FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNE 2025 AT 9.00AM - ***AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A FREEHOLD PLOT OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OWLTHORPE GREENWAY IN THE POPULAR AND WELL-CONNECTED AREA OF SOTHALL, SHEFFIELD***THIS PARCEL OF LAND OFFERS A RARE CHANCE FOR BUYERS SEEKING A POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (SUBJECT TO NECESSARY PLANNING PERMISSIONS)***IDEAL FOR INVESTORS***
***KEY FEATURES***
- Freehold ownership – full rights and control over the land
- Situated in a quiet, established residential area
- Close to local amenities, schools, public transport links, and Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre
- Well-positioned for access to Sheffield city centre and the M1 motorway
- Ideal for a variety of uses, subject to planning and permissions
The plot benefits from a peaceful setting, bordering green space and footpaths, yet remains within easy reach of everything Sothall and the surrounding areas have to offer. This is an excellent opportunity for individual buyers, self-builders, or investors looking to secure land in a sought-after part of South Yorkshire.
***RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- 101, Manvers Road, Beighton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 1AX - SOLD Feb'25 - £168,000
- 11, Westland Road, Beighton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 8EQ - SOLD Mar'25 - £128,500
- 32, Pentland Gardens, Waterthorpe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 7NQ - SOLD Mar'25 - £105,000
Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, situated 29 miles (47 km) south of Leeds and 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester. The city is the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. Sheffield has a population of 556,500 approximately of 2021.
***EDUCATION*** - Within the city of Sheffield there are two universities, 141 primary schools and 28 secondary schools.
***AMENITIES IN SHEFFIELD***
Sheffield offers a diverse array of amenities catering to residents and visitors alike. Here's an overview of what the city has to offer:
*Parks and Green Spaces*
Sheffield is renowned for its abundance of green spaces, boasting over 80 public parks. Notable city centre spots include:
Peace Gardens
Devonshire Green
Sheaf Square
Millennium Square
The Winter Garden: One of Europe's largest urban glasshouses, housing over 2,000 plants from around the world.
These spaces offer residents and visitors areas to relax, enjoy public art, and participate in community events.
*Sports and Leisure Facilities*
Sheffield provides a variety of sports and leisure activities:
- Ponds Forge International Sports Centre: Features a 50m competition-standard swimming pool, a 25m leisure pool, diving facilities, a large sports hall, and a well-equipped gym.
- iceSheffield: Offers two Olympic-sized ice pads, hosting ice sports from community activities to elite performances.
- Graves Health and Sports Centre and Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre: Provide facilities for fitness, sport, and wellbeing.
- The Quays Leisure Club: Offers premium gym and pool facilities, wellness services, and expert personal training.
*Shopping and Entertainment*
- Crystal Peaks: A shopping centre and retail park featuring a variety of retail outlets, food establishments, an indoor market, medical centre, and more.
- Valley Centertainment: A leisure complex housing a Cineworld cinema with 20 screens, a bowling alley, restaurants, and other attractions.
- Leopold Square: A mixed-use development offering apartments, bars, restaurants, and a hotel, all centered around a public square.
***TRANSPORT IN SHEFFIELD***
*Motorways & Roads*
Motorways near the city are the M1 and M18. Sheffield Parkway connects the city centre to the motorways. The M1 skirts the city's north-east and crossing Tinsley Viaduct near Rotherham. The M18 branches from the M1 close to Sheffield, linking the city with Doncaster and ending at Goole. The A57 and A61 roads are the major trunk roads through Sheffield. These run east–west and north–south, respectively, crossing in the city centre, from where the other major roads generally radiate spoke-like. An inner ring road, mostly constructed in the 1970s and extended in 2007 to form a complete ring, allows traffic to avoid the city centre, and an outer ring road runs to the east, south-east and north, nearer the edge of the city, but does not serve the western side of Sheffield
*Supertram & Tram-Train*
Operated by South Yorkshire Supertram, Sheffield's light rail system comprises four lines—Blue, Yellow, Purple, and the innovative Tram-Train service. These lines connect key locations such as Meadowhall, Hillsborough, Halfway, and Rotherham Parkgate, all converging in the city centre at Park Square. The Tram-Train service uniquely combines tram and train infrastructure, allowing seamless travel between Sheffield and Rotherham without transfers . For route planning, live updates, and ticket information, visit Travel South Yorkshire.
*Bus Services*
Sheffield's extensive bus network is primarily operated by First South Yorkshire and Stagecoach, covering the city, suburbs, and neighbouring towns. The main hub, Sheffield Interchange, located on Pond Street, offers connections to local and national destinations, including services by National Express . For journey planning and real-time updates, refer to Travel South Yorkshire.
*Rail Connections*
Sheffield railway station provides direct services to major UK cities such as Manchester, Leeds, London, and Nottingham. It also serves regional lines, including routes to Lincoln and Cleethorpes . The station is conveniently connected to Sheffield Interchange via a covered walkway, facilitating easy transfers between train and bus services .
*Free City Centre Bus – Sheffield Connect*
The Sheffield Connect service offers a free, high-frequency bus route circulating the city centre every 7–8 minutes, seven days a week. This service is ideal for quick trips between shopping areas, cultural venues, and transport hubs .
*Cycling & Walking*
Sheffield promotes active travel through dedicated cycle lanes, pedestrian-friendly routes, and initiatives like the BetterPoints Sheffield program, which encourages healthier journeys . The city also offers Park & Ride facilities, allowing commuters to park their vehicles and continue their journey via public transport .
GUIDE PRICE - £3,500
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AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A FREEHOLD PLOT OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OWLTHORPE GREENWAY IN THE POPULAR AND WELL-CONNECTED AREA OF SOTHALL, SHEFFIELD
THIS PARCEL OF LAND OFFERS A RARE CHANCE FOR BUYERS SEEKING A POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (SUBJECT TO NECESSARY PLANNING PERMISSIONS)
IDEAL FOR INVESTORS
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