Tenants move to £6m Sheffield residential scheme on Ecclesall Road

The first tenants have moved into the new £6m residential scheme on Sheffield’s Ecclesall Road.

Professionals and students, including postgraduates, are now moving in the 105 one-bed apartments and studios that form the three blocks of the Porterbrook Apartments.

Porterbrook Apartments Ltd, is part of City Estates, which also developed the flagship city centre development West.One, as well as Huttons Buildings, West Street and the award-winning Sellers Wheel.

Andrea Marsden, marketing and residential manager at City Estates, said: “We have got a great mix of tenants living at Porterbrook Apartments.

“New or converted developments are usually aimed at a certain market, either high end residential, or specifically just the student market, we wanted to design and provide practical but luxurious accommodation that was appealing to a wider variety of residents to give the development diversity and character.”

Previously occupied by the Government’s Department of Work and Pensions, the trio of four-storey office blocks at the corner of Pear Street and Pomona Street have been converted into Porterbrook North, South and Central.

Lettings of the South and Central blocks are being made through West One Accommodation, which has an office just around the corner on Ecclesall Road, and the North block through Sheffield-based Cactus Property Management, whilst West One retains overall control and management.

Howard Wade, Cactus director, commented: “Cactus have had a long relationship with City Estates. As owner/landlord they manage their properties excellently and have very happy tenants.

“The Porterbrook development is an exciting addition to their portfolio as not only does it follow City Estates’ excellent attention to detail in the finish of the apartments, but also residents are in the heart of the Ecclesall Road area while only a few minutes’ walk from town. And secure parking is a rarity for the area.”

All the deluxe studios and apartments feature kitchens with granite worktops, integrated fridge/freezer with built in full size oven and halogen hob, a dishwasher and island style unit with breakfast bar.

The space saving storage design houses a washer/dryer and hot water system whilst giving a contemporary sleek finish to the interior.

Separate bedroom areas have double beds, dressing tables, fitted double wardrobes with mirrored doors and fully tiled shower rooms, with oversized shower cubicles.

One bedroom apartments also have the added benefit of an entrance hall. The standard studios have 4ft beds and are fitted out to the same exacting standards.

Rents are between £525 and £645 a month, including broadband and Wi-Fi, but excluding other bills. There is a nominal charge for parking.