Upper Conversion, 479 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 2RG
Property Description
Forming part of an impressive row of blonde sandstone terrace homes on Shields Road, this home is a fine example of a handsome converted duplex in the sought after conservation area of Pollokshields.
Shields Road is a rarely available, four-bedroom upper, duplex conversion set within the heart of the ever-popular and vibrant pocket of Pollokshields. This superb apartment offers accommodation on two levels and benefits from share private garden space to the rear.
Internally, the homes offers flexible layout and combines traditional character features (the original wooden balustrade is of particular note), blended with modern convenience. The accommodation in full offers: a bright and spacious formal drawing room with double height picture windows and an original feature fireplace; separate dining room/second living or TV area; a generous double bedroom; modern kitchen with a good range of floor and wall mounted cabinets boasting views over Shields Road; a three piece family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.
The upper floor hosts an additional 3 well-proportioned bedrooms with a shower room off bedroom two. There is a further generous storage area/room on this level.
Further benefits of this home include ample off-street parking and gas central heating. Externally the property affords shared garden grounds to the rear, a wonderful spot for entertaining/alfresco dining.
The property is positioned within a short distance of shops and amenities on Albert Drive and Nithsdale Road where thriving coffee shops, restaurants and delis are abundant. More extensive amenities are located at Queens Park, Shawlands, Crossmyloof or Newlands and for further retail endeavours Silverburn shopping centre is close by.
Recreational pursuits are many and varied: Pollok Country Park where Pollok House and the Burrell Collection can be found, The House for an Art Lover, the Tramway Theatre, Haggs Golf Club, Titwood Tennis and Bowling club, Bellahouston Ski and Sports Centre and Maxwell Park. Commuting is swift and simple, M8 access is only a short drive away, Pollokshields East, Pollokshields West train stations and Shields Road subway station are within a 10 mins walk and bus service available just around the corner on Albert Drive.
More Details
Situation: Private Garden
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
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