3 bed semi-detached house for sale

1 Thornhill Crescent, Forres, Moray IV36

Beautifully Presented 3-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home with Wraparound Gardens in Desirable Forres Location

Welcome to 1 Thornhill Crescent - a delightful and spacious 3-bedroom semi-detached home with wraparound gardens, garage, and driveway, ideally located within easy walking distance of all Forres amenities. This move-in-ready property offers comfortable, modern living with superb outdoor space and potential for further development. The solar photovoltaic panels with a battery system and combi boiler contribute towards making this a low cost home to run.

Just a short walk from the town centre, schools, health centre, supermarkets, bus and train stations, and parks, this well-maintained home offers lovely accommodation for a wide variety of families.

Accommodation

Dining Kitchen (5.5m x 3.0m)
Located at the rear of the property, this bright and stylish kitchen diner is the heart of the home. Featuring double patio French doors opening onto a substantial, enclosed rear garden and a further side door leading to a path and large garden shed. The kitchen offers a wide range of modern upper and lower cabinets, a full-length pantry cupboard, and integrated appliances including a double oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. There is ample space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Cream-coloured backsplash tiles and stone tile-effect laminate flooring offer both practicality and style. A wood-panelled feature wall adds a warm touch beside the dining area. Glazed internal door to sitting room.

Sitting Room (5.5m x 3.4m)
A spacious and light-filled room with a large picture window overlooking the front garden. A wall-mounted electric log-effect fire provides a cosy focal point. Modern wood-effect laminate flooring completes the space.

Hallway
Welcoming and bright with a large side window allowing light to flow through the space. A deep understairs cupboard houses the gas boiler, consumer unit, and solar thermal panel controls. Stairs lead to the upper floor.

Shower Room (2.1m x 1.9m)
Contemporary 3-piece suite with p-shaped bath and mains shower, WC with hidden cistern, and rectangular basin set into a modern grey vanity unit. The bath/shower have a tiled backsplash. Mirrored medicine cabinet, with lights and a built-in bluetooth speaker, and matching wall-mounted storage unit.

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 (2.5m x 3.8m)
Generous double room with a large front-facing window and double built-in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors.

Bedroom 2 (2.7m x 2.8m)
Lovely views over the rear garden and towards Sanquhar Woods. Includes mirrored built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 (3.2m x 3.8m)
Spacious double bedroom at the rear with built-in mirrored wardrobes, providing excellent storage.

Exterior & Gardens

The wraparound gardens of 1 Thornhill Crescent are a true highlight.

• Rear Garden Fully enclosed and thoughtfully landscaped with a mix of lawn, paved patio, raised wooden decking, and productive raised beds. A mature apple tree and plum tree add character and fruit-bearing charm.
• Front Garden Primarily laid to lawn with a paved path leading to the front door and round to the back. Bordered by mature shrubs, stone chips, and timber fencing for privacy and kerb appeal.
• Garden Shed (approx. 3m x 4m) Excellent external storage for tools, bikes, or outdoor sports equipment.
• Driveway & Garage Private driveway with space for two cars and a single garage offering further parking or storage space.

Additional Features

• Heating controlled via Hive smart system
• Solar photovoltaic panels with battery storage for electricity production and storage
• All curtains, blinds, curtain poles, and light fittings included
• Neutral décor with modern pastel tones throughout
• Laminate flooring for easy maintenance
• Potential for extension or further development, subject to planning consents

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.

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