Offers Over £169,000
Upper Floor Apartment
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Reception Room
667 sq.ft
On Street/Permit
Property Description
A charming and particularly characterful two-bedroom traditional tenement apartment, occupying a second-floor position within an attractive red sandstone building on Byres Road, in the very heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End.
One of the most appealing aspects of this property is the way in which so much of its traditional character remains visible. The interior has a bright, relaxed feel, with stripped timber floorboards, high ceilings and rich dark-stained woodwork providing warmth and personality throughout. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the impressive bay-windowed lounge, where a broad window formation and substantial traditional fireplace combine to create a particularly attractive main living space.
The accommodation is arranged around a long reception hallway which provides access to each of the principal apartments and incorporates useful storage. The lounge is comfortably the focal point of the home, with a broad bay window providing excellent natural light, while the handsome traditional fireplace with decorative timber surround and tiled inset makes an impressive focal point. Exposed timber flooring, tall skirtings, picture rails and original-style timber doors further enhance the room’s character.
There are two comfortable bedrooms positioned towards the rear of the apartment. The principal bedroom is particularly well proportioned, with plenty of space for a double bed together with additional freestanding furniture. The second bedroom is also a comfortable room and offers excellent flexibility for use as a bedroom, guest room or dedicated home office.
The kitchen is positioned between the two bedrooms and has been fitted with a range of contemporary gloss-fronted units, contrasting tiled splashbacks and work surfaces, together with an integrated gas hob and oven. A window at the end of the kitchen brings natural light into the space and provides an outlook to the rear.
Completing the accommodation is an internal bathroom which has been given a distinctive contemporary treatment, with white metro-style wall tiling, patterned floor tiles, a dark vanity unit and a white bath with overhead shower and glazed screen.
The location is, of course, a major part of the appeal. Byres Road forms the heart of Glasgow’s West End, placing an exceptional selection of cafés, restaurants, independent shops and everyday amenities virtually on the doorstep. The property is particularly well placed for the University of Glasgow and provides convenient access to nearby Partick, Hillhead and Hyndland. Excellent public transport connections are also readily accessible, making the apartment an appealing option for those who want to enjoy a genuinely walkable West End lifestyle.
For buyers searching for a traditional two-bedroom apartment in a highly central location, 8 Byres Road offers an excellent combination of period character, comfortable proportions and superb convenience. In particular, the beautiful bay-windowed lounge gives the property a sense of personality that sets it apart, while the second bedroom provides the additional flexibility increasingly sought after for guests, homeworking or shared living.
Attributes
- Two-bedroom second-floor traditional tenement apartment
- Highly central position on Byres Road
- Approximately 667 sq. ft. of accommodation
- Attractive red sandstone tenement building
- Bright and characterful interior
- Impressive bay-windowed lounge
- Handsome traditional fireplace with detailed timber surround and tiled inset
- Stripped timber flooring within the lounge and hallway
- Attractive dark-stained original-style woodwork
- High ceilings and traditional detailing
- Well-proportioned principal double bedroom
- Flexible second bedroom
- Contemporary fitted kitchen
- Gas hob and integrated oven
- Stylish internal bathroom
- White metro-style tiling and patterned flooring
- Bath with overhead shower and glazed screen
- Useful hallway storage
- Excellent location for the University of Glasgow
- Superb selection of West End amenities on the doorstep
- Convenient for public transport connections
More Details
EPC: C
Council Tax: C
Tenure: Freehold
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