56 Highfield, Forres, Moray, IV36 1FN

A desirable 2-bed detached bungalow occupying an elevated corner plot in the ever-popular Forbeshill area.  Situated a short distance from all the amenities of Forres, such as shops, transport links and health provision, Highfield also provides easy access to beautiful woodland walks, the golf course, cycling routes and is near bus stops on the local town bus route. This property would appeal to those preferring ground floor living or perhaps looking to downsize. Accommodation is on a single level and comprises, living room, kitchen diner, 2 bedrooms and a shower room.  A single detached garage, private driveway, wrap-around gardens and garden sheds complete the picture.

Enter through a uPVC front door into the L-shaped hallway, which benefits from 2 storage cupboards, one of which houses the gas boiler and shelving and the other contains the electrical consumer unit.  The loft access hatch is located in the hallway.

Living Room (5.0m x 3.8m)

A beautifully bright and generously proportioned living room with a large picture window enjoying views of the gardens and open views beyond. A feature matt-marble fireplace inset with a coal-effect gas fire, provides cosy ambience.

Kitchen Diner (6.3m x 2.7m)

The spacious, dual aspect, kitchen diner has a patio door leading to the side garden and a window looking to the rear garden.  Containing a good range of upper and lower cabinets, integrated fridge freezer, single oven and gas hob with extractor above.  Space and plumbing for washing machine. A one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink sits beneath the window.  The dining area has plenty of space for a table seating 4-6.

Shower Room (2.0m x 2.5m)

The shower room contains a 2-piece white suite comprising WC and pedestal basin.  The separate shower enclosure houses a mains shower, is fully tiled and is fitted with a grabrail.  Opaque front-facing window provides natural light and ventilation. Tiled flooring.

Bedroom 1 (2.4m x 4.8m at widest)

A double bedroom with a side-facing window with great views to the garden and over to the hills beyond. Double built-in wardrobe with mirror doors.

Bedroom 2 (3.5m x 2.4m)

A double bedroom with a side-facing window.  A double built-in cupboard provides handy storage.

Outside and Gardens

To the front of the house, a pathway from the metal gate leads to the front door, with lawn and an apple tree to one side of the pathway and gravel and apple tree to the other. The front garden extends around the corner to the side, where there is a lovely rockery and a sloping area of lawn with many pretty flowers and shrubs planted along the borders.  A block-paved path leads along the side of the house, where a gate leads to the rear garden.  Block-paved path, a wooden shed and a metal shed, gravel area and a timber fence boundary.  Around to the other side garden, a raised patio area provides a great spot for relaxing on garden furniture, and a further pathway leads to the front of the house, the driveway and detached brick-built single 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.