Ecclesfield Road, Chapeltown

Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Home | Circa 1935 | Full of Original Character

This three-bedroom semi-detached home, dating back to circa 1935, has been a much-loved family residence for many years and retains a wealth of original Art Deco and period features throughout. While the property now requires updating, it offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers to refurbish and create a home tailored to modern living.

Occupying a larger-than-average plot, the property benefits from a generous rear garden-ideal for family use, entertaining, or future landscaping.

With clear scope to modernise and extend (subject to the necessary planning permissions), this is an excellent opportunity to add value while preserving the charm and character of a home with real history.

A home full of potential, ready for its next chapter.

Ideally positioned close to Ecclesfield School, local amenities, and with convenient access to Chapeltown, this property will appeal to those seeking space, character, and the opportunity to create a long-term family home. 

Accommodation Overview  

Entrance The property is accessed via a storm porch, opening into a welcoming entrance hallway. The entrance retains its original stained glass door with matching side panels, adding to the home's character. The hallway includes stairs rising to the first floor, useful under-stairs storage, a radiator, and original decorative wall features, including charming period plasterwork with cherub detailing. Picture rails and dado rails further enhance the property's period appeal. 

Ground Floor  

Lounge 4.54m x 4.56m (into bay) A spacious front reception room featuring a bow window with original stained glass upper panels, a striking feature fireplace and surround, coving to the ceiling, picture rail and radiator - a warm and elegant living space. 

Dining Room 3.98m x 4.56m Positioned to the rear with original door opening into a rear storm porch, which leads out to the rear garden & block paved patio, this room offers an original Art Deco open fireplace, picture rail, wall lights and radiator, making it ideal for both everyday dining and entertaining. 

Kitchen 2.64m x 3.42m The kitchen enjoys a rear aspect with a single glazed stained glass window in the original frame. Fitted with matching wall and base units, wood panelled walls, the sink overlooks the beautiful rear garden, Space for gas cooker, and direct access to the shower room, & utility area. 

Shower Room With a side window and radiator, providing convenient ground floor facilities. 

Utility Room / Rear Porch Accessed from the kitchen with quarry tiled flooring, plumbing for a washing machine, boiler, sink, and rear external door. This practical space also includes single glazed windows and offers excellent additional storage. 

First Floor  

Landing Light and airy with a side double glazed window, picture rail, dado rail, and loft access with pull down ladder. The loft is boarded, fitted with lighting. 

Separate WC With side glazed window, & Low level WC 

Bathroom 2.20m x 1.80m Fitted with a panelled bath, fully tiled walls, rear double glazed window and useful built in. Bathroom has original Art-Deco storage cupboards. 

Bedroom One (Front) 4.68m x 3.56m A generous double bedroom featuring a front bow window, fitted wardrobes, picture rail and radiator. 

(to wardrobes) Bedroom Two (Rear) 3.42m x 3.92m With rear double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, storage cupboard, picture rail and a feature fire & surround. 

Bedroom Three (Front) 2.41m x 2.57m Front facing with double glazed window. 

External Areas  

Front The property benefits from off road parking, a garage with electric door and a mechanic's pit, ideal for car enthusiasts. There are also an external storage cupboard to the side of the property, perfect for garden tools and equipment. 

Rear Garden A particular highlight of the home, the rear garden is larger than many neighbouring plots and enjoys a private patio area, a raised setting. Features include: 

- Block paved patio seating area  

- Two lawned sections - A wonderful plethora of mature plants, shrubs and fruit trees 

- A small chicken coop - An 'original metal Anderson air raid shelter' to the rear

- An external WC (working condition unconfirmed)

This garden offers genuine tranquillity, interest and space for families, gardeners or those seeking outdoor living. 

GARAGE The garage features a higher-than-average entrance, making it well-suited to accommodate taller vehicles.

Entrance height: 236cm
Entrance width: 232cm
Internal length (with door closed): 450cm


 

Summary A truly special home that combines character, space and history, retaining many original 1930s features including stained glass windows & doors, fireplaces and decorative details. Ideal for buyers who appreciate period homes and are looking to make a property their own.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this unique home has to offer.