6 Devonshire Terrace, Hyndland

Offers over £475,000

Set within an historic, blonde sandstone terrace, this impressive ground floor conversion enjoys an attractive tree lined outlook as well as southerly views to the rear.

Designed by the prolific Glasgow architect James Thomson (d. 1905) and originally constructed circa 1885, the building was subsequently converted in the early 1950’s and now provides flexible accommodation over four principal apartments.

The present owner has done much to ensure that the current residence matches its own splendid legacy. A thorough programme of restoration has restored the property impeccably to its former glory. Period detail has been conserved with well-matched new oak joinery. In addition, delicate ceiling and cornice plasterwork has been made and installed by master craftsmen to blend with and complement the original. These features are in keeping with the original, leaving little evidence of the post-war conversion.

Decoratively, the accommodation has been sympathetically treated. Classic colourways have revitalised the ceiling and cornice detail. These, along with rich gilding, bespoke carpets and hand printed wallpapers, combine to create a subtly opulent effect. (The home’s fine collection of both antique and custom made light fittings, wall sconces, carpets and curtains are available for sale under separate negotiation).

The layout comprises: Ionic entrance portico, mosaic floored residents’ hall, a private solid oak and stained glass door gives entrance into a broad welcoming hallway panelled to dado height in oak, double leaf doors to the magnificent bay windowed dining room complete with lavish gilt plaster work, connecting mahogany concertina doors from the dining room and a separate entrance from the hallway provide a choice of access to the drawing room where splendid original stained glass has been retained, main bathroom (4-piece suite), fitted solid oak kitchen, master bedroom of over 30ft in length with decorative recess, further double bedroom situated in the Victorian house’s former library and butler’s pantry with original cabinets, panelling and mezzanine level.

All of the main apartments have had their fireplaces preserved, with the exception of the dining room, which is home to an elegant travertine marble Art Moderne example of a later date.

The property benefits from: generous storage in the form of a utility cupboard, a secondary cupboard and ladder accessed storage from the hall, security alarm, working window shutters and gas fired central heating (Please note the bay window radiator situated in the dining room remains for authenticity only and is not operational. There are, however, two further radiators within this room). The public rooms’ antique radiators have been specially restored, providing efficiency and visual consistency. Well kept residents’ garden grounds can be found to the rear of the building.