6 bed detached house for sale

Fulwood Road, Fulwood S10

Guide price £1,350,000-£1,400,000

A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen to purchase this spectacular six bedroom, three bathroomed, stone built family residence. Storth cottage has been tastefully extended throughout the years to create this wonderful spacious, light and versatile home that enjoys 3,607 sq feet across three fabulous floors.Set back from Fulwood Road via a gated access leading to a sweeping driveway the property stands in this commanding and proud position that ensures a huge degree of privacy together with an incredible backdrop over The Mayfield valley. Finished in traditional dressed stone and a Welsh slate roof the property retains a wealth of the original period features, character and charm associated with a property from this era and has effortlessly combined them with a modern finish that ensures viewing is a prerequisite to be fully appreciated. With a double integral garage, additional original stone built garage along with mature gardens that ensures this property will be very popular with the growing family market. Located in the very heart of old Fulwood that enjoys a short stroll to the village amenities together with Forge Damn and both The Peak District/Mayfield valley on the doorstep. Enjoying Ofsted rated excellent state school catchments as well as being within easy reach of private schools, principal hospitals and universities are also on the doorstep.

Available with no chain.
Valuer


Andy Robinson

EPC Rating: D

Location

S10 Area Guide
Broomhill, Broomhall, Crookes, Crookesmoor, Crosspool, Fulwood, Ranmoor

The S10 postcode covers a vast area from Crookes which is quite close to Sheffield City Centre, to out into the countryside to the West of the city past Redmires Reservoir. As you would expect from such a wide stretch, the properties in this postcode reflect this diversity. From large 5+ bedroomed Georgian townhouses to modern new build apartment blocks, S10 has the potential to match almost all property requirements.

With Hallamshire Hospital, Jessops Wing, the Children's Hospital, Weston Park Hospital, bmi Thornbury Hospital, Claremont Private Hospital and Sheffield University being within the S10 postcode, it is a convenient place for many people in regards to work and study. Not only would the commute to work be short and in some cases within walking distance, but there are numerous nurseries to choose from, many of which have been rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted:

Banana Moon Day Nursery
Beech Hill Nursery School
Broomhall Nursery School
Elmore Kindergarten
Fairmount Nursery
The Garden House Nursery
Lodge Moor Day Nursery
The Old School House Nursery
Redmires Lodge
Sheffield Hallam University Nursery
St Luke's Pre-School Nursery
Sunshine Day Nursery
University of Sheffield
Westbourne Pre-School

The schools in the S10 catchment are highly regarded:
Birkdale School
Broomhill Infant School
Hallam Primary School
King Edward VII School
Lydgate Infant School
Lydgate Junior School
Nether Green Infant School
Nether Green Junior School
Notre Dame High School
Sheffield Girl's Infant, Junior and Senior School
St Marie's Catholic School
Tapton School
Westbourne School
Westways Primary School

Broomhill and Crookes are deemed as a sought after student area, with Sheffield University being within the S10 boundary. This has led to the bubbly atmosphere of Fulwood Road and Crookes Road with its local supermarkets, independent shops, pubs, takeaways and restaurants. Properties here offer an excellent investment opportunity, with many properties being let out to students and young professionals. This being said, Broomhill and Crookes have still managed to maintain a very family friendly feel about them, with the area being in high demand due to the well regarded schools and lovely parks.

If it's green space you're after, then S10 has this in abundance. The Botanical Gardens on Clarkehouse Road are a real horticultural delight, with a lovely café/restaurant and numerous events throughout the year such as 'Art in the Gardens', 'Music in the Gardens' and Open Air Theatre. Endcliffe Park, Weston Park, Bolehills Park, The Ponderosa, Lydgate Park and Crookes Valley Park are also all within the S10 area. Leading out towards to the Peak District from Endcliffe Park is Forge Dam and the Mayfield Alpacas. It's easy to forget you're so close to the city once you're walking through the trees and fields there.

In regards to eating out, you really are spoilt for choice in S10. Almost every cuisine preference is catered for, from take aways such as Fish and Chips, kebabs, pizza, Chinese, Indian, and Mexican to restaurants whose offerings include Turkish, seafood, French and Thai.

Thyme Café in Broomhill is most definitely worth a visit if bistro style freshly made food is what you're after. The menu changes daily and is written on large chalk boards dotted around the restaurant. Lokanta offers authentic Turkish food and Chez Lalou serves French cuisine in generous portions. Bucher and Catch is exactly what the name suggests and is a meat and seafood lover's heaven. If a more traditional pub and grub is what you're after then look no further than The York or the Crosspool Tavern.

Garden

Fabulous rear private family garden

Parking - Double Garage

Gated access to A sweeping driveway and double detached garage