Occupying a prominent, due south position and offering stunning views over the West of Scotland Cricket ground in the sought-after West End district of Partickhill, lies this wonderful three-bedroom penthouse apartment. Formerly the Wickets Hotel, the building was thoughtfully converted into a collection of luxury apartments by Dickie and Moore in 2008 and is now a locally admired development.
Fortrose Street is located just off Dumbarton Road. Partickhill is known for its leafy, tree-lined streets and fantastic proximity to an eclectic selection of bars, restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Excellent transport links are also close by with Partick mainline and underground station, bus services and the major motorway road networks minutes from the property, making it an ideal location for those looking to commute throughout the central belt. Glasgow University is also just a short walk/cycle for those studying or working at this world class institution.
On arrival at the property, you are welcomed by a private car park providing off-street residents parking, with parking also available on-street via residents permits. The building which is C-Listed, is dressed in blond sandstone and sits on an elevated plot with fantastic garden grounds and open aspects. Access to the well-kept communal hallway is via a secure entry intercom system with stairs allowing access to all levels. The home for sale is located on the second/top floor in the Western elevation, and benefits from a South facing balcony offering completely open views over the West of Scotland cricket ground and beyond. Internally, the property has been maintained to an exacting standard by the current owners and is presented in "turn key" condition throughout, including ceramic, Porcelanosa tiling.
The attached photographs, floor plan and HD video tour will give an indication to the size and layout of the flat. However, in brief the accommodation extends to; welcoming L-shaped hallway with floor to ceiling window and utility cupboard, an impressive living/dining/kitchen, with utility room off. The room itself has sloping ceilings, double doors leading to the balcony, and clerestory windows, flooding the room with light. The kitchen itself has a range of base and wall mounted ALNO units, stylish work surfaces, and Neff appliances. There are three rear facing double bedrooms, all of which have built in wardrobes and Juliette balconies overlooking the rear communal gardens. The principal bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower room with enclosed cubicle. The accommodation is completed by a main bathroom with three piece suite and Duravit and Starke sanitary ware. The property is extremely efficient, and is heated via gas fired, under floor heating. The property also offers an exciting opportunity for potential development, with previous planning permissions granted to turn the apartment into a duplex.
