No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
Skip to main content

This property is no longer on the market

5 bedroom detached house

Study
Save
Detached house
5 bed
0 bath
EPC rating: D*
3,218 sq ft / 299 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
Discover more information

Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 2 floors
  • Property Type House
  • The property includes 3 EntranceHalls, 2 Lounges, 1 DiningRoom, 1 Kitchen, 1 UtilityRoom, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Cloakrooms, 2 Landings, 6 Bedrooms and 1 OutdoorSpace
  • Gas is currently supplied to the property, and heating is available with Gas
MAIN FEATURES:
• Located in popular residential area of Forres
• Six-bedroom detached house
• Beautifully renovated late-Victorian family home
• Easy access by road & rail to Elgin, Nairn, Forres & Inverness
• Self-contained garden room & store
• Low-maintenance, mature garden
• Parking for a number of vehicles
• Potential for use as Bed & Breakfast/Guest House

PROPERTY
Thomas Kissock & Keller Williams Scotland are delighted to offer a rare opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented, late-Victorian, six-bedroom detached house. This very attractive home offers a spacious living environment in the town of Forres, famous for its multiple floral awards over the years.

This very attractive property was built around 1900 and has been recently renovated whilst retaining much of its original character by keeping many original features such as high ceilings with cornices, picture hanging rails and deep skirtings.
The accommodation is over two levels with the ground floor consisting of

• Vestibule
• Hallway
• music room
• lounge
• family/dining room
• breakfasting kitchen
• utility room
• shower-room
• WC

The upper has a split landing and consists of:
• shower-room
• 4 bedrooms
• Master bedroom with dressing room (bedroom 6)

The property benefits from recently installed double glazing and gas-fired central heating.
A large self-contained garden room with power and light is also included in the sale. This out-building could conceivably be converted into a separate apartment suitable for a holiday let or granny flat etc.

A large, chipped driveway to the front of the property provides parking for several vehicles. The private rear garden is fully enclosed and laid to a mix of lawn and paved seating area complemented by mature shrubs.

Extras included - all floor coverings and integrated appliances.

LOCATION

This beautiful property is located in a desirable location in the attractive town of Forres, nestling close to the Moray coast between Elgin & Nairn. The population of Forres has grown considerably in recent years and now numbers almost 15000. The locals take great pride in keeping the town at its best being rewarded by winning many Britain in Bloom awards over the years.
The property is close to local amenities including a variety of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. The local railway station has been recently replaced to enhance the regular commuter services to Inverness, Elgin & Aberdeen. The property is close to Applegrove Primary School with Forres Academy also a short walk away.
Inverness Airport is 20 miles distant and enjoys excellent air links to many UK & International destinations. Moray is also home to many malt whisky distilleries, two of which are in Forres. Ben Romach and the Dallas Dhu are included in the Scottish Whisky Trail.
Forres has a challenging 18-hole golf course, further afield the internationally acclaimed courses of Nairn & Castle Stuart are within half an hour’s drive.
The Scottish Highlands provide fabulous opportunities for outdoor activities with easy access to the celebrated Cairngorms National Park. The ruggedness of the North-West Highlands, often referred to as the last great wilderness in Europe, is also accessible with the area boasting some of the most beautiful beaches and mountains in Scotland.
Council tax band: F

Rooms

Vestibule 1.30m x 0.61m (4ft 3in x 2ft)
Entrance through double wooden doors. Classic ceramic floor tiling.

Entrance Hallway
Imposing hallway with stairs to upper floor.

Music Room/Lounge 6.78m x 4.51m (22ft 2in x 14ft 9in)
Currently used as a Piano Room, this spacious room is dominated by the large bay window with blinds and shutters. The marble fireplace provides a focal point with a gas flame effect fire.

Lounge/study 5.21m x 4.65m (17ft 1in x 15ft 3in)
Large lounge currently being used as a study, this charming room has bay windows with blinds and shutters. Gas flame effect fire.

Family/Dining Room 8m x 4.80m (26ft 2in x 15ft 8in)
Very spacious room ideal for entertaining. Bay windows and wooden fireplace with flame effect fire.

Inner Hallway
Inner hallway providing access to family/dining room, kitchen, utility room, shower-room and WC. Door to rear garden.

Breakfasting Kitchen 5.08m x 3.06m (16ft 8in x 10ft)
Stunning fitted kitchen with ample base units and wall cupboards. Marble worktops with double bowl sink. Mixer tap providing hot, chilled or sparkling water. Air venting induction hob with integrated eye-level oven, microwave, dishwasher & fridge. Breakfast table & bench.

Utility/Laundry Room
Kitchen units & wall cupboards. Sink & tap. Fitted for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer.

Shower Room 2.27m x 2.49m (7ft 5in x 8ft 2in)
WC, basin and double shower cabinet with drench and flexible shower heads.

WC 1.48m x 0.87m (4ft 10in x 2ft 10in)
Handily situated for access from the garden contains WC & hand-basin.

Stairs & Mid Landing
Original wooden handrail and balustrades with stained window. Access to WC & family bathroom. Stairs to bedrooms.

WC 1.14m x 1.52m (3ft 8in x 4ft 11in)
WC and basin.

Shower Room 1.98m x 3.58m (6ft 5in x 11ft 8in)
Family shower room with large walk-in shower, hand basin & WC.

Bedroom 1 4.83m x 4.80m (15ft 10in x 15ft 8in)
Large bedroom with large bay window.

Bedroom 2 4.83m x 3m (15ft 10in x 9ft 10in)
Large bedroom with fitted storage.

Stairs and Upper Landing
Stairs to top landing with access to master bedroom, dressing room and two further bedrooms.

Bedroom 3 4.65m x 4.45m (15ft 3in x 14ft 7in)
Large bedroom currently being used as a gym. Connecting door to bedroom 4 and fitted storage.

Bedroom 4 3.35m x 3.05m (10ft 11in x 10ft)
Bedroom with connecting door to bedroom 3.

Master Bedroom 4.53m x 5.75m (14ft 10in x 18ft 10in)
Charming double-aspect master bedroom with large bay windows. Fitted storage.

Dressing Room/Bedroom 6 3.25m x 3.14m (10ft 7in x 10ft 3in)
Currently being used as a dressing room with plentiful fitted storage and dressing table.

Garden Room 2.45m x 6.58m (8ft x 21ft 7in)
Large stone-built self-contained unit with power and light. Would easily lend itself to office space or workroom. Potential for further accommodation. Adjacent store.

Places of interest

    See more properties like this:

    *DISCLAIMER

    Property reference ZThomasKissock0000775741. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. OnTheMarket.com makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and OnTheMarket.com has no control over the content provided by the agent or developer. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Keller Williams - Scotland.

    OnTheMarket may have applied supplementary data to this property listing, including:

    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on August 30, 2022

    Broadband speed is measured in megabits per second, with the number returned showing how fast the connection is. Each reading is based on the highest predicted speed of any major broadband network for services that deliver the download speeds. The following are the different readings that we may display:

    Basic: Up to 30 Mbit/s
    Super-fast: Between 30 Mbit/s and 300 Mbit/s
    Ultra-fast: Over 300 Mbit/s

    The data is updated three times a year. The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed. For more information, see: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/about-checker#Answer_0_2

    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on August 30, 2022

    Mobile signal predictions are provided by the four UK mobile network operators: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Predictions can vary significantly from the coverage you may actually experience as a result of local factors (especially terrain). Ofcom has tested the actual coverage provided in various locations around the UK to help ensure that these predictions are reasonable. The values shown against a property can be broken down as follows:

    Clear: No bars, no signal predicted
    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on July 21, 2022 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

    Any supplementary data should not be relied upon as forming part of any property particulars and OnTheMarket cannot be held responsible for any incorrectness in this data. See here for more information.

    *Call rate information

    Calls to 0843 numbers will be charged at 4p/min from BT landlines. Calls from other networks may vary, and calls from mobiles and outside the UK will be higher. Calls to local numbers beginning with 01, 02 and 03 numbers will incur standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles.