Going Dutch in style at Mondriaan

There’s no place like home for Dutch couple Tineke van der Veen (26) and Robbert Bakker (31) who were so reminded of Amsterdam that they snapped up their own little piece if Holland near the west end of Glasgow at Bellway Homes’ Mondriaan development.

Inspired by one of Holland’s most respected artists, Piet Mondriaan, Bellway Homes’ striking development features magnificent exteriors influenced by his abstract work by using vibrant primary colours on the buildings elevations to create visually striking homes.

Both manufacturing engineers the couple were relocated from Derby to Glasgow through work where they set out to find their dream home together. The couple were instantly struck by the layout of Mondriaan, falling in love with its waterside location which reminded them of the fantastic canal-side properties back home.

Tineke said; “The modern style of the houses at Mondriaan impressed us the most and the attention to detail, both inside and out, is so typically Dutch that I could hardly believe I was still in Glasgow.”

Located off Shuna Street, just off Maryhill Road, Mondriaan sits on the edge of the Forth and Clyde Canal and comprises of an impressive range of three and four-bedroom stylish townhouses as well as a selection of luxury one and two-bedroom apartments.

A dynamic house style with all the benefits of a modern home, the townhouse offers style with flexible living space over three storeys – an ideal home for families or for those looking for the extra space and versatility these homes offer.

“We constantly have people to stay so the space the townhouse provides is perfect and the decked area outside is the ideal space to entertain, acting as almost another room when we have all our friends round. This large patio has another advantage as it looks onto the water and is the perfect place to relax after a hard days work when the sun is out,” added Tineke.

The ground floor of the three bedroom townhouse comprises a large hallway, cloakroom and spacious lounge, which makes this level of the house the ideal space for entertaining guests, while the large dining kitchen of the first floor of each townhouse property type provides ample space for creating in the kitchen and dining.

The first floor is home to the first bedroom and the main family bathroom while the third floor provides a well planned master bedroom complete with en-suite with corner shower and bedroom three.

The top floor of the townhouse would make an excellent guest wing or alternatively, one of the bedrooms could also be utilised as a den, teenagers chill-out room or play room. With a townhouse the possibilities are endless, as the layout allows buyers to adapt the living space to suit their particular requirements.

“These really are exceptional homes with fantastic visual elements that really need to be seen to be believed and fully appreciated. We have now opened a fantastic view home so buyers can see for themselves the excellent layout and potential these homes have to offer,” commented Fraser Conn, Sales & Marketing Director, Bellway Homes (West Division).

Mondriaan is well supported by the vast array of established amenities including supermarkets, shops, cafes and restaurants, all only a stones throw away on nearby Maryhill Road. All the attractions of Glasgow’s fashionable west end are also only a short walk from the development including the chic bars, bistros and boutiques of Byres Road, Great Western Road and Aston Lane, famous for its cobbled streets and bohemian ambience.

All properties at Mondriaan benefit from quality internal and external specifications. Kitchens come with stainless steel electric oven and gas hob, while bathrooms and en-suites are finished in white sanitary ware by Ideal Standard. The use of elegant, steamed beech internal doors further underlines the influence of the Netherlands within each home.

Externally, the landscaped communal gardens create an established setting, while the wood ribbed decking to the waterside properties allows buyers to take full advantage of their position near the canal.

The townhouses at Mondriaan are currently released from £229,995 for a three-bedroom and from £230,995 for a four- bedroom property. Apartments are currently priced from £117,995, for the last remaining one-bedroom property, and from £133,995 for a two-bedroom. For further information on the development, visit bellway.co.uk.