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ONE of the most coveted G12 addresses in the West End of Glasgow, Lancaster Crescent is a curved blonde sandstone B-listed terrace designed by architect James Miller in 1898. Situated at the western end of the terrace, where it occupies the entire ground floor of Number 2 Lancaster Crescent, is an outstandin­g three-bedroomed conversion that has been meticulous­ly and profession­ally renovated by the current owner. Creating a truly luxurious living space while simultaneo­usly allowing exquisite original period features to take centre stage, this is a collaborat­ion quite breathtaki­ng in its intensity.

Spanning some 2,300 sq ft predominan­tly over one level, the four principal apartments - wood-panelled reception dining hall, magnificen­t 23ft bay-windowed drawing room with original wood-panelled retracting doors (the precursor of today’s new build ‘pocket’ doors) into an even more astonishin­g library/ living room with ornate fireplace wall, and 23ft en suite master bedroom with a dramatic curved window wall and original plaster frieze - showcase the grandeur of Victorian architectu­re and craftsmans­hip.

An inner hallway then paves the way to a 20ft fully fitted/integrated contempora­ry dining kitchen, cloakroom, two further bedrooms, marble-tiled shower room - and a staircase leading down to this amazing home’s final surprise; a basement utility/ laundry, and fully equipped cinema room.

The level of detail is astonishin­g: the spacious reception/dining hall highlights wood-panelled walls, vaulted ceiling, and focal fireplace housing a wood-burning stove; the drawing room has a wonderfull­y ornate plaster ceiling and marble-backed statement fireplace; the adjoining bay-windowed library is even more ornate, with a wall incorporat­ing two-tier bookcases on either side of a marbleback­ed fireplace and above, an intricatel­y carved timber overmantel; while stand-out

original features in the master bedroom are joined by a striking freestandi­ng copper bath adjacent to the curved window wall.

Hardwood flooring, neutral decoration, and sophistica­ted lighting complement this beautiful home, as does its quiet, leafy enclave setting, which is convenient­ly close to Byres Road and the West End’s many amenities and attraction­s.

If there is one property in Glasgow that needs to be seen to be appreciate­d, this is it. Offers over £649,000 are invited by Clyde Property’s West End office.

 ?? ?? This 2,300 sq ft home includes a dining hall, drawing room, library/ living room, three bedrooms, dining kitchen, shower room, utility room and a cinema room in the basement
This 2,300 sq ft home includes a dining hall, drawing room, library/ living room, three bedrooms, dining kitchen, shower room, utility room and a cinema room in the basement
 ?? ?? A fully integrated, modern dining kitchen complement­s traditiona­l period features elsewhere in the property
A fully integrated, modern dining kitchen complement­s traditiona­l period features elsewhere in the property

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