Penthouse 5/2 Carrick Quay, 140 Clyde Street, Glasgow City, G1 4LH

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Property Description

An exceptional two-bedroom duplex penthouse apartment. Seldom available, this penthouse is situated on the fifth and sixth floors of the iconic Carrick Quay residential apartment block located on the edge of the Merchant City, overlooking the River Clyde on the historic riverfront location formerly home to the Carrick Clipper Ship. The design of the building has a nautical theme with two shades of brick work, curved steel buttresses, a gang plank walkway to the main entrance and its very own crow’s nest on the 6th floor, commanding outstanding 180-degree views east, south and west over the river and skyline to the Cathkin Braes and beyond.

Having been well maintained by the current owners, notable highlights include a very generous living space of over 22 feet which has ceiling to floor windows and access to a private balcony of over 132 sq feet and a tiered, open plan dining area and modern kitchen off-set, feature glass brick wall and views north over the city’s skyline. The property benefits from an under-building triple garage spanning over 43 feet and attractive common stairwell with tiled entrance.

Completed in the early 90’s, this development comprising 60 apartments, has a very proactive residents committee, management sinking fund and is still considered integral to the introduction of high-quality residential accommodation to Glasgow’s City Centre, it has reinforced and diversified the residential population and had inspired further development along the banks of the river over the last few decades. The location is great for easy access to all city amenities; it’s less than half a mile from the City’s International Financial Services District and the new Barclay’s Wealth Hub in Tradeston, on the south bank of the river.

Accommodation:

Security entry system; communal entrance hall with a lift and stair access to each floor; 5th floor landing; welcoming reception hall with stairs to upper floor and access to the living space, four steps lead down to the fabulous main living area spanning over 22 feet with floor to ceiling south facing windows and patio door access to a private balcony of over 132 sq feet; set back and raised from the living area there is a cloaks w.c. and very generous dining space which leads on the dining kitchen having a range of base and wall mounted units, tiled splashback, integrated appliances, a popular kitchen peninsula with additional counter space, there is great storage with an under stair pantry, a feature glass brick wall and floor to ceiling windows facing north; stairway leading to upper hallway; bedroom one is a substantial room spanning 18 ft and having integrated wardrobes, a refitted shower room and with full height south facing windows running the full length of the room with patio door access to the upper balcony and feature crow’s nest balcony; bedroom two also extends to over 18 feet, has fitted wardrobes and offer views north from a wall of windows; modern main bathroom with separate shower cubicle; There is the rare advantage of an under building triple garage spanning over 43 feet and accessed from secure gated entrance to the rear of the building and additional storage pend in the basement. The property has Electric Wet Central Heating controlled by a hive Internet accessible thermostat, there is under floor heating in the bathrooms, the bedrooms have electrically operated curtains and there is Double Glazing throughout.

Situation

Located on Clyde Street in the Heart of Glasgow City Centre, an area of Glasgow which has benefitted from significant redevelopment in the last few decades with a mix of both residential and commercial developments within the Financial Services District. Glasgow City Centre offers unquestionably one of the most envied and prominent social locations, the apartment is conveniently located for access to a wealth of amenities including many cultural attractions and venues, both general and specialist shopping, wine bars and many highly acclaimed restaurants. The property is in close proximity to the Style Mile, the Merchant City, 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 Central and Queen Street Train Stations, and St Enoch subway stations. Public transport and road links are exceptional.

Travel Directions

On foot from our office on Bath Street continue East, turning 2nd right onto Wellington Street and proceed South, crossing over Argyle Street on to Robertson Street, turning eventual left onto Broomielaw. Cross over Oswald Street and continue east under Central Station Bridge. At the next junction cross over Jamaica Street onto Clyde Street where No. 120 can be found on the eastern end of the street before the junction with Stockwell Street.

More Details

Situation: Balcony
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

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