The Double Villa, Langside
A rare opportunity to see this private home, the A listed Double Villa, Langside, by ‘Greek’ Thomson, built in 1856-7 and the first of a number of later 19th century hillside villas built on a feu plan in the grounds of the 18th century Langside House. In this owner-led tour of about 45 minutes you will see the exterior and gardens, the panelled and tiled entrance hall, two reception rooms, both panelled polychrome ceiling decoration, the kitchen and the vestibule formed from the small service court area, as well as the Garden Room commissioned from Mark Baines by the present owner, 2004-5.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
25a Mansionhouse Road, Langside
G41 3DN
1856-7
Alexander 'Greek' Thomson
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Sunday 22nd September: 11 : 30 AM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 30 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
N/A
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Langside
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: PLASTIC OVERSHOES SUPPLIED
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: PLASTIC OVERSHOES SUPPLIED
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: 4 or 6 steps to ground floor entrance by side or rear doors and 26 step staircase to upper floor Living Room.
Facilities: Toilets
Additional Restricitions on Access: PLASTIC OVERSHOES SUPPLIED
Further Accessibility Details: 4 or 6 steps to ground floor entrance by side or rear doors and 26 step staircase to upper floor Living Room.
Facilities: Toilets
Additional Restricitions on Access: PLASTIC OVERSHOES SUPPLIED
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Evelyn Silber
Owner of 25A Mansionhouse Road for 20 years. Heritage specialist and tour director
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Owner of 25A Mansionhouse Road for 20 years. Heritage specialist and tour director
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