ONE of the earliest buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has gone up for sale.
The former Martyrs’ Public School, located on Parson Street in Townhead, is now on the market and is being listed by City Property Glasgow (CPG).
However, the price of the category A listed building is not available online.
The three-storey and basement red sandstone property had recently been used as an office space and spans 10,994 square feet.
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It is situated near junction 15 (Townhead) of the M8 motorway and Glasgow Royal Infirmary and enjoys the benefits of a city centre location.
The property is laid out to provide several large office suites which are situated around a central atrium.
CPG notes that there is lift and stair access to all levels.
The building was originally commissioned as the Martyrs’ Public School in 1895 to accommodate 1000 pupils.
The brief had to follow the 1872 Education Art in Scotland’s established design conventions for schools – symmetrical with separate entrances for boys and girls.
It is almost symmetrical apart from a chimney on the southern side.
The building also enjoys Mackintosh hallmarks including his distinctive Art Nouveau features around the windows and doorways.
For further information or to arrange a viewing visit CPG’s website HERE.
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