Summary - CATHEDRAL COURT, 1, VICAR LANE S1 2LT
1 bed 1 bath Office
Large central freehold asset with redevelopment potential for investors or occupiers.
Freehold office building — GIA 55,222 sqft, NIA 42,463 sqft across six floors
Ground-floor tenant remains on protected tenancy until August 2032
Large basement with M&E, suitable for storage or communal facilities
Surface car parking included; additional parking nearby
Direct Supertram and multiple bus routes; excellent transport links
Change of use to residential suggested but subject to planning consent
Located in a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood; higher local crime levels
Property offered vacant except ground-floor income; refurbishment likely required
Cathedral Court is a substantial freehold office building in Sheffield city centre, offering GIA 55,222 sqft and NIA 42,463 sqft across six floors with lift access. The building is arranged for flexible occupation with open-plan floors, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities and staircases at both ends enabling straightforward subdivision for multiple tenants or a single large occupier.
The site benefits from excellent public transport links, including the Supertram and multiple bus routes, plus surface car parking to the rear. A large basement houses M&E systems and provides scope for additional storage, communal facilities or conversion subject to consents. The surrounding area has strong amenities and a well-educated local population, and sits close to civic landmarks and major employers.
There are clear development opportunities: the property is being marketed with vacant possession apart from an income-producing ground-floor tenant on a protected tenancy until August 2032, and change of use to residential is suggested but would require the necessary planning consents. Prospective buyers should appraise costs for any conversion or refurbishment works.
Notable risks are factual and material: the immediate locality records higher crime levels and the property sits in a multicultural student neighbourhood, which may influence tenant mix and rental strategy. Planning approvals are not in place for change of use; any conversion to residential would be subject to local authority decisions. Investors and developers should factor in tenant protections, planning uncertainty and potential refurbishment costs when considering purchase.
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