Three townhouses in Glasgow's West End have been transformed into single-level apartments, of which Kirklee Mansion is one
Kirklee Mansion in Glasgow has been renovated using Edwardian inspired features throughout the house(Image credit: BBC)
An Edwardian mansion in Glasgow has been given a renaissance-styled make-over as part of an extensive renovation project.
Kirklee Mansion is based in Glasgow’s West End and is home to Jason, John and their Dalmatian, Mitzi Belle.
Originally three separate townhouses, the property is now split to form single-level apartments with Kirklee Mansion sitting on the first floor.
Homeowners Jason and John spent a lot of time restoring Kirklee Mansion to its former glory, maintaining key architectural details throughout and showing what can be achieved when renovating a house.
Hitchcock inspired kitchen-diner
The kitchen-dining room is partially inspired by the 1950s Alfred Hitchcock film Vertigo.
The couple have a replica of a portrait of one of the characters from the film, Madeleine Elster, hanging next to their dining area.
“Vertigo is one of our favourite Hitchcock films" explained John, which is what prompted the couple to include the framed painting.
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The couple’s favourite spot is an armchair called "Lilibet", the childhood name of Elizabeth II, which has the best views of their expansive living room and sits under a picture of Sir George Arthur Mitchell, the original owner of Kirklee Mansion.
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The couple have a replica of a portrait of one of the characters from the film Vertigo hanging next to their dining area(Image credit: BBC)
The couple’s favourite spot is an armchair called "Lilibet", the childhood name of Elizabeth II, which has the best views of their expansive living room(Image credit: BBC)
Similar to Vertigo this home inspires romantic aspirations with its giant mirror ad historic paintings littered throughout(Image credit: BBC)
Edwardian inspiration throughout
John Dawson, 43, and Jason Mokrovich, 40, spent a year and a half restoring the Edwardian townhouse but wanted to make sure the home stayed true to its roots by using traditional furniture and lighting fixtures.
Typical of Edwardian homes, Kirklee Mansion has wider and spacious rooms, high ceilings and large hallways with plenty of windows.
The house has Edwardian inspiration throughout with its large ceilings, bountiful windows and spacious rooms (Image credit: BBC)
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The bathroom also has hints from Edwardian architecture with floor tiles, but does also take modern inspiration with ceramic walls and walk-in shower.
The bathroom also has hints of Edwardian architecture with tiled flooring but with more modern influences such as the walk-in shower (Image credit: BBC)
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
