Flat 6 5 Kensington Road, Dowanhill, G12 9LE

Set within a substantial mid-nineteenth-century stone-built villa, this beautifully presented upper apartment offers generous, flexible accommodation rich in period character, combined with tasteful contemporary upgrades suited to modern living.

The building itself is notable for its ornate stonework, traditional proportions and architectural presence. A well-maintained communal entrance leads to the upper level, where the property occupies an elevated position and enjoys open outlooks from every window, ensuring excellent natural light and a wonderful sense of privacy.

The sense of scale is immediately apparent on entering the welcoming reception hallway, with its high ceilings, decorative detailing and traditional features. The property retains a range of period elements including fireplaces, deep-set windows, detailed woodwork and generous ceiling heights, all contributing to the character and architectural integrity of the home.

The principal lounge and dining room is a particularly impressive space, defined by dramatic pitched ceilings, attractive fireplace surround and expansive windows, framing open aspects. The proportions allow for both formal dining and relaxed seating, creating an elegant yet comfortable living environment.

The kitchen is positioned separately and is fitted with modern cabinetry, integrated appliances and generous worktop space. A large skylight enhances the natural light already afforded by the property's elevated position and outlook.

The apartment offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms, each enjoying bright open aspects and excellent ceiling height. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted storage, while the second bedroom provides flexibility for guest accommodation or additional living space. A stylish contemporary bathroom completes the accommodation, featuring a modern suite and walk-in glazed shower enclosure with classic tiling.

In addition, the property benefits from direct access to a communal space, currently used as a study. While communal in title, this apartment is the only one with direct access, providing a particularly practical and convenient home-working solution.

Externally, residents enjoy extensive communal gardens laid mainly to lawn and framed by mature trees, enhancing the open setting that is enjoyed from every room. The property further benefits from private residents' parking to the front.

Further benefits include gas central heating, newly installed double glazed sash and case windows to the side and rear of the building, and excellent storage throughout. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period apartment of character and scale, with uninterrupted open aspects and a peaceful yet convenient setting.

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Local Area
The leafy Dowanhill district is well placed for a wide selection of shops and amenities on both Byres Road and Hyndland Road. There are various supermarkets on Byres Road, including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and a Tesco Metro. The famous Ashton Lane, just off Byres Road, offers a selection of bars, restaurants and the Grosvenor Cinema. At the top of Byres Road are the Botanic Gardens offering a beautiful green space in the city and greenhouses full of tropical plants. There are a number of bars, restaurants, cafés and delicatessens in the Hyndland Area, including Epicures and Peckhams.

Public transport is excellent, with bus routes operating on Byres Road and underground stations at Hillhead, Kelvinhall and Partick, where there is also a railway station. There are also good road links to the City Centre, Glasgow International Airport, and beyond.

Glasgow University is situated on University Avenue, just off Byres Road, and provides world class further education. There are a number of excellent comprehensive schools in the area as well as private schooling at The Glasgow Academy, The High School of Glasgow and Kelvinside Academy.