1 bed flat for sale

School Lane Close, Sheffield S8

Tenure: Leasehold

Guide price £120,000-£125,000

This fabulous one double bedroom first floor apartment offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a stylish and versatile home, set back from the main road in this quiet, tucked away position, in the very heart of highly sought-after Norton. Finished to a high standard throughout by the current vendor, the property provides spacious and light accommodation totalling 407 square feet. The layout is thoughtfully designed, featuring a welcoming entrance hall, a generously sized double bedroom, a bright and airy living room, and a contemporary fitted kitchen. The bathroom is modern and well-appointed, complementing the overall finish of the apartment. Ideal for professional couples, first-time buyers, or those looking to downsize, this leasehold property is available with the benefit of no onward chain and will be vacant on completion. The location is truly excellent, with a range of superb local amenities including St James Park Retail Park just a short walk away. Residents will also appreciate the proximity to the ever-popular Graves Park, and the Peak District is easily accessible for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. With an EPC rating of E and council tax band A, this apartment represents a fantastic opportunity for a variety of buyers. Externally, the property enjoys a large communal car park, offering ample off-road parking for residents and visitors alike. The well-maintained communal garden areas provide an attractive and peaceful setting The location further benefits from excellent transport links, making commuting to Sheffield city centre and beyond both convenient and straightforward. For those who love the outdoors, the close proximity to Graves Park provides access to beautiful green spaces, walking trails, and recreational facilities, while the nearby Peak District offers endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate both the quality of the accommodation. This is a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully presented apartment in a prime location, with everything needed for comfortable and convenient living right on the doorstep.
Valuer


Andy Robinson
EPC Rating: D

Location

S8 Area Guide Batemoor, Beauchief, Greenhill, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, Meersbrook, Norton, Norton Lees, Woodseats The S8 postcode area covers the South part of the outskirts of Sheffield city centre down towards Dronfield. Covering a vast array of suburbs, the properties range from larger more expensive family homes in the Beauchief area to cosy more affordable homes in the Jordanthorpe, Norton area. This makes S8 a great place to look for your next property whether you want your family's forever home, or if you are just starting out on the property ladder. At the most southern part of S8, you will find Lowedges, Greenhill, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe. These areas are removed from the hustle and bustle of Sheffield City Centre and the University campuses. There are still plenty of local amenities and with Woodseats and Chesterfield Road only being a 10 minute bus ride away, so if you fancy something a bit more lively then you've not far to go. These suburbs are close to the Dronfield bypass which leads to Chesterfield. If a daily commute is something you are committed to, then this part of S8 is conveniently placed with easy access to the M1. Greenhill Park situated in Lowedges offers a playground, a bowling green and a skate park. Lowedges Festival is held here on the second Sunday of August each year which demonstrates the community feel of the area. Sheffield Transport Sports Club on Greenhill Main Road offers football pitch hire, practice golf facilities, snooker hire and cricket pitch hire. Also, as you head up toward Norton you will find Graves Health and Sports Centre. Being newly refurbished in 2016 the facilities offer a swimming pool, gym, and various fitness and sports classes. S8 boasts plenty of green space. Not only is there the aforementioned Greenhill Park, but also Oakes Park, Norton Playing Fields and Meersbrook Park. Meersbrook Park has a playground, 2 bowling greens, a cricket wicket, tennis courts, basketball hoops, a skateboard park and also some woodland area. Graves Park has a playground, cricket pitches, a practice golf course, football pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts and a playground. There are plenty of open grassy areas plus woodland, streams and 3 small lakes. The Rose Garden Café is close to the playground and offers hot and cold food. What makes this park extra special for the little ones however, is Graves Park Animal Farm. Entry is free and here you can find rare farm breeds and smaller animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Along with all this parkland, S8 is home to a fair few allotments: Woodseats Allotments, Heeley and Meersbrook Allotments and Warminster Road Allotments. As with a lot of other areas of Sheffield, S8 offers a wonderful array of choice when it comes to eating out. From bistros, delis, Italians, Mexican, Caribbean and Indian, you can pretty much take your pick with any cuisine you fancy. That Place is voted number 6 on Trip Advisor for Restaurants in Sheffield. No mean feat considering that it is only open in the day between 9am and 3pm. It's speciality of a homemade scotch egg is something not to be missed. If you'd rather be eating out in the evening then Viraaj might be a good choice if you fancy a curry. Winning Yorkshire Restaurant of the year in 2017 in the English Curry Awards this curry house is definitely worth a visit. For something a little bit special then Marco @ Milano is an excellent choice. Serving high end Italian food in a beautiful building, which used to be a police station! Chesterfield Road is a main arterial route into the city centre, therefore the transport links are very good with buses running frequently. Just off Chesterfield Road is Heeley Retail Park where you can find a Next Clearance, Pets at Home, Boots, Costa Coffee, Matalan and Currys. There are also many independent shops in the vicinity including Pondsfords, which is famous in Sheffield for its fine furniture. There are a huge choice of nurseries and pre-schools in the S8 area: Beauchief Pre-School Beechwood Day Nursery and Pre-School Brierley Field Children's Nursery Ltd Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Pre-School Gresley Road Family Centre Nursery Chantrey House Nursery and Pre-School Little Angels Nursery and Pre-School Norton Grange Children's Nursery The Little School House Day Nursery and Pre-School With S8 having so many homes ideal for families, there are also many highly regarded schools in the area: Abbey Lane Primary Carfield Primary Greenhill Primary Lowedges Primary Lower Meadow Primary Meersbrook Bank Primary Mundella Primary Norton Free Primary St Thomas of Canterbury School Woodseats Primary Meadowhead School Academy Newfield

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