Novar Drive, Hyndland, Glasgow

A showpiece panelled ceiling, a bow window seating area with sweeping views and a farmhouse style dining kitchen full of warmth and character set the tone for this beautifully presented two bedroom apartment, occupying the third floor of a red sandstone tenement on Novar Drive.

Novar Drive is one of the streets that really defines Hyndland lifestyle, with its long stretching terraces of handsome sandstone tenements and a calm, settled residential atmosphere. The elevated position of this apartment brings a fine outlook across the rooftops and bay fronted terraces opposite, giving the rooms a real sense of openness.

The owners have furnished the apartment with a meticulous consideration for design, and the period detail has been cherished throughout. Wide timber floorboards run through the lounge, dining kitchen and second bedroom, deep cornicing frames the ceilings, and the windows are set within traditional panelled reveals, while double glazing keeps the apartment comfortable through the colder months.

The lounge is the centrepiece. A four window bay frames views along Novar Drive, while overhead the ceiling has been decorated a soft grey contrasting with crisp white mouldings, forming a series of angular panels that gravitate towards the bay and give the room an unmistakable sense of occasion. A white timber fire surround with an arched cast iron insert proudly accents the feature wall. There is ample room for a large corner sofa as well as a reading nook within the bay.

The dining kitchen is every bit as appealing and is sure to become the heart of the home. Shaker style wall and base units in a soft putty tone are paired with antique style cup handles, solid wood worktops and a Belfast sink, with white metro tiling and discreet under unit lighting. A range style cooker sits beneath a black chimney extractor, and rustic wide plank flooring carries through to a dining area beneath a trio of pendant lights, framed by a tall window at the far end. A traditional panelled press has been retained, a lovely nod to the heritage of the building and a practical home for pantry essentials.

Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles. The principal bedroom is carpeted and finished with deep cornicing and an elegant curved ceiling moulding, with a twin window and panelled reveals providing a graceful backdrop. The second bedroom has timber flooring and a twin window of its own, and currently accommodates a home office alongside a double bed, showing just how well it adapts to working from home. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and glass screen set against bevelled grey metro tiling, a vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail, with timber panelling to dado height and wood effect flooring. A long reception hallway links the accommodation and is well served by three storage cupboards, a real asset in any tenement apartment.

Novar Drive enjoys an enviable position at the centre of Hyndland, with the cafés, delis, restaurants and independent shops of Hyndland Road just around the corner. Byres Road, the University of Glasgow and the Botanic Gardens are all close at hand, and Hyndland station lies within a short walk, offering swift rail connections into the city centre and further afield. Drivers will appreciate easy access to the Clydeside Expressway and the wider motorway network, while the Clyde Tunnel provides a direct link to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Families benefit from the catchment for Hyndland Secondary School, along with a wide choice of independent schools nearby including The Glasgow Academy, The High School of Glasgow and Kelvinside Academy.

Striking period features, a characterful dining kitchen, excellent storage and an elevated outlook over one of the finest streets in the West End combine to create a home of real distinction. It will particularly appeal to medical professionals, academics and those connected with the University, as well as young professionals and couples seeking a stylish and characterful base in Hyndland.


Accommodation:

• Security entry system.
• Communal close with stairway to each level.
• Reception hallway with three storage cupboards.
• Lounge with four window bay to the front, panelled ceiling, timber flooring, feature fireplace and shelved recess.
• Dining kitchen with shaker style wall and base units, solid wood worktops, Belfast sink, range style cooker with chimney extractor, timber flooring, traditional press and dining area.
• Principal bedroom with twin window, cornicing and fitted carpet.
• Second double bedroom with twin window and timber flooring.
• Bathroom with bath and glass screen, vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail.
• Double glazing.
• Gas central heating.
• Shared rear garden.
• Availability of on street residents' parking.


EPC: C
Council Tax: E
Tenure: Freehold




EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: E