40 Queensborough Gardens, Hyndland, G12

This exceptional three-bedroom apartment occupies the preferred first floor of a particularly handsome red sandstone building on Queensborough Gardens, with one of its greatest assets immediately apparent from the windows: a wonderfully open, southerly outlook across the neighbouring bowling green.

It is difficult to overstate what a difference that makes. Rather than looking directly towards another tenement, the principal outlook is across lawns, mature trees and open sky. The south-facing aspect brings excellent natural light throughout the day, while the elevated first-floor position gives the apartment a lovely sense of privacy.

In a part of Glasgow characterised by traditional tenements, having this much space outside your windows feels rather special.

The building itself is equally impressive. A significant programme of communal investment has been undertaken in recent years, including replacement of the roof and refurbishment of the stonework, while the communal close has been redecorated and the chimney serving the gas fire has recently been relined. To the rear, the beautifully maintained residents’ gardens are immaculate, reflecting the obvious care taken over the building as a whole.

Inside, the apartment is everything you would hope to find in a substantial West End home.

The accommodation extends from an unusually broad and welcoming reception hallway, where stripped timber floors, original woodwork and some particularly beautiful stained glass provide an immediate introduction to the character found throughout.

The drawing room is magnificent. At approximately 6.76m by 4.63m, it has the scale to accommodate furniture without ever feeling crowded, with an elegant fireplace, intricate ceiling plasterwork and a broad bay window overlooking the bowling green. The proportions are impressive, but it is the combination of light and outlook that really makes the room.

There are three generous double bedrooms, each with the high ceilings and excellent proportions expected of a property of this period. The principal bedroom is particularly substantial, while original fireplaces, timber floors, decorative detailing and large windows continue the character of the apartment throughout.

The dining kitchen sits to the rear, with space for a large table and everyday dining, and is complemented by something rarely found in a traditional tenement apartment: a completely separate laundry/utility room. There is also a useful study area with window, off the kitchen, providing an excellent space for working from home without sacrificing one of the bedrooms.

A galley bathroom, excellent built-in storage and the sheer generosity of the hallway complete what is an exceptionally practical layout.

It’s the combination of everything here that makes the apartment so good. Preferred first floor, three great bedrooms, a huge drawing room, a proper dining kitchen with separate laundry, and a building and gardens that are absolutely immaculate. Add to that the significant communal work that’s already been carried out and that beautiful open, south-facing view across the bowling green, and it’s very difficult to find much you’d change.

Whilst every effort is made by Yates Hellier to ensure the accuracy of these details, it should be noted that measurements are approximate and all information including service charges, ground ownership and school catchment has been provided by the vendor and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and should be verified through your solicitor and local council.

Agency Registration Number: 1812011