Detached house for sale in Little Crook, Forres IV36

Property description

Migdale Villa is a substantial detached Victorian villa, built in circa 1895 and later extended in 1980. It is conveniently situated for the comprehensive range of amenities available in Forres, including shops and supermarkets, local primary and secondary schools, medical centre, regular bus routes and train station. The area also provides a wide range of leisure and sporting opportunities, including fishing on the world-renowned River Spey, skiing at the Lecht and Cairngorm ranges, sailing, walking, beaches and golf. Forres is a short commute away from the mod bases at Kinloss and Lossiemouth. The property has been well maintained and retains many of its original features, including panel doors, cornicing, elegant staircase to the upper floor and the delightful turret room. Migdale Villa consists of lounge, dining kitchen, dining room, sun room, three bedrooms, shower room, family bathroom, turret room and cellar. Further benefitting from gas central heating, double glazing, interlinked heat and smoke detectors, solid wooden doors and finishings throughout, two single garages and a wrap-around garden.

Entrance hallway

Canopied entrance with marble column; mosaic-tiled floor; pitch pine front door with original etched glass panel, opening into a spacious entrance hallway; carpeted flooring; doors to lounge, dining room, shower room and cellar; carpeted staircase to the first floor.

Lounge (4.15m x 3.85m)
Homely lounge with many lovely features including original cornicing, centre rose and deep moulded skirtings; window to the front aspect fitted with vertical blinds; built-in fireplace with marble inset and hearth and gas fire; carpeted flooring; glazed door leading into the sun room; built-in alcove with cupboard; wall-mounted lighting; space for a range of furniture.

Dining kitchen (4.59m x 3.47m)
Selection of ivory base, wall-mounted units and central island; wood-effect laminate work surfaces with a 1 ½ stainless-steel sink set within; 5 burner gas range cooker (included); integrated dishwasher, washing machine and extractor; free-standing fridge freezer and tumble dryer which are all included; dual-aspect windows to the rear and side aspects fitted with venetian blinds; uPVC rear external door; internal doors to the sun room and dining room; oak wooden flooring; Vaillant gas combi boiler located within a cupboard.

Dining room (3.68m x 3.57m)
Located off the kitchen, currently being used as a bedroom; space for a dining table and chairs; window to the side aspect fitted with vertical blinds; carpeted flooring; door to lower hallway; wall-mounted display unit.

Sun room (3.79m x 2.82m)
Full height single glazed windows on two sides with views over the gardens; curtain pole and curtains fitted; carpeted flooring; space for a range of furniture; glazed translucent door into the lounge.

Bedroom 1 (3.72m x 3.27m)
King-size bedroom; carpeted flooring; space for a range of furniture; built-in mirrored wardrobe with shelving and clothes rail; window to front aspect with fantastic views over the bowling green, window fitted with a made-to-measure blind.

Bedroom 2 (3.76m x 2.42m)
Double bedroom; space for furniture; window to the rear aspect fitted with made-to-measure blinds; carpeted.

Bedroom 3 (2.49m x 2.40m)
Single bedroom; space for additional furniture; window to the rear aspect.

Bathroom (2.11m x 1.74m)
Located om the first floor; bath; wash hand basin set within a storage unit; WC; tiled around wet areas; vinyl flooring; window fitted with bamboo blinds; wall-mounted mirror; radiator; extractor; fixtures and fittings.

Shower room (2.54m x 1.57m)
Ground floor shower room; corner shower enclosure with a mains' shower; WC; wash hand basin set within a base unit with a laminate work surface; wall-mounted mirror; fully tiled walls and flooring; translucent window fitted with venetian blinds; radiator; fixtures and fittings; extractor.

Upper hallway & turret

Carpeted staircase with a solid wooden banister leads to the upper landing; window on the staircase provides plenty of natural light; varnished storage cupboard at the top is a lovely feature making great use of the space; charming circular turret room with small window, currently used as a study.

Cellar

Accessed from the main hall; concrete floor; shelving down one side; power and light.

Outside & garages

Migdale Villa is set in fully enclosed gardens which are mostly laid in grass, interspersed with a mixture of well-established shrubs and trees throughout. There is a semi-detached single garage at the side of the house with up-and-over door and shelving; a large timber workshop / garage (8.33m x 4.52m) with electric up-and-over door on the other side of the house; 2 x water butts; outdoor tap; outdoor socket; outdoor lighting; compost heap.

Council tax: E

energy efficiency rating: E

note 1: Included in the asking price will be all floor coverings, curtains and blinds, free-standing fridge freezer, tumble dryer and range cooker, integrated washing machine, dishwasher and extractor. Some furniture available by separate negotiation - this can be discussed at time of viewing.

Note 2: The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details have not been tested, or checked that they are connected, and does not imply that these are in full and efficient working order.

Note 3: Measurements are approximate and for guidance only.

Offers: -
Sellers reserve the right to accept an offer at any time during the marketing process.

Formal Offers must be submitted by a Scottish solicitor in writing.

A Closing Date, by which date and time offers must be submitted via a Scottish solicitor, may be arranged. All parties who have formally noted interest via a solicitor will be notified of any Closing Date.