Flat 2/4 The GPO Building, 5 South Frederick Street, Merchant City, Glasgow City, G1 1JG
Fixed Price £175,000
Apartment
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
1 Reception Room
784 sq.ft
Communal Garden
Property Description
This very generous one-bedroom apartment extends to over 784 sq ft. and is situated on the second floor within the iconic GPO Building. Built circa 1878 and converted into 61 residential apartments in 2002, the development is centrally located within Glasgow’s Merchant City. The building benefits from having a concierge, a resident’s gym, communal courtyard area and an active residents committee who have recently organised extensive roof repairs to restore and maintain this historical landmark building.
There is security entry system, an impressive communal entrance hall with concierge office, staircase and lift access to each floor. Internally the accommodation extends to welcoming reception hall with wooden floor, spacious living room spanning 19 ft and with tall sash an case windows facing south over Ingram Street, internal dining sized kitchen complete with a range of base and wall mounted units with contrasting worktops and splashback, bedroom with double wardrobes and carpeted floorcovering. The property has electric wet central heating and gas hob.
Whilst this is a one-bedroom property, the dining kitchen allows for two sharers to each have a studio room and share the kitchen and bathroom, with both the bedroom and living room being sizeable rooms.
Situation
Located on South Frederick, just south of George Square and in the heart of the Merchant City, the area offers unquestionably one of the most envied and prominent social settings Glasgow has to offer with a wealth of amenities including both general and specialist shopping, wine bars and many highly acclaimed restaurants. This destination neighbourhood has benefitted from significant regeneration in the last few decades with a mix of both residential and commercial redevelopment. The property is in close proximity to Glasgow’s Style Mile, Glasgow’s International Financial Services District, Strathclyde & Caledonian Universities, the Glasgow School of Art, the SEC and The Clyde Auditorium. The area benefits from frequent public transport with easy access to Queen Street and Central Train Stations, and both Buchanan St and St Enoch subway stations. Public transport and road links are exceptional. Parking spaces are available for rent in the vicinity.
Travel Directions
Walking from George Square continue South onto South Frederick Street where you will find the entrance at No. 5 almost halfway down the street on the right-hand side.
More Details
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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