Yahoo News Glasgow nine-bed townhouse listed in Rightmove's most viewed homes of 2024
New data from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove reveals the most viewed homes of the year, and one is in Glasgow.
The impressive list boasts five incredible homes up to £45,000,000 worth, with a Victorian townhouse in the west end of Glasgow named the third most viewed property of 2024.
The grand 12,000 sq ft mansion house, which was an Italian social club in the 1930s, was designed in the 1870s, blends intricate period details with modern restorations, offering potential as a luxurious residence, high-end apartments, or an events venue.
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The nine-bed property extends over four floors and is located in the ever so popular Park Circus area and is listed by Savills for offers over a whopping £2,500,000.
Part of the listing description reads: "Internally the house retains a wealth of extraordinary period detail beginning with the Ionic columns on the ground floor which create a magnificent entrance and frame the broad marble staircase that rises up to the main reception rooms on the first floor.
"Intricate forged metalwork can be seen throughout; this was commissioned by the original owner, Walter MacFarlane, the founder of Saracen Foundry, and other period treasures include the elaborate plasterwork, an Art Nouveau billiards room, glass-domed anteroom, parquet wood flooring, wall friezes and very fine wood carvings.
The building was formerly the Italian consulate (having been an Italian social club in the early 1930s), hence its name (originally it was known as Casa d’Italia) and it subsequently served as Glasgow’s register office, hosting countless marriage ceremonies and weddings within its grand interior. Restored and developed from the 1990s onwards, more recent refurbishment has seen the installation of two beautiful kitchens and contemporary yet sympathetically designed bathrooms.
"La Casa now lends itself to being a single luxurious private residence with self-contained staff quarters or, with the relevant consents, converted into a small number of high end apartments, with a modern lift system already in place. It could equally revert back to its embassy heritage or as an events venue."
Taking first place in Rightmove's most viewed homes of 2024 is the home of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. This impressive home, listed by Berkeley Shaw, is located on the prestigious Victoria Road in Freshfield, Formby. It has its own swimming pool complex, a separate entertaining building, and a host of other features, it’s described as ‘the ultimate relaxation oasis’.
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William Goulden, Head of Sales at Berkeley Shaw in Liverpool said: “This is an exceptional home in a beautiful part of the country. Many will be aware of the property's recent history, and we look forward to playing a part in its future."
Speaking of the new 2024 list, Rightmove’s property expert, Tim Bannister, said: "From a luxurious former football manager’s residence to a historic Grade I listed Abbey, the most viewed homes of the year reflect the wide-ranging dreams of home-hunters this year across Great Britain. Whether it’s a property fit for royalty opposite Buckingham Palace, or a stunning family home, these remarkable listings showcase the unique charm and diversity of the UK housing market, offering something for everyone.”
Rightmove's Most Viewed Homes of 2024
A home fit for a Premier League football manager - £4,250,000
Victorian townhouse with original features in Glasgow’s central Park district - £2,500,000
More on the Glasgow listing here.
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