Regally blond beauty is a real catch

ORIGINALLY named Balmoral Crescent, Queens Drive is one of the most sought after addresses on the south side of Glasgow, an elegant sweep of three storey plus basement and attic blond sandstone town flats designed in French Renaissance style in 1885 by architect William McNicol Whyte – and number 136, directly opposite Queens Park, has the added kudos of being a main door flat.

Comprehensively refurbished throughout, this flat’s interior blends retained and reinstated traditional period features and elegant room proportions with contemporary additions to create a beautifully presented three-bedroomed family home in a high amenity area.

Elevated via stone steps from pavement level, the traditional front door and entrance vestibule provide an impressive first impression, while beyond, a 20ft L-shaped hallway incorporates storage and provides access to all the apartments – 23ft bayhas windowed living room, beautifully fitted dining kitchen overlooking the enclosed residents’ grounds to the rear, bathroom, and three bedrooms, the largest of which is a front-facing room with built-in storage and a contemporary, tiled en suite shower room.

Internal features include hardwood flooring throughout the hall and principal rooms – the elegant front-facing living room also has original paster ceiling/ cornicing, beautiful wood-panelled sash and case bay window, classic fireplace with period insert and hearth, and fresh contemporary decoration, while the kitchen contemporary fitted units, stylish tiled splashbacks, integrated appliances, and space for dining furniture. The property also has a large, shelved storage area with drying rack and radiator, while other notable features include an EPC band C rating, security alarm and fire sprinkler systems, refurbished double-glazed sash and case windows, ample off-street parking, and secure off-street parking accessed via gates at the rear lane.

Why live in Queens Drive? Having 148 acres of parkland on the doorstep is an obvious incentive, particularly as it offers a wide variety of leisure opportunities, from tennis courts to playparks. It’s also within walking distance of three railway stations (Queens Park, Crosshill and Pollokshields West) and shops and amenities on nearby Victoria Road, Kilmarnock Road, and Pollokshaws Road, the latter renowned for delicatessens, artisan bakers, and coffee shops. Ready to move into and enjoy from day one, offers over £390,000 are invited by Aberdein Considine’s Shawlands office.

OFFERS OVER £390K The property comes with hardwood flooring throughout the hall and main rooms, refurbished double-glazed sash and case windows, as well as, notably, an EPC band rating of C

This main door flat is located in one of the south side’s grandest and most sought after terraces and has all the traditional period features and proportions you would expect along with many contemporary additions