Flat out for style in Forres, writes Susan Welsh
All too often, when you think of the word “flat”, a picture of a small apartment, perhaps one that suits those taking their first steps on to the property ladder, springs to mind.
But some flats, such as Number Eight The Park, on Victoria Road in Forres, are grand and luxurious and ideal for those who are looking for an upmarket home without the hassle of having to look after a garden.
The contemporary two-bedroom apartment, which is on the market with a guide price of £200,000, sits in a new building that forms part of the former Victorian Park Hotel, which overlooks a flourishing communal garden. The property was developed by Tulloch of Cummingston in 2002 and built within the character of the traditional surrounding properties.
The flat is on the first floor of a two-storey building, and is decorated to an exceptionally high standard throughout. The accommodation includes a welcoming hallway, which leads into a spacious and relaxing reception room with views on to the communal gardens. The adjacent well-designed breakfasting kitchen is ideal for entertaining and comes with a host of high-quality modern wall and base units and has a Siemens electric hob and oven
There are two good-sized double bedrooms, each with contemporary built-in wardrobes, while the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room with white fixtures and modern, tasteful tiling. Within the hall, there is access to a good-sized storage cupboard while the family bathroom is neutral with tasteful fittings.
There are communal gardens which have been laid to lawn with well-kept landscaping, a large shared drive with allocated parking, visitor parking and a garage with Velux window. The communal grounds and exterior of the building are managed by a factor.
Scott Holley, handling the sale for CKD Galbraith, said: “Number Eight The Park presents an ideal opportunity for a young family or couple looking to purchase an affordable, well-maintained home offering modern-day living in a beautiful town setting. The property is exceptionally well cared for and is fitted out to an extremely high specification.
“The availability of a garage, allocated parking and well-maintained communal gardens is an added bonus for an apartment property that would not typically have such benefits as standard. The quality, style and characteristics of the property are much sought after in the Highland market, with homes in this area seen as highly attractive thanks to the welcoming community and good range of amenities close by.
“We have already received some interest in the property and we expect this to grow.”
Contact: CKD Galbraith’s Elgin office on 01343 546362.