2 Doune Park, Forres, IV36 3WX

An attractive 3-bed, 2-reception, semi-detached house situated in a peaceful corner of Forres within walking distance of the beautiful green spaces of Grant Park and Cluny Hill, as well as all the amenities of the High Street, including shops, cafes, transport links, schools and nearby medical provision.

Accommodation comprises, living room, dining room, conservatory and kitchen on the ground floor, and 3 bedrooms and a shower room upstairs.  Beautifully manicured front and rear gardens and a single integral garage complete the picture.

Enter through a wood-effect uPVC front door with a glazed panel into the hallway which has wood-effect laminate flooring and provides access to the ground floor accommodation and to the straight carpeted staircase with a wooden handrail.

Living Room (4.4m x 3.2m)

A welcoming living room with a large window looking out to the pretty front garden. A feature fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantlepiece houses an electric coal-effect fire, providing a cosy focal point. Wall-mounted wooden shelves and display cabinets.  The handy understairs cupboard containing the electrical consumer unit, is fitted with a hanging rail and shelves, perfect for storage. Wooden door with glazed panel and glazed side screens leads into the dining room. Curtain pole, curtains, vertical blinds, carpet.

Dining Room (2.3m x 3.1m)

The dining area has plenty of space for table seating 4 and has tile-effect vinyl flooring which continues into the kitchen. There are further wall-mounted wooden shelves with display cabinets. From the dining room, sliding patio doors lead into the conservatory.

Kitchen (2.0m x 3.1m)

The kitchen has a good range of upper and lower cabinets, plus integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and double oven with induction hob, above which is a glass backsplash and extractor fan. A one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink with mixer taps and drainer, sits beneath the window looking out to the beautifully landscaped rear garden. Wet-wall backsplash around the kitchen walls. Curtain pole, curtains.

Conservatory (4.4m x 2.0m)

The lovely, bright, conservatory has windows spanning the length of the wall facing out to the rear garden and has a further window looking into the kitchen. An external door leads out to the garden, and all windows and door are fitted with roller blinds. The roof of the conservatory is polycarbonate. Tile-effect vinyl flooring.

Ascending the staircase, the upper landing is carpeted and has a built-in cupboard with shelves and ample storage space. There is further built-in cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelves for storage.

Bedroom 1 (3.3m x 2.6m)

An ample double bedroom with carpet and a window looking out to the front garden. Double built-in wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, hanging rail and shelves. Curtain pole, curtains, carpet.

Bedroom 2 (2.6m x 3.1m)

A double bedroom with a window looking out to the rear garden. Double built-in wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, hanging rail and shelves. Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.

Bedroom 3 (2.3m x 1.8m)

A single bedroom with a front-facing window.  Curtain rail, curtains, carpet.

Shower Room (2.0m x 1.3m)

The shower room contains a 2-piece white suite comprising WC with a grabrail and a wash basin inset to convenient bathroom cabinets. Separate corner shower enclosure houses a mains shower and grab rail. Wall-mounted medicine cabinet with mirror doors. An opaque window looks to the rear of the house, providing ventilation and natural light. All shower room walls are fitted with wet-wall material.  Curtains, curtain pole, wood-effect laminate flooring.

Outside and Gardens

The integral single garage has an up-and-over metal door, has power and lighting and houses the gas boiler. Tarmac driveway with parking for at least 2 cars.

A beautifully designed front garden which showcases the time and love which has been dedicated to it. An area of lawn has been inset with an ornate, circular, paved area with a dwarf conifer in the centre. Pretty planting beds contain roses and a range of other colourful shrubs and flowers such as pansies, lilies and geraniums. A hedge runs the length of the driveway, bordering the neighbouring property. There is a paved path along the side of the house, leading to the rear garden through a high metal gate, and a further path leads to tiled steps at the front door.

The thoughtfully landscaped rear garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing, providing a secure space for children and pets. There is a wooden garden shed and a small green house that might be included. This garden has artificial grass, for ease of maintenance, with a feature stone-paved circle, ideal for placing garden furniture. Surrounding borders that containing gorgeous flowers and small shrubs.  Steps up to a wooden shed and rockery. Rotary dryer.

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.