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An A-listed townhouse that’s anything but run of the mill
SITUATED on the banks of the Falls of Clyde, New Lanark is an exceptional example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village founded by Glasgow banker and entrepreneur David Dale, and Richard Arkwright, the inventor and pioneer of industrial cotton spinning.
However, it was the reforms and management of industrialist Robert Owen, who purchased the mill in 1799, that markedly improved the lives of its workers through decent housing and schools for children and turned New Lanark into a model for industrial communities worldwide.
Little changed in appearance since then, today New Lanark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the A-listed stone buildings that once housed mill workers, have been fully renovated for 21st Century residents.
Newly on the market, Number 2 Double Row is a superb A-listed townhouse with accommodation exceeding 2,700 sq ft over four levels, excluding the 32ft attic space. Beautifully refurbished throughout, standout features include parquet flooring, high-end fitted kitchen, and a principal bedroom suite spanning the full width of the house, topped by a freestanding copper bath in the en suite.
Age characteristics are also a focal feature, with deep window sills turned into seating, coupled with wooden window shutters.
The entrance hall gives access to an almost 33ft drawing room which occupies the remainder of the ground floor. Stairs lead down to a utility, cloakroom, and spacious open plan dining kitchen with a flagstone floor and work area fitted with quality high and low-level cabinetry, quartz worktops, Belfast sink, Aga, and high-spec appliances.
The first-floor houses two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes which are dual aspect, providing views over the river to the rear. The second floor is reserved for the main bedroom, which like the others,
has fitted wardrobes and windows front and rear, while the star attraction is an en suite bathroom incorporating a fabulous copper bathtub and separate shower.
Outside, the grounds and scenery surrounding the property include a walkway along the river to the famous waterfall which used to power the mill. New Lanark has numerous visitor attractions, including a museum and a hotel with spa facilities and gym. Nearby, Lanark at the head of the Clyde Valley provides a good range of shops, schools, and other amenities.
Offers over £400,000 are invited by Savills Glasgow office.