Tarras House, Forres, Moray, IV36 2QT

Nestled amongst trees in a tranquil location just outside Forres, Tarras House is a stunning character home sitting in an elevated position with superb long views of Findhorn Bay. Beautifully presented, this superbly modernised, spacious home, 263m2, offers 4 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, study and 3 bathrooms.  The expansive gardens, bursting with colour, extend to circa 1.5 acres, and offer wide areas of lawn, fruit trees and impressive mature trees.  With the generous accommodation and extensive grounds, Tarras House would make an idyllic family home. A key feature of this lovely home is the accessibility to both the amenities of Forres and the wonderful beaches of Findhorn with cycle tracks running to both.

Accommodation

Downstairs accommodation comprises dining kitchen, sunroom, snug, sitting room, dining room, study, utility room, store and shower room.  Upstairs accommodation comprises four double bedrooms (one ensuite) and family shower room.

To the front of the house, a fully glazed uPVC door leads into a bright, triple aspect room (3.4m x 3.0m) currently used as an office, with gable-end windows allowing natural light to stream in.  A further half-glazed, character wooden door leads to the hallway.  The hallway with high ceilings, cornicing and an archway provides access to the dining room, formal sitting room, dining kitchen and downstairs shower room.  A lovely staircase with wrought-iron spindles and wooden handrail leads to the upper floor.

Formal Sitting Room (4.9m x 4.3m)

A stunning dual-aspect sitting room with large, modern sash-and-case windows providing magnificent views across the gardens towards Findhorn Bay and Culbin Forest.  With high ceilings and intricate cornicing, picture rail, and a large fireplace with a multi-fuel stove inset, this bright sitting room is a delight.  Double bi-fold doors open to the snug.

Snug (3.8m x 4.3m)

A lovely, warm room between the formal sitting room and sunroom.  Dual aspect with a gas, coal-effect fire inset to a fireplace with wooden mantlepiece, the snug is a lovely room for cosying up on winter nights.

Sunroom (3.2m x 3.8m)

Light streams into this inviting sunroom with wall-to-wall windows to 2 sides and further Velux windows to the ceiling and feature triangular windows to either wall. Double French doors open to a paved, enclosed patio which provides a wonderful outdoor seating area, full of colour.

Dining Kitchen (6.0m x 5.6m)

Truly fitting to a house of this size and character, this impressive, contemporary dining kitchen is the hub of the house.  The large, modern kitchen area has a wide range of lower cabinets with a substantial breakfast island providing casual seating and further drawer space.  The gas Aga is a wonderful feature with a unique management system. The Aga can be programmed to provide welcoming warmth to the kitchen area on those chillier mornings.  Integrated microwave and dishwasher.  A fitted character dresser provides display and storage potential with ample space adjacent for a large table to seat 8.   A door leads to the rear hall, utility room and store.

The rear hall, recently updated, is a wonderful spot to shed outdoor shoes and coats.  With a substantial built-in wardrobe, sizeable pantry cupboard and a deep alcove with shelves and space for a further freezer.

Utility Room (4.4m x 2.6m)

Housing the gas central heating boiler (a rarity in rural properties to not rely on oil or LPG), the utility room with its ceiling-mounted pulley, sink, plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer is an excellent functional space.  A HIVE system allows for app-controlled heating and hot water from any location. 2 deep cupboards provide laundry storage with 1 containing the hot water tank.  A further storeroom (2.1m x 2.6m) is accessed from the utility room.

Shower Room (2.9m x 2.0m)

A contemporary shower room with a 2-piece white suite comprising WC with hidden cistern and rectangular basin set into wall-mounted bathroom unit.  A large medicine cupboard with LED mirror is inset to the wall above the basin.  A separate shower enclosure houses a rainfall shower with hand attachment.  A tall, modern heated towel rail completes the picture.

Bedroom 1 (3.1m x 5.3m)

A dual aspect, double bedroom with magnificent views across farmland to Findhorn Bay and Culbin Forest.  With high, coombed ceilings and a deep bay window, this bedroom has a wonderful country cottage feel.

Bedroom 2 (4.2m x 3.1m)

A double bedroom to the front of the house with a deep bay window providing fabulous views.

Bedroom 3 (3.6m x 2.6m)

With a built-in wardrobe and drawers, this lovely double bedroom to the rear of the house looks out towards mature trees and the summer house.

Bedroom 4 (suite)

Bedroom (4.0m x 5.6m).  This superb principal bedroom suite comprises a triple aspect bedroom with delightful bay windows to the front and 2 further windows to the side, providing peaceful views across the adjacent countryside.  The beautifully modern ensuite (1.9m x 2.5m) contains a 2-piece white suite with a large, wall-to-wall shower enclosure fitted with a mains shower,  contemporary tiling to half-height around the walls and a large LED mirror and chrome heated towel rail. A door from the ensuite leads to a dressing room (2.5m x 2.0m), which is fitted with ample shelving and hanging rails.  An ante-room (2.5m x 2.7m) between the main hallway and the principal suite provides a good range of built-in wardrobes, shelves and drawers. Access to the sizeable insulated and floored loft space is via a pull-down ladder in this area.

Shower Room (1.9m x 2.3m)

A bright shower room to the front of the house with a 2-piece white suite and separate corner shower enclosure housing a mains shower.  A large Velux window inset to the coombed ceiling provides ample natural light and ventilation.  Wall-mounted heated towel rail and LED light.  Convenient shelved cupboard is inset to the coombed space.

Outside and Gardens

The extensive and attractive, enclosed gardens extend to approximately 1.5 acres with a fantastic mix of mature trees, manicured flower beds and large areas of lawn.  The paved, circular driveway approaches from the west and runs around the house with a feature stone wall to the side.  A large traditional detached stone double garage with slate roof sits to the side of the house, offering fantastic storage, workshop space and parking for 2 cars. The driveway and hardstanding offer parking for multiple further cars.

The octagonal, wooden summer house (2.9m x 4.2m) erected in 2019 is fully insulated and offers the most fantastic covered outdoor seating area.

The gardens slope to the north and the current owners have added a golf green and fairway and golf practice cage.  With paved areas around the house, the gardens can be enjoyed at any time of the day.  Other features of the outside space include:

• Glazed potting shed attached to house
• Multiple fruit trees
• Woodsheds
• Ample parking for caravan/motorhome

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.