Some properties are readymade gems, just waiting for you to step inside and put your feet up, but there are other diamonds in the rough that need a little bit of TLC.
But sometimes the potential in these fixer uppers is so amazing that we just can't overlook them.
That's definitely the case with this huge five bedroom villa up for sale in Partickhill in the city's west end. The listed 226-year-old building dates all the way back to 1795 and could be a truly spectacular home - if you're up for a bit of a challenge.
The flexible interior includes seven apartments, including a large bay windowed lounge, dining room and dressing room.
The property is currently on the market with Rettie, with the description reading: "The original single house dates to circa 1795, however was remodelled to form a short terrace of three houses in 1845. 66 Partickhill Road occupies an elevated West End plot set within mature gardens to the front and rear and further benefits from a private driveway.
"The interior is of really generous proportions extending to just shy of 2850sqft of flexible accommodation. There are seven principle apartments including a fabulous bay windowed lounge, a formal dining/sitting room, three bedrooms on the first floor and two adaptable bedrooms on the second floor. In addition, there is a dining kitchen, a four piece bathroom on the first floor, a dressing room of the master bedroom on the first floor and a shower room on the second floor."
On the market for offers over £675,000, the property definitely an investment, but just think the dream home you could have at the end of your project...
