5 bed cottage for sale

30 Tolbooth Street, Forres, Moray IV36

A traditional stone, detached, 5-bedroom townhouse offering a subtle balance of period features and modern living, situated right in the beating heart of Forres, with shops, cafes, schools, leisure provision, transport links and other amenities on the doorstep. Dating back to the 1790s, this is a property steeped in history, appears on a map dated 1823 and is mentioned in the 'Annuls of Forres' published in 1934. 30 Tolbooth Street is also the former residence of Hugh Falconer; the benefactor of the Falconer Museum located at the top of Tolbooth street.

With wonderful walking trails, cycle routes and nature spotting opportunities close by, including Grant Park, Cluny Hill and Sanquhar Woods, this noteworthy dwelling would make an ideal family home in a vibrant community setting.

The generous accommodation is across three floors, with the living room, dining room/office, kitchen, utility room and WC on the ground floor, three double bedrooms and the family bathroom on the middle floor, and two further double bedrooms on the top floor. Private, enclosed, front and side gardens and driveway for multiple cars complete the picture.

Accommodation

Entry to this lovely property is through glazed French doors into the welcoming hallway, where a stand-out feature is the original curved staircase with ornate metal balustrades and sweeping wooden handrail. The sash and case windows throughout the house and the attractive, vintage, cast iron fireplaces add further ambience and charm.

The dual aspect living room is a bright living space, enhanced by the movement of natural light through the glazed internal doors. The open fireplace offers a cosy focal point. The dining room provides a natural link between the kitchen and living room to the rear of the house and has space for a table seating four. Alternatively, this room could perhaps be used as an office or study. The modern kitchen contains a wide range of upper and lower cabinets, integrated range-style cooker with a 5-burner gas hob and double oven, and extractor above, as well as an integrated dishwasher. Space for a large fridge freezer and a breakfast table.

Additional convenience on the ground floor includes a WC and a large utility room which is home to the gas boiler and has a sink, wooden shelving racks and space and plumbing for a washing machine.

On the middle floor, the spacious double bedrooms at either end of the landing are dual aspect and have built-in wardrobes. One of these bedrooms has a feature open fireplace and the other boasts an original vintage landscape, painted directly onto the wall. A further double bedroom has a rear-facing window with built-in storage. The family bathroom has painted wood panelling to the walls, bringing quaintness, and contains a white 3-piece suite with shower above the bath.

The top floor has two, double, attic bedrooms, both with coombed ceilings, and windows looking to the front garden and to the woodland beyond. One of these bedrooms has a sink.

Room Dimensions

Living Room (4.2m x 4.5m)

Dining Room/Office (1.9m x 4.5m)

Kitchen (4.5m x 4.6m)

Utility Room (2.5m x 3.3m)

Downstairs WC (1.5m x 1.1m)

Bedroom 1 (3.8m x 3.7m)

Bathroom (1.8m x 2.8m at widest)

Bedroom 2 (3.8m x 2.2m)

Bedroom 3 (4.7m x 3.1m)

Bedroom 4 (2.9m x 3.8m)

Bedroom 5 (5.4m x 3.6m)

Outside

The pretty front garden is laid with gravel, complemented by colourful shrubs and a small acer tree. A beautiful stone path runs along the front of the house and some paving flags lead to the decorative metal front gate. The garden is fully enclosed by a low timber fence and has a further wooden gate to the side. The side garden is accessed through a high gate from the front and is also fully enclosed by privacy fencing and a lovely stone wall to the rear. Neatly landscaped and with a raised terrace, this garden is a great private oasis. To the front of the side garden is a gravelled driveway with space for multiple vehicles.

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.