17 Macdonald Drive, Forres, Moray, IV36 1NG

Property Summary

This lovely mid-terrace house, with a generous secluded garden, is situated in a central location in Forres.

Just minutes-walk from Sanquhar woods, 17 Macdonald Drive is in an excellent central location with spacious accommodation comprising; 3 double bedrooms, a bright living room, dining kitchen, utility space and shower room. With some lovely features, such as the painted wooden floors, and in move-in condition, this house is fully double glazed with gas central heating. The house has been externally insulated with a fantastic EPC of “C” and a low council tax band of “B”: this house would make an outstanding 1^st time buy, family home or investment purchase.

Viewing is highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION

Hall

Entering through a half-glazed UPVC door into the main hall. Spacious under-stair space suitable for storing outdoor coats and shoes. Light, wood-effect laminate flooring.

A wooden staircase with carpet treads leads to the upper floor.

Doors to living room, kitchen and shower room.

Living room (4.5m x 3.7m)

A spacious, bright living room with a large picture window looking out over the front garden. A coal-effect gas fire provides a central feature. Wood-effect laminate flooring. Curtains and curtain pole.

Dining Kitchen (2.6m x 3.4m)

A bright kitchen to the rear of the house with a window overlooking the superb gardens. With a wide range of lower and upper, wood-effect kitchen units to three walls, there is space for a kitchen table. Plumbed for washing machine with an integrated hob, extractor fan and double NEFF oven. Freestanding fridge freezer. A single bowl sink with mixer tap sits beneath the window to the garden.

A rear vestibule has a door to the rear garden and a deep cupboard housing the gas combi boiler.

Bathroom (1.6m x 2.0m)

A spacious bathroom containing a 3-piece white suite comprising WC, pedestal basin and bath. There is an electric shower above the bath. Tiled floor and walls for ease of cleaning. An opaque window provides light and natural ventilation. Roller blind, curtains and curtain pole.

UPSTAIRS

Bedroom 1 (3.3m x 3.2m)

A lovely bright, spacious, double bedroom with a window to the front of the property, currently used as a study. A built-in wardrobe provides a shelf hanging space. The floors have been taken back to the wood and painted. Curtains and curtain pole.

Bedroom 2 (3.3m x 4.0m)

A lovely double bedroom with two windows over the rear garden. A built-in cupboard provides shelves and hanging space. Tastefully painted wooden floor. Curtains and curtain pole.

Bedroom 3 (4.7m x 2.7m)

With a painted wooden floor and two windows to the front, this is a bright and spacious double bedroom with room for a double bed, desk and other furniture. Built-in cupboard with hanging space and shelf. Curtains and curtain pole.

Garden and Grounds

The property has front and rear gardens. The front garden has been primarily laid to stone chips with paving slabs to provide off-road parking and a path to the front door. To the rear, the gardens are truly an oasis of colour and provide a luxurious outdoor living space, with lawn, flower beds and a wealth of mature shrubs. Full enclosed by a privacy fence with a large wooden shed and patio area, the garden is a real sun trap and incredibly private for being in such a central location.

17 MacDonald Drive lies in a central location in Forres, within easy walking distance of the High Street, swimming pool, secondary and primary schools and Sanquhar woods.

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.