St.Anne’s, Little Crook, Forres, IV36 1LN

A desirable 3-bed detached bungalow with a wrap around garden and single garage. In lovely move-in condition tucked away in a tranquil corner of a prime residential area of Forres, within easy reach of all amenities,  St.Anne's is an excellent prospect for those wishing to downsize and would, equally, make a great family home. Bungalows of this size, condition and location rarely come along.

Accommodation comprises living room, dining room, kitchen with utility area, bathroom, shower room and 3 bedrooms.  The integral single garage, wrap-around gardens with greenhouse and shed complete the picture.

Enter through a wood-effect uPVC front door with decorative glazed panel and opaque side screen into a handy vestibule, from which a timber door with glazed panels leads into the welcoming hallway.   The hallway provides access to the majority of accommodation and contains a built-in storage cupboard with shelving.  The access hatch to the loft is located in the hallway.

Living Room (6.0m x 4.1m)

A wonderfully spacious living room with a large picture window lookout out to the neat, secluded front garden.  A modern, electric, log-effect fire adds cosy ambience to the room.  A door with glazed panels leads into the hallway and double French doors with glazed panels lead to the dining room, allowing an abundance of natural light to flow through the living spaces.  Curtain poles, curtains, carpet.

Dining Room (2.6m x 3.3m)

The dining room is conveniently situated between the living room and kitchen; ideal for entertaining.  A window with curtain pole and curtains looks to the side garden.  Wood-effect laminate flooring.  2 wall-mounted uplighters.

Kitchen (5.0m x 3.4m at its widest point)

This dual aspect, stylish kitchen contains a good range of upper and lower cabinets and plenty of drawer space. Contrasting dark grey worktops, inset with a matt composite one-and-a-half sink with mixer tap sitting beneath a window looking to the side garden. A further window looks to the rear of the house. Integrated double oven and induction hob, with stainless steel extractor fan above.  Space for under-counter washing machine and ample room for a large, free-standing American style fridge freezer.  Wet wall backsplash above all kitchen surfaces makes for easy cleaning.  Dark grey wood-effect laminate flooring.  At the rear of the kitchen, a large walk-in cupboard is fitted as a utility space, with upper and lower cabinets and houses the tumble drier.  A handy rear lobby from the kitchen is fitted with wooden shelves and coat hooks, has a window and leads to the half glazed external back door.

Bathroom (3.3m at widest point x 1.2m)

A bright family bathroom containing a blue 3-piece suite comprising WC, pedestal basin and bath.  Tiled backsplash around bath and above basin and a wall-mounted mirror above the basin.  A large, rear-facing, opaque window provides natural light and ventilation.  Vinyl flooring.

Shower Room (1.3m x 1.8m)

Adjacent to the bathroom is a separate shower room containing a white 2-piece suite comprising WC and pedestal basin. Tiled backsplash around the basin and a wooden medicine cabinet with mirror doors above. The fully tiled shower enclosure houses a mains shower. Ladder heated towel rail, vinyl flooring and rear-facing opaque window.

Bedroom 1 (3.6m x 4.3m)

A spacious and very bright, dual aspect, bedroom with 2 front-facing windows enjoying views to the front garden and to the driveway.  Plenty of storage is provided, with 2 double built in wardrobes with sliding doors, both containing hanging rails and shelves. Curtain pole, curtains, carpet.

Bedroom 2 (3.3m x 3.5m)

An ample double bedroom with a window facing the side garden.  Built-in wardrobes with sliding doors, fitted with shelving and a hanging rail.  Curtain pole, curtains, carpet.

Bedroom 3 (3.3m x 2.5m)

This bedroom has a side-facing window and contains a built-in wardrobe containing hanging rail and shelves.  Curtain pole, curtains, carpet.

Garage and Gardens

Garage (2.7m x 4.9m).  The garage has an up-and-over metal door to the front and a wooden side door and window. The garage contains the electrical consumer unit, the wall-mounted, Worcester, gas boiler and a large uPVC storage cupboard.  Strip light.  Concrete floor.

The well-maintained front garden is bounded by a low wall and planted with high beech hedges.  A metal pedestrian gate proves access to the path leading to the front door and double iron gates lead to the driveway and the integral single garage. The front garden is primarily laid to bloc paving, with a semi-circular area of lawn and some bedding areas laid with bark chippings and planted with a variety of shrubs.  A paved pathway leads around the side of the house, with a step up to a further paved area which contains a greenhouse, planting beds and a small tree.  The rear garden contains a wooden shed with windows, a workbench and a power supply.  A wide, paved, path leads along the whole length of the rear of the house.  Other features of the rear garden include a small area of lawn, some shrubs and small trees.  A high wall bounds the rear and side gardens, with a section of high timber fencing along the rear boundary.  The other side garden has a patio area, providing an ideal spot to sit out, and a paved pathway passes along a large planting bed.  Outside tap.

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.