Stunning 1st floor, 3-bed apartment for sale
Camphill Avenue, Shawlands, G41 3AX
 “With hill-top views overlooking Shawlands and out to Ben Lomond, this handsome red sandstone building is situated
at the Southern 'upper' end of the ever-desirable Camphill Avenue”

Property Features: Representing a relatively rare commodity within the local market place, this turn of the century, pink sandstone building retains most of it’s original period features and character associated with this style of property.  Fully refurbished to a very high standard by the present long-standing, architect-owner, it will appeal to those seeking an exquisite, stylish, walk-in condition dwelling, convenient to all local amenities with excellent road and rail links to Glasgow city.

This property also boasts splendid open views over the surrounding district (Ben Lomond on a clear day) and the surrounding wooded copse.

email: No51@casatua.co.uk
mobile: 07881 670 679
Solicitors: MacFarlane Young & Co, Paisley.

Under Offer - Sorry, no viewings till further notice, at buyers request.

The Interior: (see Floor plan layout)

No 51, is a substantial and highly unique "B" listed Late Victorian, Early Edwardian town flat which has had the benefit of it's present architect-owner's touch, who retained all it's period features, yet has applied a contemporary and light feel to the spaces.

The property affords commodious apartments and retains all of its original fire surrounds, decorative plaster ceiling moldings/coving, skirting, paneled doors, and sash and case paneled windows, black leaded Argyle Range and extremely rare, fully working, original Shanks & Co, Spray & Plunge shower stall and Lion-paw roll-topped bath. Refurbished and redecorated throughout to a very high standard which included the professional stripping and varnishing of the beautifully-kept and original Russian pine floors.

The complete accommodation extends to private entrance vestibule, large "L" shaped reception/welcoming hallway, outstanding main bay windowed lounge/dining room, superb principle double bedroom/second public room, and two further double bedrooms. The rear hall allows passage to butler’s pantry, uniquely furbished bathroom, recently refitted and integrated dining/breakfasting kitchen with views onto the rear gardens. The specification includes , recently installed gas central heating and boiler, communal garden grounds to rear. In addition there is extensive storage space throughout. Early viewing is imperative to appreciate the extent, standard and flexibility of accommodation on offer at this asking price and to avoid disappointment.

Entered from a most impressive communal reception foyer, staircase provides access to the various floor levels. Walls are complete with dado rails, marble panels, carved timber balustrades and mosaic decorative tiled floors. Substantial twin timber storm doors in turn provide access to a carved timber inner door with beautiful leaded and stained glazed top light affording access to the reception hallway. Infra-red detector links to low voltage lighting on approach to front door. Recent full height paneling and alarm system.

A most impressive and stylishly decorated reception hallway which affords access to the formal lounge, sitting room and two bedrooms. A secondary hallway leads off affording access to the other apartments. Deep fitted storage cupboard, coved ceiling and picture rail features retained, Power sockets and BT point.

A splendid formal apartment with magnificent wide four pane bay window formation viewing to front commanding superb open vistas over the surrounding districts and wooded copse.

The focal point of the apartment is an Ingleneuk fireplace, depicting Rennie McIntosh style traits with tiled hearth. A particular note ought to be given to the ornate ceiling and ceiling plaster moldings, deep skirtings and narrow-boarded perimeter flooring.

Picture rail/delph rack features are also retained. Six wall-mounted uplights on dimmer circuits and capability for concealed lighting above the ingleneuk. 6 double power points in 3 cleverly concealed floor boxes. TV point.

Originally an Edwardian day room, this most impressive master bedroom, with its recently refurbished tall three pane window formation, viewing to front, enjoys splendid open vistas as far as the Campsies.

At the focal point of the apartment is a most superb carved timber fireplace with mirror over-mantle, original bronze/stained glass, over-mantle light fitting (working) and inset grating with original tiling and brass canopy.

In-built cupboards to one side, original timber cornice and beamed ceiling, fitted clothes cupboard, picture rail and deep skirtings features are retained .Concealed in-floor power points. 5 wall uplights on dimmer circuits and concealed over-canopy lighting designed into the fireplace. Large double radiator.

Previously an architect's studio, this versatile apartment is presently dressed as a twin bedroom. Double window formation overlooks landscaped gardens to rear. The focal point of the apartment is the original period feature cast iron, tiled fire surround with timber mantle. In addition there is a coved ceiling and picture rail which are retained.
In-floor power and TV point. Four wall uplights on dimmer circuits and original 'converted' over-mantle light. Large double radiator.

Splendid double sized bedroom with rear facing window formation enjoys aspects toward the communal landscaped gardens. Coved ceiling, paneled window, picture rail and skirting features are retained, as is  the original cast iron fireplace, tiled hearth and surround. BT point, 7 power points, tv point. 4 wall uplights at above picture rail and double radiator.

A large stunningly remodeled area that combines the original kitchen area with the maid's room to create a multi-use dining/cooking/hanging-out space. Tall triple-formation windows with views to rear gardens let light flood into this area and beyond, Repurposed, original storage cupboards (fitted plate racks), new, high-level storage alcove, original laundry poles & winches and at the heart of this delightful space a magnificent original black-leaded "Argyle" range (fully working with it's full set of Edwardian Delph tiles)

Impressively provisioned with over 20 power points, 23 kitchen cupboards, 13 drawers, 12+ meters of worktop, zoned lighting on dimmers, large double radiator, plumbing for w/m or d/w, Ariston 80k BTU gas combi-boiler plus a stainless steel fan-assisted, electric oven, gas hob and extractor hood.

Providing a generous* and useful walk-in storage area (or perhaps conversion to another purpose), this area houses the electric and gas meters.
Directly above this useful area and with the same footprint, there is a longer-term storage cupboard which is accessed via a hatch at high level within the kitchen area.
*These two areas combined provide approx 180 cubic feet of storage.

The main feature to this well designed bathroom is the elaborate, extremely rare, fully working, original Edwardian Shanks & Co, Spray & Plunge shower stall and Lion-paw roll-topped cast iron bath.

A new timber paneled surround and curved wood mantle that cleverly brings the older elements together and conceals the cistern to the w.c. was designed and crafted by the owner. Although the shower ‘stall’ is fully operational there is an alternative fitted Mira shower unit for those who prefer their showers 'one dimensional'.

Also of note is the original cast iron “Victory” decorative pedestal to the hand basin. With side facing window formation to give good lighting during the day at night there is a lovely barrel vaulted ceiling with discrete lighting and a separate low-voltage spot lighting system. Mosaic-type linoleum and silk drapes finish off this smart space.

Heating and Water: The property benefited from a brand new gas central heating system installed in 2002 with an Ariston 80k combi-boiler and high quality thermostatic valve controlled, 'over-sized' double-panel radiators to all apartments and circulation spaces. Mains water pressure is excellent and property benefits from having back-up communal reserve tank, also with excellent pressure.New hot water supply to the kitchen area.

Electricity: The property also benefited from a total rewiring scheme 4years ago with central lighting being replaced by wall lighting, typically on two circuits, most controlled by individual dimmer switches that give great scope for creating ambience. Cleverly concealed, and very generous provision of, ‘in-floor’ MEM power sockets to main rooms. New MEM 12 slot consumer unit with MCBs controls ALL electrical circuits in the property. You will note that there is no surface mounted cables to be seen, all cables being chased and flush finished into walls and under floors all to the highest of standards.

Council Tax
Band E

Factors
Hacking & Patterson

The restoration of this property has been done with great care and skill by the owner and the property is in definite walk-in condition. Walls, ceilings and floors not to mention original features have been lovingly restored with expert hands. Full length, tapestry-type, heavy-gauge curtains with thermal/black-out lining curtains of the highest quality were made specifically for each room and are negotiable.

Also negotiable are the brand-new, free-standing library units in the rear hall.

The communal, well-aspected, 'sunken', walled garden to the rear of the property is delightful and well kept by the factors. Accessed from a subterranean passage from the communal entrance hall on the ground floor, it's a 'playground' for young and old alike! On a practical note, there is ample clothes drying facilities and a purpose-built, brick, wheelie-bin store.

From Shawlands Cross proceed up by the side of Queens Park in the direction of Langside and Cathcart. In a few hundred yards, and immediately after the Ivory Restaurant, take a right turn into Camphill Avenue. Follow the road along, observe the no entry signs on your left, proceed to the top of the incline, turning hard left into "The Crescent", number 51 is the last block before the protected Pleasure Grounds on your right.
Please note: In association with Historic Scotland the residents are refurbishing the wrought-iron fencing along "The Crescent" at present, so please be aware that parking on the tree-lined side of the road could be reserved during the day.