Beeches, Nelson Road, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 1DR

Beeches, Nelson Road

A beautifully presented, detached, 4-bedroom bungalow with an entirely self-contained annexe, situated in arguably one of the most desirable and well-established areas of Forres. With wrap-around gardens and private driveway, this wonderful property occupies an elevated corner plot with great views over the rooftops of our historic town. The house is bright and spacious, with large windows allowing light to stream in. The annexe, with both external access and from the house, offers a superb opportunity have a home-based business, art studio, gym, accommodation for family, or potentially income from a separate let opportunity.

In the main house, the accommodation comprises a wonderfully bright, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, utility room, 4 double bedrooms (one ensuite), family bathroom and separate WC. The thoughtfully designed downstairs annexe comprises a large room with kitchen area and ensuite shower room.

Just a few minutes' walk from primary and secondary schools, play parks, Cluny Hill, the leisure centre, Sanquhar pond and Forres High Street, it is hard to imagine a better placed home.

Accommodation

Entering Beeches through a wooden door with glazed panels and a glazed side screen into the bright vestibule, the movement of natural light is facilitated by a further glazed door and side screens into the hallway.  The hallway provides access to all accommodation in the house itself, whilst a glazed door from the vestibule gives access to the stairs down to the annexe.  The hallway contains a large walk-in cupboard with a light, fitted with shelves and coat hooks and housing the gas boiler.  A further cupboard in the hallway is fitted with shelves for linens.

Open-Plan Lounge (6.3m x 4.5m) /Dining Room (3.0m x 3.2m)

The generous lounge is a welcoming, dual aspect, family room with a large picture window looking over the front garden and taking in views of the rooftops of town beyond. Further side-facing window.  The flow of natural light through the lounge and hallway is enhanced by a glazed door with glazed side screens.  The dining room has plenty of space for a table seating 6-8, with lovely wooden shelves offering a degree of distinction from the lounge.  Sliding patio doors provide lots of natural light and lead out to the rear garden, allowing ease of transition between internal and external entertaining. Glazed door connects dining room and kitchen.

Kitchen (4.3m x 3.6m)

This lovely kitchen contains a good range of upper and lower cabinets, some of which have decorative opaque glass doors.  Integrated double oven, microwave, 5-burner gas hob with extractor above, dishwasher and under-counter fridge.  A light-coloured composite sink with drainer and mixer taps sits beneath the wide window looking over the pleasant rear garden.   Door to utility room.

Utility Room (3.0m x 1.7m)

The utility room contains a stainless-steel sink with drainer, with storage below. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer and additional space for an undercounter appliance, such as a freezer.  Ceiling-mounted pulley offers an eco-friendly approach to laundry days. External, glazed, door leading out to the rear garden.  Side window.

Principal Bedroom (4.1m x 4.3m)

A truly tranquil and spacious double bedroom, beautifully finished with triple fitted wardrobes. Currently used as an office and benefiting from lovely views of the rear garden, this bedroom is a delight.  Door to ensuite.

Ensuite (2.3m x 1.3m)

Lovely modern and bright convenience containing 2-piece white suite comprising wall-mounted basin with shower attachment and a WC.  Separate shower enclosure with mains shower.  Fully tiled walls and flooring.  Large wall-mounted mirror with glass shelf beneath and a wall-mounted medicine cabinet with mirror door.  Window providing light and ventilation.

Bedroom 2 (4.2m x 3.4m)

A large double bedroom with window looking over the front garden, across the rooftops of town and hills in the distance. Alcove shelving and double built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 (4.2m at widest x 3.0m)

Spacious double bedroom with views of the lovely, terraced, rear garden. Double built-in wardrobe and rustic-style timber, wall-mounted, shelves.

Bedroom 4 (3.0m x 3.8m)

Good-sized double bedroom with window overlooking front garden. Alcove shelving and built-in double wardrobe.

Family Bathroom (2.0m x 2.3m)

The lovely modern and fresh family bathroom contains a white 3-piece suite comprising bath with central taps, a WC and wall-mounted basin. Separate shower enclosure houses a mains shower. Walls and floor are fully tiled, and an opaque window provides natural light and ventilation.  Full-width mirror above wash basin. Built-in storage cupboard with shelves.

Separate WC (1.3m x 1.4m)

This handy facility contains a 2-piece coloured suite comprising WC and pedestal basin.  Front-facing window provides light and ventilation. Walls tiled to half-height.

Downstairs Annexe

Living Space (6.0m x 4.0m)

Previously used for a home-based business, now arranged as a bed-sit, this spacious accommodation has a wooden door with glazed panels leading to the driveway and 2 floor-to-ceiling windows, making it a lovely, bright, space.  Further high-level window. Plenty of room for a bed, sofa and other furniture, and a good amount of storage in the form of 2 double built-in wardrobes with sliding doors. The open-plan kitchen area has drawers, countertop, ceramic sink with mixer taps and cabinet beneath, plumbing and space for a washing machine and space for undercounter fridge.  Large storage shelf and hanging hooks above the sink, great for pots, pans and utensils.

Ensuite (2.3m x 1.7m)

The ensuite contains a 2-piece white suite comprising WC and a basin inset to a bathroom cabinet with a wall-mounted mirror above.  Separate shower enclosure houses an electric shower.  High level window for ventilation.

The Gardens

The front garden features a sloping lawn with a beautiful mature tree and some lovely shrubs.  Paved steps with a turn lead to the front door, where there is an inset open porch providing shelter from the elements.  To the side of the steps is a tarmac driveway bounded by pretty, stone, planting beds to one side and a long beech hedge to the other side.   Steps from the top of the driveway lead to a paved path along the side of the house and into the well cared for, terraced, rear garden.   A paved patio is a great spot for garden furniture on which to relax.  The higher level of the garden is grassed and edged with a good variety of shrubs and small trees. The attractive timber pagoda is a great feature, perhaps a suitable space for meditation or reflection.   Further, wooden, steps lead down to the path around other side of the house, where there is an open timber shed, currently used for bicycle storage, alongside which is a timber garden shed.

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.