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4 The Observatory Apartments 17 Apartments 6, 11 + 12 6 Somewhere Special 18 Apartments 13 + 14 8 Dowanhill, the location 19 Apartment 16 10 Red Eye Developments 21 The Penthouse Collection 12 Specification 24 Penthouse 17 14 Apartment Locations (1 - 16) 26 Penthouse 18 14 Apartment 1 28 Penthouse 19 15 Apartments 2, 3, 7 + 8 30 How to find us 16 Apartments 4, 5, 9, 10 + 15 30 How to contact us
www.observatorydowanhill.com The Observatory Apartments, Dowanhill: a landmark in luxury & cutting edge design.
A chic collection of luxury apartments has been unveiled to offer West End living at its finest.
Red Eye Developments has mastered the art of blending culture and cutting edge design, and nowhere is that more prominent than the West End’s new landmark: The Observatory Apartments, Dowanhill.
The Observatory is the only address in Glasgow’s most beautiful and historic neighbourhood where every elegant ‘Dowanhill holds an apartment and exquisite penthouse has access to a shared roof garden, or, in the case of each of the three duplex important place in the penthouses, a magnificent private roof garden. Here by day elevated panoramic scenes over the vibrant West history of astronomy End and southerly views are savoured, while views at dusk when the sun sets behind the University’s tower add further in Glasgow, as the charm. Distinction and excellence are the hallmarks of this inimitable development. site of the University Observatory from 1845 until 1939’
Prof Martin A. Hendry, Head of School (Physics and Astronomy) at Glasgow University.
4 www.observatorydowanhill.com Stylish two bedroom apartments and chic Somewhere Special duplex penthouses all with access to roof gardens
Encapsulating a perfect location, the finest of materials and timeless design, The Observatory Apartments, built by master craftsmen are sophisticated living spaces with a truly exceptional level of finish and specification.
Red Eye Developments, acclaimed for creating superior bespoke homes in Glasgow’s most prestigious and desirable areas, present this uniquely luxurious collection of apartments and penthouses amongst the grandeur of Glasgow’s desirable West End.
Outdoor living space is an expectation that is rarely met in apartments in Glasgow’s cosmopolitan hub. These 19 stylish penthouses and apartments on Highburgh Road are thoughtfully laid out over six floors and are the only homes in Dowanhill where every resident can delight in their own or shared roof garden.
The Observatory’s apartments and penthouses feature an array of exceptional touches. A secure HD video entry system, designer fixtures and fittings, high efficiency energy solutions, luxury kitchen and bathroom designs, a feature fireplace and an en-suite bathroom for every bedroom all add to the sense you are living in a quite exceptional home.
Secure parking is highly unusual in the West End and this provision further enhances the appeal of this exclusive development.
6 www.observatorydowanhill.com Delectable Dowanhill: where you want to be
Glasgow’s West End is bursting with life. Residents of this cosmopolitan area can revel in the many bars, bistros, fine restaurants, pavement cafes and galleries, and can frequent the eclectic mix of shops, delis and boutiques. Rarely would you find a prestigious
The West End is arguably Glasgow’s most celebrated area, location combined with historic with Kelvingrove Park, the Botanic Gardens, Kelvingrove Art Galleries and the Kelvin Hall Sports Arena all just a few architecture and beautifully designed, minutes away. Closeby you will find the iconic new home of live entertainment in Glasgow, The Hydro which opens high specification living spaces it’s doors in 2013 and overnight becomes the world’s 5th largest concert venue.
Highburgh Road is ideally located for many transport links including a bus service, Hillhead Underground, Hyndland Railway Station and the M8 motorway which provides direct access to Glasgow international Airport (9 miles). Within minutes you can be in the heart of the City Centre providing everything you would come to expect from the UK’s second city.
The international buzz and diverse atmosphere coupled with fabulous architecture and pleasant, leafy surroundings offer an exciting and fulfilling way of life.
8 www.observatorydowanhill.com Red Eye Developments
Red Eye takes beautiful and historic buildings in the most sought after locations and transforms them into exquisite bespoke homes and apartments. Their developments, whether a careful restoration project or new build development, are defined by the seamless connection between style and function, and they are committed to excellence in design, meticulous detailing and a dedication to quality. As a result, Red Eye sets an inspiring standard with its rigorous attention to detail and a dedication to quality.
The Observatory, Dowanhill is covered by a 10 year Premier Guarantee. Premier Guarantee is one of the UK’s leading providers of structural warranties, building control and sustainability services for newly built homes which means you can have complete peace of mind that the building process is to the highest standards.
10 www.observatorydowanhill.com Exceeding expectations, in the creation of truly unique homes.
The Specification
The Building • Shared roof garden for all apartments. • Apartments 17, 18 & 19 each have a private roof garden. • Feature balconies on selected apartments. • Stone is a buff coloured sandstone. • The clay rainscreen will be a teracotta tile. • Cornicing in public rooms. • Brickwork is a buff coloured brick.
Elevator • There is elevator access to all floors.
Doors and Windows Luxury Kitchens Heating • Hardwood internal doors. • Individually designed with a • Full gas central heating system. • Brushed chrome ironmongery. choice* of units. • High efficiency combination boiler • High performance timber double glazed windows. • Stone worktops & glass splashbacks. (7 year guarantee). Electrical & Entertainment • Tiled walls and flooring. Common Areas • SKY digital infrastructure installed. • Siemens integrated appliances. • Tiled communal entrance. • HD video security entry system. • Carpeted landing. • TV points in lounge and bedroom. Bathrooms and en-suites • Landscaped common gardens. • Phone points in lounge. • Porcelanosa sanitary ware. • Mains smoke detectors throughout. • Hansgrohe fittings. Parking • LED downlighters with low energy bulbs installed. • De-Mista pads on mirrors. • Every apartment has one secure private • Brushed chrome switches. • Full tiled bathroom (wall & floor). parking space. • Stylish fireplace features in every lounge. • Heated towel rails. • Controlled entry. • Underfloor heating. Bedrooms Guarantee • Custom build fitted wardrobes. Flooring • The Observatory Apartments will be • Every bedroom with en-suite bath or shower room. • Carpeting throughout. covered by a full 10 year Premier Guarantee
*Subject to timing there is a choice of kitchen and bathroom design with the option to upgrade to an island unit in the kitchen, as well a choice of colour finish to the walls and fitted wardrobe doors. 12 www.observatorydowanhill.com 13 Apartments Entrance Apartment 2 + 7 Common areas Private balcony W Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 W 980 SqFt
WC Hall
5 6 10 11 15 16 Ensuite Living/Kitchen/Dining 23’ 7” x 22’ 0” Ensuite 4 9 14 Bedroom 1 15’ 5” x 10’ 9” 2 7 12 1 3 8 13 ST Ensuite 1 10’ 6” x 6’ 4” Bedroom 2 12’ 6” x 11’ 2” Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Third Floor Ensuite 2 8’ 7” x 3’ 11”
Highburgh Road WC 5’ 11” x 3’ 7” Living Kitchen Store 4’ 1” x 3’ 2”
Dining Hall WC Kitchen ST Ensuite Ensuite Living
W W Bedroom 2 Apartment 3 + 8 Study Bedroom 1 Dining ST 980 SqFt Hall
WC Living/Kitchen/Dining ST 25’ 9” x 12’ 1” Ensuite Bedroom 1 16’ 12” x 15’ 1” Kitchen Ensuite 1 10’ 2” x 5’ 7” Apartment 1 Living/Kitchen/Study/Dining Bedroom 2 21’ 2” x 10’ 8” Dining Ensuite 34’ 9” x 25’ 7” 1259 SqFt Ensuite 2 6’ 9” x 5’ 1” Bedroom 1 21’ 2” x 13’ 10” WC 6’ 2” x 3’ 7” Ensuite 1 8’ 3” x 7’ 9” Store 3’ 8” x 3’ 7” Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 16’ 1” x 13’ 10” Store 9’ 0” x 3’ 1” Living Ensuite 2 7’ 11” x 5’ 0” WC 6’ 0” x 4’ 4” Store 5’ 0” x 3’ 7”
14 www.observatorydowanhill.com www.observatorydowanhill.com 15 Apartment 4 + 9 Apartment 6 + 11 Balcony ST 947 SqFt Ensuite 1000 SqFt Kitchen Bedroom 2 Living Hall W Living/Kitchen/Dining Dining Living/Kitchen/Dining 23’ 2” x 18’ 4” Ensuite 30’ 8” x 15’ 3”
Bedroom 1 15’ 1” x 11’ 8” Living Bedroom 1 20’ 1” x 11’ 4” WC Ensuite 1 9’ 9” x 5’ 11” Kitchen Ensuite Ensuite 1 10’ 12” x 5’ 7” Bedroom 2 12’ 1” x 10’ 9” W Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 20’ 1” x 10’ 11” ST En-suite 2 7’ 6” x 6’ 3” Bedroom 2 Ensuite 2 7’ 2” x 5’ 3” W Store 6’ 3” x 2’ 11” Hall WC 5’ 4” x 4’ 7” Dining W Balcony 10’ 9” x 2’ 10” Balcony Store 5’ 4” x 4’ 1” Bedroom 1 Balcony 9’ 3” X 4’ 10”
Ensuite
W Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 W Apartment 5, 10 + 15 Apartment 12 Bedroom 2 ST 915 SqFt Hall 800 SqFt Living Ensuite W Living/Kitchen/Dining Living/Kitchen Ensuite 23’ 6” x 17’ 9” Ensuite 23’ 7” x 12’ 0” Bedroom 1 14’ 1” x 11’ 4” Dining Bedroom 1 19’4” x 10’ 9” Ensuite 1 9’ 8” x 7’ 1” Ensuite 1 10’ 6” x 6’ 4” WC Bedroom 2 17’ 1” x 9’ 8” Bedroom 2 12’ 6” x 11’ 2” Kitchen Ensuite 2 6’ 5” x 5’ 10” Kitchen Ensuite 2 8’ 7” x 3’ 11” Living WC 5’ 10” x 3’ 5” W Store 5’ 11” x 3’ 7” Hall Store 5’ 10” x 3’ 9” Balcony 24’ 2” x 9’ 0” Store 2’ 10” x 2’ 7” ST Bedroom 1 Balcony Ensuite
16 www.observatorydowanhill.com www.observatorydowanhill.com 17 Apartment 13 Apartment 16 ST 850 SqFt Balcony 1000 SqFt Living WC Living/Kitchen/Dining ST Kitchen Living/Kitchen/Dining 25’ 9” x 12’ 1” Hall Ensuite Dining 30’ 8” x 15’ 3” Bedroom 1 15’ 11” x 10’ 8” Kitchen Bedroom 1 20’ 1” x 11’ 4” Ensuite 1 10’ 2” x 5’ 7” Ensuite 1 10’ 12” x 5’ 7” Bedroom 2 21’ 2” x 10’ 8” Dining WC Ensuite Bedroom 2 20’ 1” x 10’ 11” Ensuite 2 11’ 9” x 5’ 1” Bedroom 2 W W Bedroom 1 Ensuite ST Ensuite 2 7’ 2” x 5’ 3” WC 6’ 2” x 3’ 7” Bedroom 2 WC 5’ 4” x 4’ 7” Store 3’ 8” x 3’ 7” W W Store 5’ 4” x 4’ 1” Store 8’ 8” x 3’ 1” Balcony Balcony 9’ 3” X 4’ 10” Living Bedroom 1 Balcony 25’ 9” x 4’0”
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Apartment 14 ST 947 SqFt Ensuite Hall Bedroom 2 W
Living/Kitchen/Dining Ensuite 23’ 2” x 18’ 10”
Bedroom 1 15’ 1” x 11’ 8” Living Kitchen Ensuite 9’ 9” x 5’ 11” W Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 12’ 1” x 10’ 9” Bathroom 7’ 6” x 6’ 3” Dining
Store 6’ 3” x 2’ 11” Balcony Balcony 10’ 9” x 2’ 10”
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Ensuite WC ST
Bedroom 2 Hall ST ST Fourth Floor Fourth
Living Kitchen
Bedroom 1 Dining Ensuite
Balcony
Bedroom, Bathroom Formation
Dress room Bedroom 3/ Ensuite sun lounge
Sun lounge Study Fifth Floor Fifth
Duplex Penthouse 17 Private roof garden Internal 1442 SqFt | Roof Garden 1071 SqFt
Living/Kitchen/Dining 37’ 5” x 11’ 6” Store 4’ 2” x 3’ 3” Bedroom 1 20’ x 18’ 10” Balcony 33’ 4” x 14’ 4” Ensuite 1 12’ 9” x 11’ 5” Bedroom 2 14’ 4” x 10’ 9” Fifth Floor Ensuite 2 7’ 12” x 6’ 3” Sun Lounge (or bed 3) 15’ 4” x 10’ 3” 18 19 WC 6’ 3” x 3’ 3” Study (or dressing room) 7’ 3” x 3’ 11” 18 19 Penthouses 18 19 Shared roof garden Store 6’ 3” x 3’ 5” Study (or en-suite) 14’ 0” x 5’ 4” Shared 17 Private roof garden Store 3’ 4” x 2’ 0” Private Roof Garden 56” 8” x 29’ 10” 17 Roof 17 Private balcony
Garden Floor Fifth Fourth Floor Fourth
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Bedroom 2 Balcony Living
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Dining Ensuite
WC
Fourth Floor Fourth Kitchen ST
W Hall Bedroom 1 ST Ensuite
Private roof garden Fifth Floor Fifth
Duplex Penthouse 18 Internal 1033SqFt | Roof Garden 938SqFt Bedroom 3/ sun lounge
Living/Kitchen/Dining 23’ 6” x 14’ 1” Balcony 13’ x 3’0” Bedroom 1 14’ 1” x 11’ 4” Ensuite 9’ 8” x 7’ 1” Fifth Floor
Bedroom 2 17’ 1” x 9’ 8” Bedroom 3/Sun Lounge 15’ 5” x 10’ 3” Ensuite 6’ 5” x 5’ 10” Roof Garden 38’ 7” x 30’ 1” 18 19 Penthouses WC 5’ 10” x 3’ 5” 18 19 18 19 Shared roof garden Store 3’ 3” x 3’ 3” Shared 17 Private roof garden Store 2’ 10” x 2’ 8” 17 Roof 17 Private balcony
Garden Floor Fifth Fourth Floor Fourth
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Balcony Living
Kitchen Dining
WC Ensuite Fourth Floor Fourth ST Hall Bedroom 2 W ST W
Bedroom 1
Ensuite
Private roof garden Fifth Floor Fifth
Duplex Penthouse 19 Bedroom 3/ sun lounge Internal 1152SqFt | Roof Garden 696 SqFt
Living/Kitchen/Dining 30’ 8” x 15’ 3” Store 3’ 7” x 3’ 7” Bedroom 1 20’ 1” x 11’ 4” Balcony 9’ 3” X 4’ 10” Ensuite 1 10’ 3” x 5’ 7” Bedroom 2 20’ 1” x 10’ 11” Ensuite 2 7’ 2” x 5’ 3” Fifth Floor WC 5’ 4” x 4’ 7” Bedrooom 3/Sun Lounge 15’ 5” x 10’ 3” 18 19 18 19 Penthouses 18 19 Store 5’ 4” x 4’ 1” Roof Terrace 30’ 1” x 25’ 6” Shared roof garden Shared 17 Private roof garden 17 Roof 17 Private balcony
Garden Floor Fifth Fourth Floor Fourth
28 www.observatorydowanhill.com www.observatorydowanhill.com 29 Directions
On leaving the Corum office on Hyndland Road proceed right on Hyndland Road and continue through the traffic lights passing the parade of shops . Shortly thereafter Hyndland Road converges into Highburgh Road. The Observatory Development can be found on the left hand side diagonally opposite Cottiers Church.
For Satellite Navigation route, use postcode G12 9EN
Further details are available from selling agents
82 Hyndland Rd, Glasgow G12 9UY [email protected] T. 0141 357 1888
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30 These details are believed to be correct at the time of publication (March 2013), however their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of a contract. Area and room measurements are approximate only, are taken at the longest and widest points and floorplans may not be to scale. Images and cgi’s are for illustration only and are of a typical apartment within the development. The Specification is subject to change at Red Eye’s discretion. 4A Park Circus Place, Glasgow, G3 6AN www.redeyedevelopments.co.uk