5 Bedroom Duplex, 17 Kelvinside Terrace South, North Kelvinside, G20

Behind this main door apartment is a remarkable duplex home extending to almost 3,000 sq ft, with the proportions, privacy and sense of permanence of a townhouse, yet surrounded by greenery in one of the West End’s most peaceful settings.

It is also a home that has been properly lived in. The current owners have been here for 25 years, and while it has been carefully maintained throughout that time, it hasn’t been polished into something anonymous. Original plasterwork, fireplaces, stripped timber floors, beautiful bay windows and generous Victorian proportions remain very much part of its character.

Perhaps the most unusual thing about the house is its relationship with the outdoors. Almost every window looks towards trees, gardens or the River Kelvin, and the south-facing position brings an exceptional amount of natural light into both levels. To the front is a private garden and terrace, while to the rear there is access to a further shared garden. Directly opposite are the beautiful residents’ gardens, with mature planting and views towards the Kelvin. For somewhere so firmly within Glasgow’s West End, there is a surprising sense of being tucked away amongst the trees.

The accommodation itself is wonderfully generous and, importantly, flexible. The private main-door entrance opens into a broad reception hall which immediately establishes the scale of the home. On this level are a magnificent bay-windowed living room, five rooms currently arranged as bedrooms, a bathroom, utility room and additional ancillary accommodation. High ceilings, intricate cornicing and large windows give the principal rooms the grandeur expected of a substantial period home, while their outlooks soften everything with green.

Downstairs, the character changes slightly. Here the rooms feel more informal and connected to everyday family life. At its heart is a large dining kitchen, with plenty of space for a substantial dining table and views towards the garden. Alongside it is another large bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, pantry, cellar and further storage. With almost 3,000 sq ft across the two floors, there is enough space for family life to spread out rather than simply fit in.

The property also benefits from planning permission granted in 2025 for a number of alterations, offering a future owner additional flexibility should they wish to adapt the accommodation or its connection with the gardens. The consent also allows for the property to be divided into two separate homes. Further details and architects’ drawings are available on request.

What is perhaps hardest to convey on a floorplan is just how independent the property feels. Its own front door, two substantial levels and extraordinary volume give it much more in common with a townhouse than a conventional West End flat.

Kelvinside Terrace South itself is a particularly quiet address, with little passing traffic, yet the cafés, shops, restaurants, schools and transport connections of the wider West End remain close at hand. It is an unusual combination: privacy without isolation and greenery without giving up the city.

After 25 years with the same owners, 17 Kelvinside Terrace South is ready for its next custodians. It does not need to be reinvented to be enjoyed, but it offers enormous scope for someone who wants to make their own mark. Above all, it is a substantial, characterful and deeply individual family home, with space to evolve for another generation.

Whilst every effort is made by Yates Hellier to ensure the accuracy of these details, it should be noted that measurements are approximate and all information including service charges, ground ownership and school catchment has been provided by the vendor and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and should be verified through your solicitor and local council.