Paisley Daily Express

& Live in an Art Deco gem

Short-term tenancies

- Here is one to take the breath away.

It is a flat within the former Hawkhead District Hospital, which was designed in Art Deco style by renowned architect Thomas Tait. This listed building looks to be in magnificen­t nick and the agents say great care has been taken to preserve its unique character. This includes an original goldtiled pillar and a plasterwor­k freeze depicting a mother and child on the upper floor of the communal reception hallway. The building itself is located in a pedestrian­ised area with a circular green surrounded by allocated residents’ and visitors’ parking spaces. The flat is in excellent order and has undergone what the agents describe as sympatheti­c upgrading to produce a striking modern home. There is a range of contempora­ry floor and wall coverings throughout the property which has a specificat­ion that includes double glazing, a gas fired central heating system and security entry. The refitted kitchen has a range of fitted furniture including light grey gloss door fronts with contrastin­g worktop surface, a Franke inlayed sink and quality modern appliances. The upgraded bathroom has

Heading in here

A two-bedroom flat in Paisley’s Mavisbank Terrace is for sale at offers over £60,000. To find out more, or to make an appointmen­t to view, call Aire Homes on 0141 392 0344. stylish contempora­ry tiling with a white suite including a WC, large wash hand basin and bath which has an electric shower and shower screen positioned over it.

An outstandin­g feature of this home is the large private terrace which enjoys a southerly aspect, the agents add.

The lounge is open plan to the fitted kitchen and extends the full width of the property and a French door to the private outside terrace.

There are two double bedrooms, both of which have fitted wardrobes and a modern bathroom. Offers over £158,000 are being invited. To find out more call Corum on 01505 458029 or visit www.corumprope­rty. co.uk, or you can also visit Corum in person at 2 Windsor Place, Bridge of Weir. A recent study has revealed that, contrary to Government proposals, tenants in Scotland don’t want three-year tenancies, with only 6.4 percent stating that they would prefer a tenancy lasting for that period.

The research from online letting agent MakeUrMove found that instead, 32 percent of Scottish tenants want tenancies to last 12 months, and a further 12 percent want tenancies to last for no more than two years.

The Government recently held a consultati­on on introducin­g three-year minimum tenancies, with a six-month break clause option. The proposals are designed to protect tenants from eviction.

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For sale A flat in this stunning building

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