St. Leonards Road, Forres, Morayshire

Jasmeldar is a detached home, providing four bedrooms and a wealth of stylishly appointed living and entertaining space. Set in a desirable residential area approximately a mile from Forres town centre, the property backs onto woodland for a private outlook and a secluded feel.

At the entrance to the property, the stained-glass double doors open to a welcoming porch, which in turn leads to the reception hall with its central staircase, corniced ceiling and warm timber internal doors and joinery. The main ground-floor reception room is the play room, which has a bar, a logburner and a dual aspect including a bay window and French doors, both of which welcome plenty of natural light. There is also a formal dining room, again featuring a bay window and French doors to the gardens at the side, while towards the rear there is a useful home study. Adjoining the dining room via sliding double doors is the well-appointed kitchen, which has

modern fitted units, a central island with a breakfast bar and integrated appliances, including dual ovens, a microwave, a coffee machine and a gas hob. The utility room offers further space for home storage and appliances.

There is one double bedroom on the ground level. With its en suite shower room and built-in storage, it is ideal for use as a guest bedroom. Stairs lead to the spacious first-floor landing, which provides access to a further three double bedrooms of similar proportions. Two of the bedrooms are en suite, while all three benefit from built-in storage (one with its own dressing room). The first floor also has a bathroom, while the landing leads to a south-facing balcony, as well as a comfortable and well-proportioned sitting room.

At the front of the property, wrought-iron gates open onto the block-paved driveway, which offers a spacious parking area for several vehicles, as well as access to the integrated double garage towards the rear. There is a small area of lawn at the front of the property, while the main gardens are situated at the rear and include a large area of patio for al fresco dining, with lawns beyond, all bordered by mature trees for a sense of privacy. A timber-framed shed provides ample garden storage, while at the side of the house, a further patio and area of gravel terracing offers additional outside dining space.

The historic town of Forres—the site of Duncan’s castle in Shakespeare’s Macbeth—offers a wide range of day-to-day amenities, including independent and High Street shops, restaurants, pubs and the well-known Benromach Distillery. The surrounding area provides excellent outdoor and leisure facilities, with extensive walking and cycling routes, a golf course

and various sporting clubs, while nearby Nairn Golf Club and Castle Stuart offer championship courses.

More extensive shopping and leisure amenities are available in Inverness, and transport links are excellent via the A96, Forres station (with services to Inverness and onward connections, including a sleeper to London).

Inverness Airport is approximately 20 miles away and offers a number of both domestic and European flights.