Velux blind.

Hallway cupboard

The large walk-in hallway cupboard is carpeted and has 2 shelves. Access to insulated loft space is within the cupboard.

Gardens

13 Grant Road has enclosed front and rear gardens

The front garden is laid primarily to stone chips with a locblock driveway leading to the single garage.  A paved path leads through a wooden gate to the front door.  The rear garden has a lovely mix of lawn and patio area with an enclosed patio area with ample space for outdoor seating immediately adjacent to the backdoor.  The large lawn has a rotary dryer and green house.  To the rear of the house there is a 6-foot privacy fence and to the side of the house further wooden fencing.

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.