Flat 6/8 Herald Building, 145 Albion Street

, Merchant City, G1 1QT

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Property Description

This modern city apartment is located within the iconic Herald Building, in an incredibly convenient location within Glasgow’s popular Merchant City. The lovely and bright one-bedroom property occupies a sixth-floor position and has the added advantage of a secluded communal residents courtyard terrace area, on the fourth floor of the building. Formerly the flagship premises for the Daily Express newspaper circa 1937 and laterally the Glasgow Herald’s printing press and head office, the building underwent redevelopment into 149 modern loft style residential apartments in 2005.

The apartment has outstanding west facing aspects over the Ramshorn Church, grounds and city beyond, from large windows spanning the length of the living room into the bedroom area which is separated by a sliding panel wall offering open plan loft style living. The open plan living accommodation is bright and airy with notable highlights including laminate flooring to all main apartments, modern kitchen set back from the living space, generous double bedroom with double fitted wardrobe, bathroom with utility cupboard housing the washing machine and boiler.

Accommodation:

• Security entry system; communal entrance with lift and stair access to each level.
• Welcoming reception hallway with storage cupboard and access off to all main apartments.
• Main living/dining room with large windows providing excellent natural light.
• Modern kitchen set back from the living space, complete with a range of base and wall mounted units and integrated appliances to include oven, hob extractor hood, fridge freezer and dishwasher and black granite worktop.
• Sizable double bedroom with fitted double wardrobe.
• Bathroom comprising white three-piece suite with over bath shower and utility cupboard.
• The property has been well maintained by its current owner, there is laminate flooring, fresh decor, electric heating and double glazing.

Situation

Located in the heart of the Merchant Centre, this stylish apartment fits in well with the high-end designer shops nearby on the Style Mile of Ingram Street, Buchannan Street and Argyle Street, there is a wonderful choice of restaurants and bars together with local cafes, delis and supermarkets. Transport links are on the doorstep via bus and by rail at Glasgow Queen Street, High Street and Central Station are all within a few minutes’ walk. Strathclyde University and Research Centres are on the doorstep and the Royal Infirmary hospital is nearby on High Street. The property is exceptionally well placed for road links including the M8 motorway network.

Travel Directions

On foot from George Square head east along George Street, continue along passing the junction with Montrose Street and continue towards the junction with Albion Street, turn right into Albion Street and head south towards Ingram Street where you will find the entrance to No. 145 on the right-hand side two-thirds of the way down the street. Once inside the building take the stairs to level LG where you will find access to the passenger lift to the 6th floor. The flat is at the far end of the corridor on the left hand side.

More Details

EPC: C
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

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