Forres Road, Crookes

A beautiful stone-fronted mid-terrace home situated on a quiet road in the heart of Crookes. Ideal for first-time buyers seeking a move-in-ready property, this charming home offers more floor space than average, extending over the alleyway for added comfort and versatility.

Living Room - 4.57m x 3.63m (15'0 x 11'11) -

Kitchen - 3.63m' x 3.51m (11'11' x 11'6) -

Bedroom - 4.95m x 3.63m (16'3 x 11'11) -

Bedroom - 2.77m x 2.24m (9'1 x 7'4) -

Bathroom - 2.77m x 2.59m (9'1 x 8'6) -

Bedroom - 5.28m x 4.95m (17'4 x 16'3) -

Entering the property through the rear door brings you directly into the stylish dining kitchen. This modern space features sleek gloss units along three walls, providing ample storage and generous worktop space. The kitchen also boasts a charming chimney breast with a beautiful exposed brick lintel, offering space for a range cooker.

Just beyond the bottom of the stairs is the living room—a bright and welcoming space highlighted by a bay window at the front, an exposed brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and an additional external door for convenient access.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts two bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. The primary bedroom, located at the front of the property, is an impressively spacious double that extends over the alleyway and includes a handy cupboard beneath the stairs. The second bedroom is a versatile single room, previously used as a home office. The bathroom is generously sized and features a bath with an overhead shower, WC, washbasin, storage cupboard, and towel radiator.

The top floor reveals a third bedroom—a large double located in the attic. This room benefits from Velux windows at both the front and rear, allowing natural light to flood the space, while storage in the eaves offers practical functionality.

Externally, the front of the property features a charming forecourt with flowerbeds, adding curb appeal. The rear garden is designed for low-maintenance living, with a paved area directly behind the house, followed by an artificial grass lawn and raised flowerbeds at the far end—perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

General information
The property tenure is leasehold, the lease began on 23/09/1908 for 800 years, the ground rent is £1.50 per year.

Crookes is one of the most sought-after suburbs with young professionals and families as it has a fantastic, vibrant high street. There is a brilliant choice of coffee shops and cafes including Cloud Coffee Co. Lisboa Cafe & Patisserie, Dana Cafe, Pom Kitchen and Crumb to name a few. For more treats, Sorrel’s Cocoa Bakery is a must and Tenaya Wine has brilliant stock for the vino lovers. For that after-work pint, again there is a great choice with The Milestone, The Punch Bowl, The Ball, Early Bar and Two Sheds.

Crookes also has brilliant greenspaces, Bole Hills stands out, there is a playground, BMX track and you can enjoy incredible views down Rivelin Valley, especially at sunset. It’s an incredibly popular spot for dog owners too.