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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.