House hunters across Glasgow’s West End now have the chance to explore The Old Schoolhouse, a landmark transformation of a Victorian school by developers Kelvin Properties, as its showhome opens to the public.
The sensitive refurbishment of Napiershall Street School, which first opened in 1900 and closed in the 1980s, has restored many key period features, including its central atrium and grand staircase.
The 49-apartment development includes two collections: The Primary Collection – featuring 24 meticulously renovated apartments within the original school building – and The Principal Collection, a new build consisting of 25 apartments that seamlessly integrate with the surrounding neighbourhood.
The apartments are designed in three distinct themes – Berlin, Vienna and Copenhagen – with an enhanced specification for the penthouse collection. Each design is carefully selected to offer a variety of styles and finishes, ensuring every apartment reflects a commitment to modern luxury living, while preserving the character of the building. The show home itself has been created by award-winning designer Emily Fotheringham and showcases the penthouse specification allowing prospective buyers to experience the luxury finishes.
With nine properties already sold through Savills’ early access list pre-completion, a sales agent will now be based at the showhome on Fridays to Sundays throughout October (by appointment) to assist buyers as a further thirteen plots are released for sale today – seven in the restored school building and six in the new build section.
Given pent-up demand for properties in Glasgow’s West End, interest is already high.
Jennifer Goldie from Savills added: “The West End is severely undersupplied, with properties in the area routinely going for well over home report value. That’s why there’s a perfect storm when a new build development like this, offering the perfect mix of heritage and modern design, hits the market.
“We know the character of a historic building alongside the appeal of contemporary indoor and outdoor living is extremely popular among a range of buyers, while the properties on offer the very best luxury and craftsmanship. We anticipate a lot of movement once people are able to come in and see it for themselves.”
Kelvin Properties continues to grow as one of Glasgow’s leading developers, known for their work in transforming disused sites into thriving residential communities. The Old Schoolhouse is their latest project in a portfolio that includes the award-winning conversion of Broomhill Public School into The Atrium and Waverley Park in Shawlands, which sold out in less than three months.
Marc Taylor, Director at Kelvin Properties, commented: “We are passionate about transforming underutilised brownfield sites and sensitively restoring Glasgow’s historic architecture where possible.
“The Old Schoolhouse exemplifies our approach, blending the rich heritage of this former school with what people expect from modern apartments.
“While we’ve respected its history, we’ve also focused on the needs of people today – with an emphasis on creating spaces that enable indoor-outdoor living.”
Residents will have access to a rooftop terrace complete with food prep areas, herb gardens, raised planters, and a children’s play area, encouraging community interaction and a connection to nature. Sustainability is also central to the development, with features such as EV charging stations, bike storage, and landscaped green spaces promoting biodiversity.
For more information about The Old Schoolhouse and to register interest in the available properties, or to book a tour of the show home, visit the Savills website.
To find out more about Kelvin Properties can be found at www.kelvinproperties.com
