2-bedroom flat · G3 8RB
Under offerListed 34 days
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About
Details Situated within the highly popular and convenient Yorkhill area of Glasgow’s West End, this attractive second-floor traditional flat offers well-proportioned accommodation and represents an excellent opportunity for both first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors.
Dating from circa 1900, the property is ideally positioned close to the University of Glasgow, making it particularly appealing to students, academics and professionals seeking accommodation within easy reach of the university and surrounding West End amenities.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming Entrance Hallway, a spacious Living Room, separate Kitchen, Two Bedrooms and a Bathroom.
The property offers a practical layout with well-proportioned rooms, providing an excellent opportunity for a purchaser looking to acquire a property within one of Glasgow’s most established and sought-after residential districts.
The location is a particular feature of the property.
Yorkhill sits between the heart of the West End and Finnieston, offering an excellent combination of residential surroundings and easy access to a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities.
Nearby Byres Road, Dumbarton Road and Great Western Road provide an extensive selection of everyday amenities, while the vibrant Finnieston area is also within easy reach.
The surrounding area is well known for its excellent choice of independent businesses, dining options and recreational facilities, with Kelvingrove Park, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the River Clyde all easily accessible.
For those connected with the University of Glasgow, the location is particularly convenient.
The University confirms that local bus services operate along Dumbarton Road, Great Western Road and Byres Road, with routes including the 4,4A and 15 serving the university area.
Hillhead Subway station provides a direct connection between the West End and Glasgow city centre, while Partick railway station provides an interchange between rail, Subway and bus services.
The property also benefits from excellent access to Glasgow’s wider transport network.
The nearby Subway provides a convenient way of travelling throughout the West End, city centre and beyond, while regular bus services operate along the surrounding main roads.
Partick railway station provides rail connections across the wider Glasgow area, and Glasgow’s principal city-centre railway stations, Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street, offer extensive national rail connections.
Road connections are also excellent, with the nearby Clydeside Expressway providing access towards Glasgow city centre and the west of the city, while the M8 motorway network can be reached relatively easily for journeys further afield.
Glasgow Airport is also readily accessible by road, adding further appeal for commuters and those who travel regularly.
Value & comps
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About 2/1 42 Old Dumbarton Road, Yorkhill, Glasgow
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