3/1 59 Polwarth Street is a wonderful two-bedroom, third floor traditional red sandstone tenement flat, situated in the highly sought after Hyndland area. The property has been beautifully upgraded and well-maintained by the current owners, and boasts a plethora of period features throughout including architraves, beautiful cornicing, and mosaic flooring in the vestibule. It further benefits from striking stained glass windows throughout, which have been installed by Phil Melville, an award-winning craftsman, and bespoke cabinetry by The Glasgow Cabinetmaker Michael Quinn, in both bedrooms and the lounge.
The building is entered via a secure entry system to an immaculately maintained communal hall area, which in turn provides access to the communal rear gardens. Internally, the property comprises of an entrance vestibule, and a large welcoming reception hallway with large built-in storage off. There is a stunning bay windowed lounge to the front with beautiful original features, log burning stove, striking open views down Polwarth Street and great sized storage cupboard off, which alternatively can be used as a home office. To the rear, you will find a bright and spacious dining sized Shaker kitchen, which was fitted in 2021, accompanied with customised, seamless Hanex worktops, a range of base and wall mounted units, open shelving and ample space for dining. There are two spacious double bedrooms, both offering built-in storage, and the principal to the front further boasts great views, lovely cornicing and grand proportions. To complete the internal accommodation on offer, there is a well-appointed family bathroom with three-piece suite and shower over bath.
The flat has gas central heating with Hive heating system and replaced radiators throughout, double glazed windows, flooring replaced throughout (excluding the bathroom), secure entry system, and a well-maintained communal garden to the rear. On street permit parking is available on request via Glasgow City Council.
EER Band: C
Local Area
Hyndland is highly regarded as the social hub of the West End. The area has been truly transformed in the last ten years with a number of excellent bars and restaurants, and also a variety of independent shops and boutiques.
There is great public transport in the area with a range of bus routes on Hyndland Road and Hyndland Railway Station providing links to Glasgow City Centre, Edinburgh and beyond. Hyndland is within close proximity to Byres Road, which offers a further selection of shops and amenities including Hillhead Subway Station. Glasgow University is situated on University Avenue, just off Byres Road, providing world class further education.
Sport and recreational facilities can be found at Hillhead Sports Club and The Western Lawn Squash & Tennis Club on Hyndland Road.
The area provides some of the best traditional tenements, conversions and townhouses in Glasgow, let alone the West End. 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.