Former Master Cutler residence is back on market

A stunning Victorian residence originally built for Sheffield’s Master Cutler has returned to the residential market after 30 years as a company headquarters, and is now available for sale through leading property consultancy Knight Frank.

Esholt, on Fulwood Road, in the heart of the prestigious suburb of Ranmoor, Sheffield, was built in 1897 for the Master Cutler George Franklin and is now back on the property market at a price of £1.4million after 200-year-old Sheffield company Dyson Group plc decided to relocate.

The charming building, which covers approximately 5, 700 sq ft (530 sq. m) and has retained many of its original Victorian features, is set against one acre of spectacular grounds and includes a large separate coach house.

The period coach house, which covers approximately 1, 600 sq ft (149 sq. m), contains a large self-contained two-bedroom first floor apartment with a lobby, sitting room, bathroom, kitchen and storerooms at ground floor level.

Despite being used as a company headquarters for more than a quarter of a century, property experts from Knight Frank in Sheffield, who are acting as joint agents for the owners, are advising that Esholt is ideal for both commercial and residential suitors, as the building can be converted back into a spectacular family residence with a minimum of 10 bedrooms.

Knight Frank rates Esholt as one of the finest properties in Sheffield and is expecting interest from both residential and commercial parties.

Tearle Phelan, head of residential development at Knight Frank in Sheffield, said: “Esholt is a truly unique property which is steeped in local history and we expect significant interest in the property. The building has retained many of the charming features that were originally designed for the Master Cutler of the time and the picturesque grounds provide the perfect backdrop.

“Esholt is ready made for another business, but it is also just a conversion away from being a spectacular family home. The scale and the retained features within the main building and separate coach house combined with spacious grounds make this property perfect for a large family looking to move to a more luxurious home.”

Esholt is well placed for good shopping facilities, regular public transport, catchment for reputable schools and recreational facilities. It is also close to the open Derbyshire countryside and is a short drive from Sheffield City Centre.

For more information, log on to Knightfrank.co.uk.