Summary - 282, DOBCROFT ROAD S11 9LJ
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Rare large plot S11 detached house needing renovation — auction sale, cash buyers only..
Large plot of approximately 0.3 acres with mature rear garden and in-and-out driveway
Detached 1930s house offering strong extension/refurbishment potential
Requires full renovation throughout; cosmetic and systems upgrading needed
Structural issues: right-hand garage and retaining wall need demolition/rebuild
Sold by public online auction; cash buyers and buyer’s due diligence advised
EPC rating D; mains gas boiler and radiators in place
Attached garages and ample off-street parking; excellent broadband and mobile signal
Located in affluent, low-crime area near highly rated primary and secondary schools
Set on one of the largest plots in the area (approximately 0.3 acres), this 1930s detached house offers substantial upside for a buyer prepared to refurbish and extend subject to planning. The mature front in-and-out driveway, attached garages and wide rear garden create scope for a larger family home or a high-value refurbishment scheme in a sought-after Sheffield suburb. EPC rating D.
The property requires comprehensive updating throughout. Notable structural issues affect the right-hand garage and a retaining wall; demolition and rebuild works will be necessary. Buyers should plan for renovation costs and factor in that the sale is by public online auction with cash buyers preferred — consult the legal pack for full title and cost details.
This location scores highly for local amenities: low crime, very affluent area classification, excellent mobile signal, fast broadband and several well-rated primary and secondary schools within easy reach. For builders, developers or experienced renovators this plot presents a rare chance to create a substantial family residence in a desirable S11 neighbourhood.
Bidding opens 28 October and closes 29 October 2025. Interested parties must review the auction legal pack and addenda before bidding; the property is offered as seen and sold at auction, freehold.
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