Duncryne, Sheriffbrae, Forres, Moray, IV36 1DP

Property Summary

Enjoying an enviable, elevated, position in a sought-after residential area of Forres, Duncryne is a charming, stone, 4-bed, 2-reception detached house which would appeal to a variety of family types.  The views from the house and garden are simply outstanding.

Ground floor accommodation comprises cosy sitting room, spacious kitchen diner, amazing living room, 3 double bedrooms, office/study, bathroom and shower room.  The upper floor comprises a very large double bedroom and convenient WC. Wrap-around gardens, garage and garden sheds complete the picture.

Entering through a traditional-style wooden door with decorative glass panels into a handy vestibule area with coat hooks.  A further door with glazed panels leads into the welcoming front hallway, which has a built-in cupboard containing the electrical consumer unit and shelves for linens.  A carpeted staircase with a turn, 2 landings and a handrail, leads to the upstairs bedroom.  The rear-facing window on the mid landing brings in natural light.

Sitting Room (4.5m x 4.0m)

This spacious and bright sitting room has a large bay window overlooking the lovely front garden, allowing daylight to stream in. A large log burner inset to a stone fireplace with decorated metal surround and tiled hearth provides much warmth and ambience. Picture rails along the walls add further character. Vertical blinds, curtains, curtain rail, carpet.  The sitting room has doors to both the front and rear hallways.

Kitchen Diner/Living Room:

A door with glazed panels leads from the rear hallway into an amazingly bright, open plan, living space comprising kitchen diner and sunroom, affording breathtaking views across the town of Forres and its spires and over towards the Black Isle in the distance.

Kitchen Diner (5.2m x 3.5m)

This beautifully presented, dual aspect, kitchen diner contains a good range of upper and lower cabinets with lovely, pale green, lacquer-effect doors, complemented with white countertops and backsplash.  A matt-black composite one-and-a- half sink with mixer taps and a separate drinking tap sits beneath a large window looking to the side garden and to the wonderful views beyond. A further window looks to the front garden. Space for free-standing cooker and fridge freezer, as well as space and plumbing for under-counter dishwasher and washing machine.  Stainless steel extractor fan above cooker and wall-mounted Vaillant gas boiler.  There is plenty of space for a large table seating 6-8.  Vinyl flooring. Skylight.

Living Room (5.1m x 3.7m)

A wonderfully bright sunroom with windows along the front-facing wall and a half-glazed uPVC door leading out to the garden make this a truly superb space for entertaining or simply to take in the views and relax.  Vertical blinds, curtains and curtain rail.  Carpet.

Bedroom 1 (4.8m x 4.0m)

A beautifully bright and spacious double bedroom, off the front hallway, with a large bay window looking to the front garden.  Character features include alcove with shelves and storage cupboard below, picture rail around the walls and coombed ceilings.  The large, impressive sandstone fireplace with electric coal-effect fire not only adds cosiness but perhaps the flexibility to re-purpose the bedroom as an additional reception room. Vertical blinds, curtains and curtain rail. Carpet.

Bedroom 2 (3.7m x 3.8m)

A large double bedroom with windows looking out to the rear garden. Picture rail around the room.  Curtains, curtain rail, carpet.

Office/Study (3.0m x 2.7m)

Accessed from the front and rear corridors, the office/study has a partially vaulted ceiling inset with a Velux window and is fitted with built-in, floor-ceiling, wooden shelves along one wall which provide great storage potential.  Office desk included.

Bedroom 3 (5.3m x 3.1m)

Off the rear corridor, this is a spacious and bright, dual-aspect, double bedroom containing a double built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf and a separate single built-in wardrobe with shelf and coat hooks.  Additional, high-level, cupboards above the wardrobes.  A window looking to the rear garden and a further window to the side garden allow in plenty of natural light.  Roller blinds, curtains and curtain rails. Carpet.

Shower Room

To the rear of the house, the shower room has its own entrance corridor (1.6m x 1.0m) with built-in storage cupboard containing the hot water tank.  The shower Room (2.6m x 1.6m) contains a 2-piece white suite comprising WC and washbasin inset to a handy bathroom cabinet, with wall-mounted mirror above.   A separate shower enclosure is lined with wet-wall material and houses a mains shower. 2 windows with roller blinds looking to the rear of the house provide plenty of natural light and ventilation. Heated ladder towel rail.   Tiled flooring throughout.

Bathroom (2.1m x 2.2m)

The bathroom contains a 3-piece white suite comprising WC, large pedestal basin and corner bath with shower above.  Tiling to three-quarter height along 3 walls.  Rear-facing opaque window allows for natural light and ventilation.  Heated ladder towel rail, wall-mounted mirror and wall lights.  Tiled floor.

Bedroom 4 (4.2m x 5.4m)

This upstairs bedroom is extremely spacious and exceptionally bright, with a large bay window overlooking the front gardens and taking in the views beyond.  A walk-in dressing room has a hanging rail and plenty of space for drawers or shelves. Curtains, curtain rail, carpet.

Upstairs WC (2.1m x 1.3m)

This convenient space contains a WC and a storage area.  The skylight provides natural light and ventilation.

Outside

The beautiful wrap-around gardens of Duncryne are open-aspect, offering outstanding views of the town and far beyond, are incredibly well manicured and bounded by low timber fencing.  Double metal gates lead on to the large tarmac driveway, affording parking for multiple cars, as well as a further area of parking for a motorhome or boat.  2 separate pedestrian gates provide access to a concrete pathway leading up to the marvellous sandstone steps at the front door.  The front and side gardens are mostly laid to lawn, with areas planted with a wide variety of shrubs.  The rear gardens have 2 flagged patio areas, ideal for garden furniture, as well as 2 wooden sheds and a sizeable timber garage with pitched roof.   Tucked away behind the garage is the log store.

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.