Kensington Park, Lodge Moor

One of the best plots on a popular family development: a wall opposite leads to a huge grass play area and an enclosed playground, with the Conduit walk towards Redmires on your doorstep. Detached, five double bedrooms, double garage.

Living Room - 3.6 x 5.38 (11'9" x 17'7") -

Family Room - 3.59 x 3.05 (11'9" x 10'0") -

Conservatory - 3.55 x 4.32 (11'7" x 14'2") -

Dining Area - 2.74 x 5.24 (8'11" x 17'2") -

Kitchen - 4.07 x 3.05 (13'4" x 10'0") -

Utility Room - 3.32 x 1.62 (10'10" x 5'3") -

Downstairs Wc -

Bedroom - 4.84 x 4.67 (15'10" x 15'3") -

En Suite - 1.87 x 2.5 (6'1" x 8'2") -

Bedroom - 3.60 x 4.67 (11'9" x 15'3") -

Bedroom - 3.60 x 4.33 (11'9" x 14'2") -

Bedroom - 3.61 x 3.05 (11'10" x 10'0") -

Bathroom - 1.64 x 3.06 (5'4" x 10'0") -

Bedroom - 3.50 x 3.04 (11'5" x 9'11") -

This is one of the best plots on the development, right on the edge, where the houses stop and the countryside begins. Across the road, children can hop over the wall onto a huge grassed area to play, with the enclosed playground on the far side. Walks along the conduit that eventually reaches Redmires Reservoirs, is on the doorstep too. The house is a detached family home with five double bedrooms, a double garage and a kitchen diner with room to grow.

A path crosses the front garden to the door, with a lawn and established flower beds alongside. The driveway has off-street parking for two cars and leads to the double garage. The hallway is wide, which gives the house a feeling of space from the moment you step in, and the living room, kitchen diner, stairs and downstairs WC all open off it.

The living room has plenty of space for sofas and armchairs. Windows at the front look over the garden and across the road to the line of trees that runs along it, and the chimney breast with its fireplace and electric fire gives the room a natural focal point. Internal doors at the back open into the family room, which can be whatever the household needs: a second sitting area, a playroom or a home office. Windows and glass doors look through to the conservatory, and another door leads into the dining kitchen.

The kitchen diner is the heart of the house. The dining area takes a large table and chairs, with windows over the rear garden, so homework can be done at the table while someone cooks a few steps away. The kitchen has plenty of worktop space, with units above and below, room for an American fridge freezer, an integrated dishwasher, an oven and grill, and an electric hob. The one-and-a-half sink with drainer sits in front of a window overlooking the garden. There is potential to knock through into the family room for anyone who wants a bigger kitchen and dining space. A door leads from the kitchen to the utility room, which has space and plumbing for a washer and a separate dryer, a pantry cupboard and a second sink with drainer. The utility room also gives access to the side of the property and straight into the garage.

The conservatory is a good size, with room for seating and views over the garden. Doors open onto the garden, so it is easy to step outside.

Upstairs, all five bedrooms are doubles, which suits a family well because nobody has to lose out when the rooms are shared out. The principal bedroom is at the front of the house, a large double with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are similar in size, both good doubles with built-in wardrobes. Bedrooms four and five are slightly smaller but still take a double bed, and both overlook the rear garden. The family bathroom has a bath, a separate shower cubicle, a wash basin and WC.

At the back, a huge patio runs directly along the rear of the house with established flower beds alongside, a spot for family barbecues, sitting out, or a morning coffee. To the side is a lawn with more established flower beds, and the rear garden can be reached down the side of the house.

Across the driveway, a separate section of land within the same title comes with the house, with a lawn, flower beds and trees.

Plenty of people rule out living in a housing development, and it is easy to see why. Here, though, the countryside is next door, a walk on the Conduit starts close to home, and the grass and playground across the road give children somewhere to go and play.

General information
The property tenure is freehold, there is a management charge of £180 per year.

The former Lodge Moor Hospital estate was built by David Wilson around 2002, this home was completed in 2004. It’s incredibly popular with families as it has an on-site nursery (Redmires Lodge Day Nursery & Pre School) and a playground on-site, it is also in the catchment area for good and outstanding schools. The development is situated right on the edge of Sheffield meaning you can leave the car at home and enjoy a variety of fantastic countryside walks including Redmires Reservoirs, Wyming Brook and Mayfield Valley.

Lodge Moor also has a few shops within walking distance including Peak Fruits, Forge Bakehouse, Lodgemoor News, Weldricks Pharmacy and a Post Office. The number 51 bus route is popular with those working in the city centre or at either university or one of the many hospitals.

Schools
Hallam Primary School - 1.4 miles - Ofsted Good
Tapton Secondary School - 2.4 miles - Ofsted Outstanding
King Edward VII School, Lower Site - 2.4 miles - Ofsted Good
King Edward VII School, Upper Site - 3.4 miles - Ofsted Good
Mercia School - 4 miles - Ofsted Outstanding
Westbourne School - 3.3 miles - ISI inspection Excellent
Birkdale School - 3 miles - ISI inspection Excellent
Sheffield High School for Girls - 3.6 miles - ISI inspection Excellent