Summary - JD Kelly & Richmond Buildings, 121 Hill Street, Garnet Street / Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6TT G3 6TT
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Substantial Victorian site ideal for mixed-use redevelopment near major colleges.
Freehold plot with two adjoining buildings totalling 3,534 sq m
Site extends to 0.14 hectares (0.35 acres), self-contained
Unlisted Victorian sandstone façades with high ceilings
Close walking distance to Charing Cross station and Cowcaddens underground
Strong mobile signal and fast broadband reported on site
Boarded windows and general fixer-upper condition throughout
Located in a very deprived area — impacts funding and tenant mix
Suitable for varied uses; substantial refurbishment or redevelopment needed
Two adjoining Victorian sandstone buildings in Garnethill offer a substantial freehold development opportunity close to Glasgow city centre. The JD Kelly and Richmond Buildings together provide about 3,534 sq m of internal space on a self-contained 0.14 hectare (0.35 acre) site, with a small modern classroom/studio in the rear garden. High ceilings and period façades present strong scope for sensitive conversion or redevelopment for alternative commercial, educational or mixed-use schemes.
The location benefits from excellent public transport and road links — Charing Cross rail station and Cowcaddens underground are within a few minutes’ walk and the M8 is readily accessible. The site sits amid university and college buildings, private housing, offices and St Aloysius’ College, giving immediate demand drivers from students, staff and local organisations. Broadband and mobile connectivity are reported strong.
The buildings are unlisted, which simplifies planning flexibility, but they are a renovation-heavy proposition. Many windows are boarded and the interiors will require comprehensive refurbishment or full redevelopment to meet modern standards. The immediate area is classified as very deprived, which has implications for yields, tenant mix and funding or grant eligibility — investors should allow for significant capital expenditure and a realistic programme for works and marketing.
This is a clear, large-scale urban redevelopment plot for a buyer targeting central Glasgow regeneration. It suits schemes that can capitalise on proximity to education institutions and city-centre amenities, while absorbing the cost and time needed to restore or repurpose substantial Victorian fabric.
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