Description
A fantastic opportunity in the form of this magnificent full six apartment property, occupying the entire first floor of this beautifully maintained red sandstone building, designed by the architect, David Barclay, and located in the heart of the desirable Dowanhill district, perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the local amenities on offer.
The generous and beautifully presented accommodation, extending to circa 2300 sq ft, retains a wealth of stunning period features including stained glass, original woodwork, period fireplaces, cornicing, restored sash and case windows and timber floors.
The magnificent building is entered via a secure entry system into a stunning residents' reception hall with original wood paneling, stone flooring, and bannister, leading to the upper levels.
Internally the accommodation comprises: grand reception hallway with feature leaded glass windowed door with three good sized storage cupboards and furthermore, offering access off to all apartments, striking dual aspect bay windowed lounge to the front with traditional fireplace, feature stained leaded glass windows and doors. A formal bay windowed dining room/secondary sitting room with feature fireplace, wood paneling and cornicing, which could be used as a fifth bedroom. A meticulously upgraded dual aspect dining kitchen with centre island, ample space for dining with in-built seating area with additional storage underneath, and an extremely useful utility space with a storage cupboard off. There are four generous sized double bedrooms all with period feature fireplaces and ample space for free standing storage, luxurious family bathroom with three-piece suite and an additional modern shower room completes the accommodation on offer.
The property has been comprehensively upgraded by the current proprietor to include new electrics, new heating system and beautifully refurbished original flooring. There is excellent storage, well maintained sash and case windows, refurbished roof, additional storage cupboard on the basement level, stunning original period features and to the rear, a well-tended shared residents' garden.
EER Band: C
Local Area
The leafy Dowanhill district is well placed for a wide selection of shops and amenities on both Byres Road and Hyndland Road. There are various supermarkets on Byres Road, including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and a Tesco Metro. The famous Ashton Lane, just off Byres Road, offers a selection of bars, restaurants and the Grosvenor Cinema. At the top of Byres Road are the Botanic Gardens offering a beautiful green space in the city and greenhouses full of tropical plants. There are a number of bars, restaurants, cafés and delicatessens in the Hyndland Area, including Epicures, Shucks, Jelly Hill and Peckhams.
Public transport is excellent, with bus routes operating on Byres Road and underground stations at Hillhead, Kelvinhall and Partick, where there is also a railway station. There are also good road links to the City Centre, Glasgow International Airport, and beyond.
Glasgow University is situated on University Avenue, just off Byres Road, and provides world class further education. There are a number of excellent comprehensive schools in the area as well as private schooling at The Glasgow Academy, The High School of Glasgow and Kelvinside Academy.
Directions:
From Corum West End, head South on Hyndland Road and continue straight onto Highburgh Road. Turn left onto Beaumont Gate and turn left onto Dowanside Road. Turn left onto Dowanhill Street, where number 86 can be found on the left.