Westbourne Gardens, Dowanhill, Glasgow, G12 9XQ

No 44 Westbourne Gardens is an exceptional traditional town house forming part of one of Glasgow’s most striking terraces, designed by James Thomson and completed in the 1870s.

It is recognised as one of the West End's most sought after addresses and is a particularly ‘green’ enclave in the heart of Dowanhill. Tucked away from the bustle yet just a short stroll from Byres Road, Glasgow University, the Botanic Gardens, and excellent transport links, this superb family home offers a perfect combination of tranquillity and accessibility.

The Gardens offer a magnificent central focal point, with beautifully maintained, triangular-shaped leisure gardens, thanks to the efforts of the local residents’ association and appointed factor. The gardens feature green lawns, mature trees, gravelled pathways a variety of seating areas, and a children’s garden, creating a peaceful and family-friendly environment.

The accommodation is arranged over four main levels, with the entrance hall maintaining period features including; ornate ceiling cornicing, terrazzo tiled flooring, and a magnificent sweeping staircase leading to the upper levels.

The bay windowed drawing room, positioned on the ground floor, enjoys panoramic views across the central gardens, and has an original fireplace with double doors leading to the library/dining room. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a WC/ cloakroom.

At garden level, there is a modern kitchen with a large island and range of integrated appliances. The kitchen is open to a dining/breakfasting area, which leads through to a wonderful fully glazed sun room, with doors giving direct access to the back garden. There is also a bay windowed living room, with built in media wall a utility room and a further room which could be used as a bedroom/home office or snug.

On the first floor, there is an incredible principal bedroom which spans the full width of the house and is flooded with natural light thanks to a large bay window. It also benefits from a walk-in dressing room and en-suite. The first floor accommodation is completed by another generous double bedroom and a tiled main bathroom with three piece suite and shower over the bath. 

The second floor provides a further three bedrooms, one of  which benefits from an en-suite with four piece suite and the accommodation is completed by a further shower room with enclosed cubicle. 

The rear garden is undoubtedly one of the main attributes. It benefits from a West facing aspect so has lovely sunlight from the afternoon, through to the evening. It is made up of a slabbed patio area, a section of lawn and two secure stores/outbuildings. Please note that the lawn in the back garden is being re-laid in the coming weeks.