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THE East Wing of A-listed Beneffrey Hall is a unique, five-bedroomed period home formed over three original levels, a home with jawdropping features and fully enclosed garden grounds on Springkell Avenue in Pollokshields, Scotland’s first Garden Suburb.
Designed by William Hunter McNab (of architects Leiper and McNab) for builder John Anderson, Beneffrey Hall was built in 1910 and, at the time, was one of the largest villas in Pollokshields, an area where historically, Glasgow’s wealthiest merchants vied to secure the best architects of the day to design and build homes reflecting their status. Beneffrey later became a hall of residence for the University of Glasgow and was subsequently divided to make three substantial properties.
The retained detail in the East Wing showcases extensive oak panelling, lowbeamed ceilings, carved stone overmantels, and outstanding plasterwork by master craftsmen of the day – all complemented by timelessly classic newer additions, including a high-end kitchen and two modern bathrooms.
The ground floor accommodation comprises reception hall (with storage), well-equipped modern kitchen, and the piece de resistance, a 34ft double aspect drawing/ dining room with original wood-panelling, beamed ceiling, and a striking ornate stone fireplace.
Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to a 20ft bedroom, two further bedrooms (one presently serving as an office/study) and bathroom, while the second floor houses a master suite spanning the entire attic level to include a 21ft bedroom with extensive in-built storage, library area, and spacious modern bath/shower room.
Externally, the East Wing has a share in the original coach house which provides secure undercover parking for one car – it
also has a substantial share of the garden grounds, giving it a predominantly level and fully enclosed private garden, stocked with mature trees and shrubs which give shelter to a very pretty timber-built summerhouse. Beneffrey Hall is within walking distance of local shops and other amenities, including Pollok Country Park and the newly reopened Burrell Collection.
One of the city’s outstanding examples of Edwardian architecture and craftsmanship, the East Wing is for sale with Corum’s Shawlands office at offers over £525,000.