4 bed flat for sale

9 Lorraine Gardens, Dowanhill, Glasgow G12

Striking larger style 4 bedroom double upper townhouse conversion set on tree-lined lorraine gardens in the heart of G12 in glasgow’s leafy west end district of dowanhill.

Striking larger style 4 bedroom double upper townhouse conversion set on tree-lined lorraine gardens in the heart of G12 in glasgow's leafy west end district of dowanhill.

Lorraine Gardens is set off Kensington Road and is accessed via the pillared entrance way with an abundance of on-street, permit parking both on Lorraine Gardens and the parallel Kensington Road. Number 9 enjoys a distinctive entrance way which immediately boasts a wealth of period features. The front door opens into the communal, pillared hallway which gives access to the private staircase for the upper half of this Victorian townhouse. The half landing reveals a handy utility come laundry room with rear facing window and as you ascend the internal stain glass windows -leading to the hall and the mezzanine bathroom- can be appreciated. The main door to the property is situated on the 1st floor and gives access to the rest of the apartment. The accommodation comprises; reception hall, stairwell, secondary hall with access to the incredible, double fronted bay window drawing room with feature fireplace, period features and a storage cupboard. From the secondary hall you will also find the fully fitted, modern kitchen with large picture windows to the rear, a central island and space to dine in the window recess. To complete the lower floor, there is an original mezzanine bathroom with impressive stain glass and panelling throughout with windows to the rear. This is a surprisingly pleasing room and a lovely place to enjoy a long, hot bath.

On the upper floor there are 4 generous bedrooms, a large 4 piece bathroom with rear facing window and a storage cupboard which houses the additional boiler which serves the upper floor. Of the 4 bedrooms there are 2 larger style bedrooms to the front and back, a further double bedroom to the front and the 4th bedroom benefits from a skylight and could serve as a dressing room or studio.

Like many west end conversions, this property is unique in its layout and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The majestic ceilings, features and overall space will undoubtedly please viewers.

Locally there are unrivalled amenities at Hyndland & Kirklee with the world-famous Botanic Gardens just across the road, specialist shopping, cafes & delis [Cuku being one of the newest addition to the area] together with all the supermarkets, cultural venues and restaurants that nearby Byres Road has to offer. This includes Waitrose, M&S, Waterstones, Oran Mor, 6 By Nico, Crabshakk, Ka Pao and the Ubiquitous Chip. In addition, the location offers excellent public transport links.

The green space in this area of Glasgow is hard to beat and is further accented by several open and private sports clubs including The Western Baths, The Western Tennis Club and Hillhead Sports Club.