16 St Leonards Drive, Forres, Moray, IV36 1GD

Property Summary

Situated in a prime location in Forres this substantial 4-bedroom, detached house with large gardens and integral garage is within easy walking distance of most amenities, including shopping, schools and sports facilities. The picturesque Sanquhar loch is just around the corner, providing lovely walking trails and biking routes through the adjoining woodlands. This property would make a wonderful family or multi-generational family home. Set in an elevated position with wonderful views across to Cluny Hill, 16 St. Leonards Drive is in need of some modernisation.

Accommodation on the ground floor comprises 3 double bedrooms (one ensuite), family bathroom, spacious living room, mezzanine reading area and dining kitchen.  Accommodation on the lower ground floor comprises bedroom 4/flexible living space and a bathroom.

Entering ground floor level through the uPVC front door with glazed panels and side screen into a carpeted vestibule containing a low-level cupboard.  A wooden door with glazed panels and side screen leads into the hallway. The L-shaped hallway contains a built-in cupboard and provides access to most of the ground floor living accommodation.  Carpet.

Bedroom 1 (3.5m x 3.6m)

An ample double bedroom with a window to the side of the house and views towards woodland.  Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.  A door leads to a small dressing area containing a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, hanging rail and shelf.  A further door leads to the ensuite.

Ensuite shower room (1.7m x 1.7m)

The convenient ensuite contains a 2-piece coloured suite comprising WC and wash basin inset to a storage cupboard, with a tiled backsplash and wall mounted mirror above.  The separate shower enclosure, with wet wall surround, houses a mains shower.

Living Room (4.8m x 6.0m)

This bright, dual aspect living room benefits from bounteous natural light streaming in through the sliding patio doors and the window to the side.  The patio doors lead on to a large, enclosed veranda with great views over Cluny Hill.  A fireplace with wooden surrounds and marble-effect hearth houses a living flame gas fire, providing a cosy feature to the room.   Curtain poles, curtains, carpet.

Dining Kitchen (3.7m x 5.7m)

A spacious dining kitchen containing a good range of upper and lower cabinets, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher and space for a free-standing fridge-freezer and free-standing cooker.  A large window looks out to the enclosed side garden, beneath which is the stainless-steel sink with drainer.   There is plenty space for a table seating 4-6.  The wall-mounted Vaillant gas boiler is located in the kitchen. Access hatch to the loft; external door leading to the side garden.  Curtain rail, curtains, vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 2 (3.5m x 2.9m)

A double bedroom with large windows overlooking to the rear garden. Double built-in wardrobes with sliding doors.  Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.

Bedroom 3 (3.4m x 2.9m)

A double bedroom with large windows looking out towards the rear garden.  Double built-in wardrobes with sliding wooden doors.  Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.

Family Bathroom (3.5m x 2.0m)

A lovely, bright family bathroom containing a 3-piece coloured suite comprising WC, bath and pedestal basin with wall-mounted mirror above.  The separate shower enclosure has a mains shower.  Opaque window allows for natural light and ventilation.  A deep linen cupboard houses the hot water tank and has shelves.

Mezzanine Reading Room (3.7m x 2.2m)

A lovely feature is the mezzanine reading room, providing an airy and versatile living space. Accessed from both the living room and the kitchen, the mezzanine features triple windows facing out over St.Leonards Drive towards Cluny Hill.  Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.

A turned staircase with lovely wooden balustrades and handrails leads to the lower ground floor.

Lower Ground Floor

Bedroom 4/multi-purpose room (4.9m x 3.6m)

Previously one half of a double garage, the lower ground floor conversion provides a generous additional living space, suitable for multiple purposes including a self-contained bedroom with built-in cupboard, a home office or playroom, or separate accommodation for a multi-generational household.  This room features a large picture window looking to the front of the house, letting in plenty of natural light.  Carpet.

Bathroom (2.6m x 2.1m)

The downstairs bathroom contains a white 3-piece suite comprising WC, pedestal basin with wall mounted mirror above and bath with tile surround and mains shower above.  Opposite the bathroom, a door leads to the garage.

Garage

Large single garage with electric up and over door.  Concrete brick walls and cement floor.  Wall mounted shelf.

Gardens

To the front of the house a large bloc paved driveway provides ample parking for multiple cars.  There are lovely, large gardens around three sides, with areas of lawn and a variety of trees and shrubs.  These tranquil outdoor spaces are ideal for placing garden furniture and relaxing, perhaps with a good book and perfect for al fresco entertaining.

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.