27 Mannachie Grove, Forres, IV36 2WE

27 Mannachie Grove is a well-appointed and spacious semi-detached, three bedroom, family home located in a peaceful residential cul-de-sac in the historic town of Forres.  Within walking distance or a short drive of most amenities such as health centre, leisure facilities, schools, shops and cafes, this attractive property is also situated close to parks, woodland walks, cycle trails and transport links.

Accommodation

Accommodation is over two floors, featuring the lounge/diner, kitchen and convenient WC on the ground floor, with bathroom and 3 bedrooms on the upper floor.  Front and rear gardens and an integral garage complete the picture.

Entry to this desirable property is through a wooden door with decorative glazed panels into a dual aspect vestibule.  A further glazed door brings bountiful natural light into the hallway.

The lounge/diner is a welcoming, dual aspect family space.  The lounge has a lovely bay window looking to the front garden and the dining room has a window facing the rear garden.  There is ample space for a dining table seating 4-6.  A cosy focal point of the lounge/diner is the large, cylindrical, log burner sitting on a slate hearth; perfect for those cooler evenings.

The bright and spacious kitchen contains a good range of upper and lower cabinets and drawers, as well as an integrated single oven with gas hob and extractor above.  A great feature is the well-positioned coffee station, ideal for serving guests in the adjacent dining room. Space for tall fridge freezer; space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Window looking to the rear garden and external door with glazed panel leading out to the rear garden.

The convenient downstairs WC contains a 2-piece suite comprising a wall-mounted basin and a WC.

Ascend the straight staircase with wooden balustrades and handrails to the upper landing, which has a storage cupboard with shelving for linens.

The bright family bathroom contains a 4-piece suite comprising WC, inset washbasin, bath and shower enclosure housing a mains shower.  The walls are tiled to half-height and a handy, tall, cupboard provides great storage.

All bedrooms are on the upper floor, one with a window looking to the front garden and over to woods beyond and two have windows overlooking the rear garden.  Two of the bedrooms are doubles with in-built storage and the other is a large single room.

Gardens and Outside

The rear garden is fully enclosed by privacy fencing, providing a secure space for children and pets at play.  Suggesting ease of maintenance and clean lines, the gardens is laid to lawn with a flagged patio area and pathways.  The rear garden also boasts a large wooden shed, separate log store and whirligig.  Access to the integral garage through a pedestrian door and a gate to the side connects the rear and front gardens.  The front garden has a good-sized, gravelled, driveway in front of the integral garage, with space for multiple cars. An area of lawn is bounded by low timber fencing.

Room Dimensions

Lounge (4.0m x 4.0m)

Dining Room (3.1m x 3.4m)

Kitchen (3.0m x 3.5m)

Downstairs WC (1.0m x 1.8m)

Bathroom (3.0m x 1.9m)

Bedroom 1 (3.0m x 4.3m at widest)

Bedroom 2 (3.6m x 4.2m at widest)

Bedroom 3 (3.0m x 2.5m)

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, and Gordonstoun private school is 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.