OFFERS OVER £210k

AN exceptional conversion/new build development in the West End of Glasgow launches next week, when details/plans will be unveiled for a niche collection of unique residences within one of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings.

Dating from 1894, B-listed Belmont Church in Hillhead was designed by Glasgow architect James Miller and with its soaring stained glass windows and imposing nave, was said to be one of the most beautiful churches in the city. It later changed its name to Lilybank Church and was latterly used by Laurel Bank School.

Now this magnificent building is reclaiming its original name as Belmont West, a unique development of 21 luxurious one, two and three bedroomed apartments that will capture the grandeur of the former church interior.

Many church conversions end up bland and devoid of significant features, however Belmont West’s developer, RH Contracts, has retained its magnificent stained glass, trusses, stonework and atrium in what promises to be a triumph in church conversions. Better still, there will be sizes and styles to suit many buyers, with lofty one bedroomed studio apartments with mezzanine bedrooms, duplex and triplet styles, one and two bedroomed penthouses – plus three individually built new homes (one detached; two semi-detached). Prices start from £210,000 and sales details will be launched at 10am on May 10 in Rettie’s West End office. A TWO bedroomed penthouse apartment at Duke Wynd – a short walk from Glasgow’s Merchant City, universities and the Royal Infirmary – is available to rent furnished from May 18 at £950 per month with Slater Hogg & Howison’s Candleriggs office.

Duke Wynd is the result of a multimillion-pound redevelopment of the iconic B-listed former Great Eastern Hotel on Duke Street in 2011, for which this penthouse was a show flat. The benefit of height (and lift access) provides views of Glasgow Cathedral from the open-plan living/dining/ kitchen area, the latter fitted with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. There are two double bedrooms, both with wardrobes, while the bathroom features Porcelanosa tiling and over-bath shower. Other notable features include electric heating, double-glazing, security entrance and underground car parking. Ideally positioned for access to the M8/M74 motorways and only a stroll away from Merchant City bars and restaurants, this tastefully furnished apartment offers easy living from day one.