For Sale - Substantial Stand-Alone Office Building

Key Information

• Former school designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
• Extends to approximately 1,018sqm (10,994sqft) NIA
• Located adjacent to M8
• Suitable for a variety of uses

Property Description

The subjects comprise a Category A listed substantial three storey and basement red sandstone building, designed by world renowned architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which was formerly Martyrs' Public School and has recently been occupied as office accommodation. Situated in a prominent position adjacent to J15 of the M8 and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the property is ideally located to provide an occupier with the benefits of a city centre location, whilst also offering excellent communication links. Internally the subjects are laid out to provide a number of large office suites, situated around a central atrium. There is lift and stair access to all levels. Internally there are a number of architectural features unique to Rennie Mackintosh.

Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, with a resident population in excess of 600,000, and a catchment of some 1.2M. The city benefits from a diverse and growing economy, with sectors including financial services, retail, tourism, technology and higher education. The recent growth in the city has seen occupiers such as Barclays, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and others take significant office space. With over 60,000 students attending five major higher education institutions, including Glasgow University, Strathclyde University and Glasgow School of Art, the city is a young and vibrant place to live and work. The subjects are located on the south side of Parson Street in the Townhead area, approximately one mile from the city centre. This part of the city has excellent transport links, with J15 of the M8 located adjacent to the property. In addition, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, with around 1,000 beds, is only 100 yards away.