Flat for sale in Westminster Avenue, Lodge Moor S10

Guide price £165,000-£175,000

An incredibly deceptive two double bedroomed, first floor apartment, with additional utility/office room. Currently let out to a long term tenant that happy to stay making it a perfect opportunity for the investor looking for an immediate return on the purchase. The property could also if required be sold vacant on completion making it ideal for the first time buyer or those looking to downsize, it’s easy to say that viewing is essential to do full justice to the size on offer. Forming part of this established residential development in the very heart of ultra popular Lodge Moor. Enjoying some truly impressive views over The Rivelin Valley that are best enjoyed from the sitting room. The apartment is on the very cusp of The Peak District but also offers up a wide variety of local amenities including principal hospitals and excellent public transport links. With communal parking to the front the property, gas central heating and intercom entrance the accommodation in brief comprises, entrance hall with storage, open plan sitting/dining room, separate kitchen, two great sized double bedrooms, bathroom and occasional office room.

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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.

Communal Garden

Communal garden and views over the valley

Parking - On Street

Easy parking bays to the front