It is 28 years since this property was last available on the open market. Due to longevity of ownership this offers a rare opportunity to purchase a home of great stature in the heart of the West End of the city. The distinctive frontage conveys the spaciousness and grandeur of this traditional property. Number 98 has undergone a programme of upgrading, including rewiring of the house and garage, although some of the original fixtures have been retained for authenticity. Spanning three floors, the property is a most successful blend of the old and the new. The reception rooms are of particular note and sumptuous in appearance. Magnificent windows flood the property with natural light. There is extensive use of ornate plasterwork, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, picture rails, original fireplaces, polished wood panelling, restored and polished flooring, an impressive reception hallway and a stunning stained glass landing window.

The entrance vestibule and reception hallway set the tone of grandeur for this hugely elegant home. Entered via double oak doors. An imposing space is the reception hallway with beautiful wood panelling and a magnificent staircase to the first floor. There is a cloakroom with wash hand basin and a separate WC.
An elegant drawing room has a wealth of exquisite features. Large windows overlook the south facing garden and a grand mahogany and marble fireplace houses a gas fire. The fireplace is set within an arched alcove providing a spectacular focal point to the room. The intricate plasterwork of the ceiling and walls is worthy of particular note.
The parlour has a large south facing bay window with two further large side window which flood the room with light. There is an oak fireplace with an open fire. The butlers pantry is also accessed from this room. It has a Belfast sink and storage, it also has a feature circular window.
The outstanding formal dining room has a beautiful large bay window with a further two large side windows. Again, the ornate plasterwork of the ceiling and the carved woodwork of the windows is of particular note. A beautiful oak fireplace houses a gas fire.
Recently upgraded is the kitchen/family room. Gloss units, granite worktops and a breakfast island with a five burner induction hob and concealed rising extractor system has a sleek finish. There is also a traditional fireplace with a further gas fire. French doors set into the bay give access to the outdoor entertaining space. A door leads to the back hallway, utility room and rear staircase
Ascending the main staircase from the entrance hallway there is a remarkable stained glass window in the style of Charles Rennie Mcintosh.
The principle bedroom suite is most appealing with double aspect windows and a newly completed en suite shower room. Bedroom two is currently used as a dressing room.
There are a further three interconnected bedrooms to the front of the house with wonderful south facing views. Bedroom six has lovely views of the garden and bedroom seven, the former maids room is to the rear and also has a newly completed en suite shower room. There is also a large family bathroom with a jacuzzi bath, twin sinks and a WC.
The second floor offers a more independent space from the main hub of the house and is particularly versatile. With a large front office plus a further room and large store room it has potential for operating a home business or teenage accommodation.

A gravel driveway provides off street turning and parking for numerous vehicles leading to the double garage. The garden grounds offer great maturity with well established bushes and trees including rhododendrons producing colourful blooms at seasonal times. A tiered lawn sets the property back from the road. A sunny garden to the rear has been landscaped to provide various alfresco dining and entertaining options with multiple patios.

The property benefits from having an integral garage.

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