5 bed detached house for sale

9 Pilmuir Road West, Forres IV36

Set amidst generous gardens with open views to the front across fields, this substantial 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom, detached house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within minutes' walk of many of the amenities of Forres including supermarkets, primary schools, and transport links. In need of some updating but of generous proportions, the façade of this property belies the incredible spaciousness presented within.

Accommodation comprises dining room/sunroom, sitting room, kitchen, utility room, three double bedrooms (one ensuite) and the bathroom on the ground floor, and two double bedrooms, and substantial storage area, on the upper floor. Front, rear and side gardens, integral garage and garden sheds complete the picture.

Accommodation

The house is entered through a glazed front door into the porch, featuring windows around three sides and ample space for a comfy chair and room for stowing outdoor footwear. A further glazed door leads into the L- shaped hallway, providing access to all ground floor accommodation and to the staircase.

With windows overlooking the front garden and a large picture window facing the rear garden, the stunningly bright dining room/sunroom offers ample space for a dining table and other furniture. A true entertaining space for all seasons, this lovely room boasts double patio doors opening out to the garden deck, as well as a cosy seating area with exposed stone wall and cosy open fire. The dual aspect sitting room is bathed in natural light, through wall-to-wall, front-facing windows and a further picture window to the side. This spacious and airy sitting room has a feature fireplace with coal-effect gas fire with black stone surround and wooden mantelpiece providing ambience.

To the rear of the house with a wide selection of lower and upper cabinets, the kitchen has a large window and a door leading to the rear deck and garden. Integrated appliances include gas hob with extractor fan above, electric oven, undercounter fridge and freezer, and dishwasher. A convenient door leads from the kitchen to the dining room.

The principal bedroom looks towards the rear garden, mature trees, and privacy hedging. Beautifully crafted built-in wardrobes offer great storage. The convenient ensuite contains a 2-piece suite comprising pedestal basin and WC and a separate, fully tiled, shower enclosure houses a mains shower. Two further downstairs, double, bedrooms have windows facing the front garden.

At the end of the hall a door opens into a further short hall with a door leading into the integral garage and sizeable utility room. The utility room is a fantastic addition to this property, offering lower and upper cabinets, shelving and sink. An incredible amount of space is available, perhaps ideal as a pantry or workshop. A large window looks to the side garden. External door leading to the back garden.

Heading upstairs, the turned wooden staircase opens to a wide upper landing providing access to bedrooms 4 and 5, with two further cupboards providing access into large, floored, storage space into the eaves.

Both upstairs bedrooms are substantial doubles, with Velux windows facing the rear of the house, providing plentiful natural light. One of the bedrooms contains double built in wardrobes and a further built in cupboard with shelving, whilst the other bedroom is fitted with a wood panelled alcove with doors opening into the ample eaves space.

Outside and Gardens

The front garden is primarily laid to lawn to one side and a driveway with parking for multiple cars and sheds to the other side. A path leads round to the large south-facing rear garden which is also lawned and features an area of decking. Pretty trees, as well as hedging and fencing provide privacy.

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 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.

Room Dimensions

Dining/ Sunroom (2.9m x 7.5m)

Sitting room (3.9m x 5.0m)

Kitchen (2.7m x 4.3m)

Utility room (4.4m x 3.1m)

Bedroom1 (3.4m x 5.2m)

Ensuite (1.4m x 2.7m)

Bedroom 2 (3.6m x 3.3m)

Bedroom 3 (3.3m x 3.3m)

Bedroom 4 (5.9m x 3.3m)

Bedroom 5 (4.1m x 4.5m at widest)