Sheffield comes of age
The northern city of Sheffield is currently undergoing a major renewal and leading urban developer City Loft Developments is pleased to provide Sheffield’s most striking new development City Lofts St Pauls, situated in the heart of the city. The development comprises 316 one and two-bedroom apartments set in two interlinking buildings of 11 and 32 storeys in height. When built, City Lofts St Pauls will become Sheffield’s tallest building and the first development to feature design by Conran & Partners in Sheffield, bringing to the city the international specification for which the company is renowned.
Despite being the fifth largest city by population in the last census, Sheffield is currently seen as a "Sleeping Giant" - almost forgotten in comparison to other northern cities that have already gone through regeneration such as Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. Sheffield city centre is currently undergoing considerable regeneration and culturally the city is experiencing a mini-renaissance with bands such as the Arctic Monkeys putting it on the map again.
According to research by Knight Frank, there has been limited supply in the Sheffield new homes market over recent years and the city centre has seen only 2,600 units completed since 2000, which makes the city an ideal option for investors wanting to capitalise on the medium to long term growth potential.
Designed by Conran & Partners, City Lofts St Pauls will provide an impressive contribution to the area’s £180 million Heart of the City regeneration project and will create Sheffield’s tallest building which will act as an iconic marker for the rejuvenated city centre. In addition to the residential element of the scheme, City Lofts St Pauls is part of a joint venture development with CTP St James which will also create approximately 22,000 sq ft of retail and leisure facilities.
The combined scheme will make a considerable contribution to the city’s renaissance, with the commercial spaces breathing new life into the surrounding streets by bringing new employment opportunities and up to 500 new residents to the area.
Located to the south of Sheffield Town Hall, in St Pauls’ Square, City Lofts St Pauls has been designed to create a striking, modern building, which complements the historical buildings that surround it. The light and slender towers create architectural forms that are both original and elegant, whilst high quality traditional and modern materials have been used to ensure the building’s lasting contribution to the skyline.
The specification throughout City Lofts St Pauls is of the highest standard with apartments benefiting from bespoke Conran designed kitchens and bathroom furniture, stone worktops, travertine natural stone tiling, under floor heating and a combination of timber and carpeted flooring. All apartments feature full-height glazing offering excellent natural light and a sense of space, which is further enhanced by the lobbyless arrangements.
For added security each apartment has a video entry phone and a solid core walnut veneer door with a five-lever lock and ironmongery. The development also benefits from a glass fronted lift and concierge service. Secure parking is available.
Prices for two-bedroom apartments start from £199,950. For further information please visit the Sales and Marketing Suite adjacent to the development, or visit Citylofts.co.uk.
