Cecil Street, Hillhead, Glasgow

Set in a superb central location within the heart of the West End, this elegant two-bedroom first-floor conversion on Cecil Street, Hillhead offers bright, beautifully appointed accommodation and excellent levels of quietude. One of the key selling points is the property’s ideal position: within easy walking distance of numerous amenities, most notably the University of Glasgow’s Gilmorehill campus, the beautiful Glasgow Botanic Gardens and the ever-growing selection of cafés, restaurants, boutiques and amenities stretching along Great Western Road between the top of Byres Road and Kelvinbridge. As such, this extremely central yet tucked-away position will appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers including academics, lucky students and young professionals who wish to take full advantage of everything that is loved about the West End.

Cecil Street is a charming address, situated just off the top of Great George Street in Hillhead. This prime location places the property within walking distance of all the amenities on Byres Road and the “Botanics” area along Great Western Road. Within minutes of leaving the property you can access everything from supermarkets, shops and boutiques to public transport links, cafés and bars. The West End offers a variety of leisure facilities, including cinema, racquet clubs, the Western Baths Club and The Gym Group on Vinicombe Street.

Hillhead is also ideally positioned for easy access to inner-city green spaces, including the Botanic Gardens and Kelvingrove Park, both offering extensive parkland to be enjoyed year-round. Parking is via the local permit scheme (zone W3), with permits available from the local council.
The home for sale is set within an attractive, elevated sandstone townhouse painted in a period-correct ‘Gardenia’ colour, giving the frontage a bright, eye-catching appearance with sash and casement windows. Situated at the preferred first-floor level, this elegant drawing-room conversion is instantly identifiable by its bay window with tall, glazed elements that give glimpses of superb inner ceiling height and volume of accommodation. Access to the building is via a secure entrance door with buzzer intercom system. The communal hall and stairway are in good order with neat décor, good lighting and a carpeted stairway that leads off to the upper levels. The subject property is accessed from the first landing and is the only dwelling on the level of number 18.

As you will see from the attached photographs, HD video and floorplan, this is an attractive, well-appointed two-bedroom conversion which has been improved and maintained to a high standard by the current owner. The living space is bright, has a stylish, contemporary feel throughout and is ready for immediate enjoyment. In 2021 the kitchen was fully remodelled and the apartment benefitted from new wooden flooring and carpets throughout, giving a cohesive and high-quality finish.

In brief, the accommodation extends to: entrance hall with useful storage cupboard; superb open-plan living room and kitchen with a beautiful, updated kitchen complete with full complement of modern appliances, granite work surfaces, peninsula island with breakfast bar and LED lighting — an awesome main living space for relaxing in or entertaining guests (just imagine how good a ten-foot Christmas tree would look in the bay window in the weeks ahead!). The principal bedroom is positioned at the rear, is of excellent proportions, has in-built mirror-fronted wardrobes and gives access to the en-suite shower room. Bedroom number two is a single-sized bedroom — currently utilised as a home office with a further bank of in-built wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is a great-sized main bathroom with white four-piece suite and contrasting high-gloss tiling.

The property also benefits from an impressive level of modern technology. In 2021/22, new automated curtains and blinds were installed on every window, and all lighting was replaced with Philips Hue smart lighting. Lights and window dressings — along with several kitchen appliances — can be controlled via apps or voice control (such as Alexa), creating a very convenient, flexible and energy-conscious home environment.


Attributes

• Two-bedroom first-floor conversion in a sandstone townhouse
• Superb central West End location: just off Great George Street and within walking distance of Byres Road, the Botanics and Great Western Road amenities
• Ideal for academics, students or young professionals seeking a stylish and convenient home
• Elevated position with bright bay-window drawing-room conversion, high ceilings and excellent proportions
• Secure entrance with buzzer intercom; well-maintained communal hallway and stair
• Entrance hall with useful storage cupboard off
• Open-plan living room/kitchen: fully remodelled in 2021 with upgraded appliances, granite worktops, peninsula island with breakfast bar and LED lighting
• New wooden flooring and carpets installed throughout in 2021
• Principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room
• Second bedroom currently used as a home office with additional built-in wardrobes
• Main bathroom with white four-piece suite and high-gloss tiling
• Automated curtains and blinds to every window (installed 2021/22)
• Philips Hue smart lighting throughout; lights, window dressings and several kitchen appliances can be controlled via apps or Alexa
• Roof and chimneys repaired and upgraded in October 2020
• Permit parking zone W3, with permits available from the local council


EPC: D
Council Tax: E
Tenure: Freehold






EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: E