1/2 13 Ruthven Street, Dowanhill, G12 9BY

Forming part of a comprehensively refurbished and striking red sandstone tenenent building, 13 Ruthven Street offers generous accommodation and original features in an ideally placed location for the discerning buyer.

There is clearly scope for internal refurbishment, modernisation and upgrading to help facilitate the property's full potential and in that sense is the perfect 'blank canvas' for personalisation in terms of colour, aesthetic and amenities.

The building has securely controlled access from street level, giving way to a beautifully maintained, classic Glasgow close. Internal accommodation is accessed via vestibule with storm doors, and incorporates a wide reception hallway, beautifully bright, bay windowed lounge with ornate fireplace and decorative cornicing, a full dining kitchen with pantry, two generous double bedrooms and bathroom.

The living space is heated via gas central heating, windows are refurbished throughout and externally, there are well maintained residents gardens to rear.

Ruthven Street is set just off Byres Road where there is a wealth of local bars, restaurants and hostelries, access to regular public transport, recreation and a vibrant lifestyle and nightlife with Glasgow University only a short walk away.

EER Band: C

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.