Property Features
- A charming detached 3-bedroom bungalow
- Bright and spacious accommodation
- Close to local amenities and transport links
- Open plan kitchen / dining and living space
Property Summary
A lovely, 3-bedroom detached bungalow situated in an established residential area of Forres, close to supermarkets, schools and transport links. 5 Varis Road would make a lovely family home or an ideal option for those looking to downsize. With an excellent EPC rating of C and a 16 panel solar PV system producing enough power to entirely power the house for the previous occupant from May to September, in addition to providing a regular feed-in-tariff payment, 5 Varis Road is an extremely efficient and economical house to run.Accommodation comprises open plan living room/kitchen/diner, sunroom, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. The loft has a further 2 floored and lined rooms.
Entering through a wooden front door with glazed panels and glazed side screen into a small vestibule area. The vestibule contains low level built-in cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. Wood-effect laminate flooring and recessed coir matting. A timber door with glazed panels and a glazed side screen opens into the hall.
A large hallway cupboard contains the hot water tank and plenty of shelves for linen. Further built-in cupboards in the hall include a double cupboard with louvre doors, currently housing the fridge and freezer and a low-level built-in cupboard with a shelf, above which is a shelved alcove with a pelmet above. A hatch, with Ramsay ladder, provides access to the roof space, which has 2 separate rooms, both floored and lined with lights.
Living room (4.6m x 5.0m)
Open plan to the kitchen/diner the living room is a lovely, dual aspect space. Bright and airy with a large picture window looking out to the front garden and a further window looking out to the side of the house. Separating the living room from the dining/kitchen is an open doorway with large internal windows at either side, effectively introducing a triple aspect quality. Carpet, curtains, curtain pole.
Dining/kitchen (6.7m x 4.7m)
The kitchen is spacious, bright and dual aspect, with a window looking out to the back garden and a further window looking to the side. A good range of upper and lower cabinets and drawers. The one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink with drainer and mixer tap sits beneath the window to the rear garden. Integrated double oven and gas hob with a beaten copper effect feature above. Floor standing boiler. Space for under-counter washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. Vinyl flooring. Breakfast bar leading into the dining space. The dining area has sufficient space for a table seating 4-6 people. Carpeted.
Family Bathroom (2.8m (at the widest point) x 3.0m)
The bathroom contains a 3-piece coloured suite, comprising WC, pedestal sink with a tiled backsplash and glass shelf above, and a bath. The area surrounding the bath has wood panelling with a wall-mounted towel rail. The separate shower cubicle is fully tiled and contains a mains shower and a grab rail. Next to the shower is a low-level built-in storage cupboard with 2 shelves above. An opaque window with secondary glazing looks to the rear of the house, allowing natural light to flood in. Vinyl flooring. Net curtain.
Bedroom 1 (3.4m x 3.0m)
A lovely double bedroom with a window looking to the front of the house. In the corner of the bedroom there is a built-in washbasin with 2 mirrors around it and a storage cupboard below. Triple built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, hanging rail and shelves. Carpet, curtain pole, curtains and vertical blinds.
Bedroom 2 (3.3m x 3.1m)
An ample double bedroom looking to the front of the house. Double built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, shelves and hanging rail. Carpet, curtain pole, curtains, vertical blinds.
Bedroom 3 (3.2m x 3.5m)
An ample double bedroom looking to the rear garden. Built-in cupboard with shelf and hanging rail and a recessed alcove with two shelves. Curtain pole, curtains, vertical blinds. Carpet.
Sunroom (2.3m x 3.0m)
To the rear of the house, the sunroom is a great place to relax with a morning coffee and watch the visiting garden birds. Tiled floor. Handrail. From this lovely sunroom there is a uPVC door with a glass panel leading out to the back garden
Outside
A neat, enclosed front garden mainly laid to lawn with some shrubs in the borders and a small tree. A covered porch area outside the front door is an ideal spot to locate a bench from which to relax and enjoy the sun. Low retaining wall with gates to the front and side make the front garden a safe space for children and pets.
A good-sized back garden laid with an area of lawn and containing a wooden picnic table and a brick-built barbeque area. The garden is bound by breeze block walls and some small trees. There are some lovely bushes bordering one of the walls. A tarmac area outside of the sunroom continues along to the driveway, which is also laid to tarmac.
Garage (4.8m x 6.0m)
A substantial brick-built garage with an up-and-over metal door, as well as 2 windows. Shelving round one wall plus a work bench and an inspection pit covered by wooden planks. Light, power and a WC in the garage.
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.