Property description

Arguably one of Glasgow's finest; Charing Cross Mansions is a category A listed tenement with an exceptionally detailed facade with sculpture inspired by Michelangelo. Designed in 1889 by Scottish architect JJ Burnet and demonstrating a distinct French Renaissance style, little surprise Burnet studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

Located on the second floor with secure entry and attractive communal rear court with shared storage unit, this truly exquisite four apartment mansion flat has undergone an extensive renovation to revitalise the historic details and bring it bang up-to-date with modern and contemporary city living. Comprising impressive reception hallway boasting fully restored original doors and upper fanlights with elliptical detail; A delightful sitting room with working Greek Thomson style fireplace and access to a shallow planter balcony; A grand dining room with ornate working fireplace flanked with iconic columns and carved central motif, and French polished window panels featuring carved scroll detail; The country style dining kitchen has direct access to the sitting room and reflects a casual and relaxed approach to design with free standing antique cupboards and a fired earth Bastide Belfast sink unit; Both bedrooms are generous in size with plenty of space for double beds and furnishings; And finally the fabulous original Art Deco bathroom, beautifully restored and featuring rare sleek glass Vitrolite wall tiles. The current owner, with an obvious flare for fashion and design, has excelled in the presentation scouring antique shops and architectural salvage to meet an exacting standard, creating a truly wonderful property.

Located in a great part of town with easy access a wealth of amenities in both the city centre and west end. There are plenty of nearby bars, restaurants and coffee shops, grocery shops and public transport with Charing Cross railway across the road plus direct access on the M8 with good links for the M74 and M77 motorways.