Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 42 Kelvin Court, Glasgow, a charming and spacious flat type home with 4 bed in the G12 0AE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built 1919-1929 and has a reported internal area of 164 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £175,500 and a rental potential of £1,141 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jun 28, 2014. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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Occupying a second floor position within the much admired and
truly iconic art deco Kelvin Court development, this generously
proportioned six apartment upper flat offers a flexible layout of
well appointed accommodation which must be viewed to be
appreciated.
The building itself is situated within easy travelling distance of
Glasgow City Centre via established road networks and indeed public
transport facilities which are provided within walking distance of
the property. The building was constructed in 1937/1938 and was
designed by the Architect G N Fatkin with many of the period
features sympathetically retained within communal areas, yet within
this particular apartment, many modern fixtures and fittings can be
found including a re-fitted kitchen, re-fitted bathroom and shower
room, quality double glazing enhancing sound proofing and
insulation, a security alarm system and the upgrading of the
residents lift facility.
Early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the flexibility
of the accommodation on offer which includes entrance vestibule
with cupboard off and shelved storage accommodation, fabulous
reception hallway which serpentines round to the right and offers
access to all apartments. There are three further storage cupboards
provided off this hallway and has a fitted carpet. A corner double
glazed window sheds natural light onto tasteful decoration and
indeed provides views over the communal well landscaped rear
gardens.
The lounge has inset fire surround with electric fire within,
double glazed rear facing window, occasional shelving and space for
a three piece suite and substantial lounge furniture. The second
public room is currently being used as a dining room and has south
facing double glazed window, space for a dining table and chairs,
connecting door leading through to the kitchen, decorative coving
and fitted carpet.
The kitchen has been re-fitted by the vendors and offers a wide
array of floor and wall mounted units providing excellent storage
accommodation, co-ordinating tiling behind worktop surfaces which
follow round creating a breakfast bar, inset oven, hob, hood,
dishwasher and washing machine to be included in the sale price.
Excellent concealed under-unit lighting combined with overhead
spotlights and cornice style spotlighting is provided and an access
door leads out to the internal stairwell where a further external
storage cupboard can be found.
Four bedrooms are provided, three of which extend to double
proportions and the fourth is ideal for use as a single
bedroom/study office or indeed arts and crafts room with the master
also offering access door leading out to a rear facing balcony with
views to the south over to Broomhill and Jordanhill. The re-fitted
bathroom and shower room are well appointed with side facing opaque
glazed windows and, within the bathroom three piece white suite
comprising low level wc, wash-hand basin and panelled bath and
within the shower room wash-hand basin, panelled bath and enclosed
shower stall with mains shower within.
Further features include a communal gas fired central heating
system, quality double glazing enhancing sound proofing and
insulation, the recently upgraded residents lift, ample visitor's
parking and indeed this property boasts an allocated lock-up garage
with remote control access door within close proximity. Particular
mention should be made to the residents communal grounds which can
be found in excellent order having been well maintained by the
factors and overseen by the on-site caretakers who also live within
the development.
We are advised by the vendors that the maintenance, communal gas
bill and general upkeep of the building is overseen by Messrs
Speirs Gumley with further details regarding costs and charges
available at request.
The West End of Glasgow is home to the main campus of the
University of Glasgow and several major teaching hospitals. There
is a wide range of independent shops with several supermarkets and
high street banks provided. The area has an eclectic range of
cafes, bars and restaurants and there are good road links within
the West End and connections towards Glasgow City Centre and the M8
motorway which leads to destinations further afield. There are also
underground railway stations at Kelvin Hall, Hillhead and Partick
which also has an adjacent railway station. Recreational amenities
including the Riverfront Museum, Kelvin Hall International Arena,
Kelvingrove Park, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow?s
Botanic Gardens are all within close proximity.
The Energy Performance Rating on this property is C.
Rooms
Hall ( 23'11" x 6'6" + 22'1" x 3'11" )
Lounge ( 18'10" x 10'2" )
Dining room
( 13'5" x 20'11" )
Kitchen ( 16'10" x 9'1" )
Bedroom
(One) ( 16'11" x 11'7" )
Bedroom
(Two) ( 15'7" x 9'9" )
Bedroom
(Three) ( 15'4" x 16'1" )
Bedroom
(Four) ( 14'10" x 8'6" )
Shower room
( 6'5" x 8'4" )
Bathroom
( 8'4" x 6'9" )
Features
- Second floor flat
- Art deco Kelvin Court development
- Residents lift
- Gas central heating
- Double glazing
- Two public rooms
- Fitted breakfasting kitchen
- Four bedrooms
- Landscaped communal grounds
- Lock up & residents parking
- Early viewing recommended
- Rear facing balcony
Travel information
From A & S Ireland Estate Agents office proceed up Byres Road
and take left turn at the traffic lights onto Great Western Road.
Continue along here for approximately two miles passing Jury's
Hotel at Bingham's Pond and follow the road down towards Anniesland
Cross where Kelvin Court can be found on the left hand side with
number 42 accessed from the front.
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