Summary - 96 EXETER DRIVE SHEFFIELD S3 7TW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free second-floor one-bed apartment, vacant possession available
Long lease (104 years) with low ground rent (£10) and service charge (£325)
Very small footprint — 352 sq ft, compact living spaces
No lift in block — second-floor access only
Heating via room heaters; not full central heating
Located close to city centre and Ecclesall Road amenities
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal throughout
Area shows high crime and high deprivation—consider insurance/rental impact
A compact, second-floor one-bedroom apartment offered chain-free and with vacant possession — aimed squarely at landlords and investors seeking a low-entry buy-to-let near Sheffield city centre. The block dates from the late 1960s and is maintained with communal grounds; the flat is described as neat and tidy throughout and benefits from allocated parking and very fast broadband.
Practical positives include a long lease (104 years remaining), low ground rent and a below-average service charge, plus cheap council tax (Band A). The location is walking distance to Ecclesall Road and the city centre, with a wide range of local amenities and good transport and mobile connectivity — useful for rental demand.
Buyers should note this is a small apartment (352 sq ft) on the second floor of a building with no lift, so access could limit tenant profiles. Heating is by room heaters with mains gas rather than full central heating, and the building’s mid-20th-century construction and brutalist-style concrete elements mean some finishes are likely dated despite external insulation.
The area shows higher-than-average crime and significant deprivation indices; these factors can affect rental yields, tenant turnover and insurance costs. Overall, this property is a straightforward, low-cost investment with immediate let-ready potential, but it carries location and access trade-offs that investors should price in.
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