Property history of 283a Abbey Lane, Sheffield S8 0DA, 9th Nov 2009

Summary
State of the art technology can be enjoyed in this architecturally acclaimed detached property. Being unique in design with computer controlled lighting, remote window blinds and real flame fire, Bose sound system, and Miele fitted appliances. Standing in 3/4 acre overlooking Beauchief Golf Course.

Description
Set in approximately 3/4 acre within the Beauchief Abbey Conservation Area, and offering outstanding views towards Beauchief Golf Course, is this outstanding and unique highly praised property. Being voted in 2005 by the Royal Institute of British Architects as one of the top 100 properties built in the UK at that time. Offering spacious open plan living space with state of the art technology including computer control, mood zoned lighting, Bose sound system, electric blinds and real flame contemporary gas fire. First floor bedrooms, include the master suite, accessed by a glass walkway, with glass viewing balcony over the indoor swimming pool, two dressing rooms and luxury en-suite. Whilst on the second floor the full length of the property extends to include an entertainment room and music room, with open balcony offering fantastic expansive views over the garden, and has a spiral staircase leading to the rear terrace with sunken hot tub, illuminated pond and specimen planting.

Reception Hall 
With exterior granite paved forecourt and glass portico protecting a horizontally boarded broad entrance door with stainless steel furniture, this spacious two-storey reception hall has porcelain floor, LED up lighters, feature glazed wall panels, open living flame fireplace, and wall lighting. Leading off is a cloakroom with porcelain floor, front facing window, coat hanging, and fitted shoe racking. Amx lighting, and alarm control panels. An oak open tread staircase with recessed wall lighting leads to the first floor.

Office 16' 1" x 9' 11" ( 4.90m x 3.02m )

Fitted with floor to ceiling oak storage cupboards with sliding doors. Two telephone lines, and a separate fax line. Full length double glazed windows to the side and front. There is a full length glass panel allowing views through to the swimming pool, exterior ornamental pond with fountains, and distant views to the rear gardens and woodlands beyond.

Living Space 
The two storey sitting room plus dining and kitchen areas are open plan and, as is common to the rest of the property, benefits from under floor heating.

Two Storey Sitting Room Area 2 26' 3" x 16' 3" ( 8.00m x 4.95m )
This spacious and open sitting room area has been architecturally designed to take full advantage of the breathtaking views over Beauchief Abbey golf course. Being south facing the floor to ceiling glazed walls are fitted with electronic blinds operated by a hand held remote and touch pad. Sliding patio doors lead to the adjacent terrace and gardens. A centrally based open gas living flame fire set within an open recess, compliments the ambience of this area, being remote controlled and also visible from the reception hall. The remote control Bose music system is housed within a built in oak finished cabinet and duly compliments the contempary design. The surround sound system is also wired to a large flat screen wall mounted television (The television and music storage is available for purchase under separate negotiation). An elliptical glass wall surrounds an oval bar with sink, having a pebbled and stainless steel edged surface which is surrounded by LED up lighters. Stunning views over the adjacent swimming pool and glass doors to this leisure facility. Porcelain tiled floors offer a complimentary finish to this outstanding reception area. A bridged landing area above and two balconies leading from the bedrooms, offer spectacular views of the accommodation below.

Dining Area  17' 1" x 16' 3" ( 5.21m x 4.95m )
The dining area has two panelled double glazed windows and sliding patio doors to the adjoining terrace. Porcelain tiled floors continue from the sitting room area and through to the

Kitchen Area  17' x 12' 9" ( 5.18m x 3.89m )
Being bespoke fitted with a comprehensive range of Wenge-wood and stainless steel finished cabinets including substantial island unit with deep edged mineral spa work surfaces with inset stainless steel sink and separate inset 1/4 waste bowl. Excellent range of built in appliances by Miele comprising four ring landscape induction hob, underneath wide stainless steel extractor hood, combination oven and fan oven, Amana larder fridge/freezer with cold water and ice dispenser and aeg dishwasher machine. The Bose sound system, being zoned and remote controlled gives option to play an alternative audio source in this area. The wall mounted amx lighting panel is programmable to give differing lighting levels to a number of zones within the property. Two front facing double glazed windows.

Larder 15' 10" To cupboards x 5' 3" ( 4.83m To cupboards x 1.60m )
There is an abundance of tall cabinets matching those of the kitchen, plus base units under a long run of work surfaces. Panelled door to the front elevation and double glazed windows along the length of the room.

Utility Area  7' 11" To cupboards x 5' 4" ( 2.41m To cupboards x 1.63m )
Further cabinets matching the kitchen and larder area, accommodating the CCTV monitoring system, and worktop incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer. Partial glazed door to the side.

Cloakroom/wc  7' 11" x 5' 4" ( 2.41m x 1.63m )
Fitted with a Villeroy & Boch suite in white and chrome comprising wall hung WC and square ceramic bowl. Double glazed windows to the rear and porcelain tiled floor.

Swimming Pool  31' Including part infinity pool 2 x 24' 3" ( 9.45m Including part infinity pool 2 x 7.39m )
The pool room is situated adjacent to the living area being separated by an elliptical glass wall with three points of access. The pool room itself has an attractive non slip tiled surround and has steps leading into the heated pool. With variable jet water cascade. Double glazed full height windows and patio door opening on to the adjoining terrace. Low level side facing double glazed windows.

Plant Room 
With Heatstar air handling unit for the pool area and two Vaillant gas fired central heating boilers which provide under floor central heating throughout the property, domestic hot water and the heating of the swimming pool.

Changing/shower Room 
With white and chrome Villeroy & Boch suite including wet room style shower with glazed screen and Hans Grohe thermostatic shower and edged pivot frosted glass door, wash hand basin and WC. There is a limestone and pebbled feature relief wall, ceramic tiled walls and floor.

First Floor 

Bridged Landing 
This bridged landing incorporates a glass panel `walk of faith` and leads to the master bedroom suite. With steel and glass balustrades with views over the two storey reception hall and sitting room and providing far reaching views beyond the adjoining gardens into the Beauchief conservation area and golf course. Airing room with un vented domestic hot water storage tank.

Master Bedroom  20' 8" Maximum x 17' 2" ( 6.30m Maximum x 5.23m )
This imposing master bedroom has breathtaking views over and beyond Beauchief Abbey golf course, complimented by the full height double glazed windows with patio door opening onto a wooden decked balcony with spiral staircase leading down to the ground and upper floors. A further internal glass floored balcony with opaque glazed doors overlooks the sitting room area.

Lady's Dressing Room  14' 2" x 7' 3" ( 4.32m x 2.21m )
Fitted in oak effect with open fronted hanging, shelving, and drawer space Vanity mirror and sliding door mirrored wardrobes

Gentleman's Dressing Room  11' 5" x 7' 4" ( 3.48m x 2.24m )

Fitted with full height oak effect open fronted storage providing ample hanging, shelf, and drawer space along two walls, with vanity mirror.

En-Suite Bath And Shower Room  16' 6" x 12' 7" ( 5.03m x 3.84m )
A spacious area with curved wall, along which a tiled vanity platform provides twin circular ceramic bowls with chrome mixer taps and six vertical vanity mirrors above. Feature vertical slate tile mosaic walls. The focal point being a centrally positioned free standing porcelain bath with porcelain plinth and floor mounted chrome mixer tap with shower head attachment. Two large cubicles with etched glass walls providing shower room with Hans Grohe rain dance thermostatic shower. The second cubicle is fitted with a screened Villeroy & Boch wall hung WC. A sliding etched glass door with stainless steel fittings provides privacy for either compartment. Fully tiled walls and porcelain tiled floor. Electric heated towel rail, extractor fan and front and side facing double glazed windows.

Guest Suite  14' 5" x 9' 9" ( 4.39m x 2.97m )
With full height side facing double glazed windows and front facing etched double glazed window. Wall light points.

Ensuite 
Wet room with partially screened shower enclosure with Hans Grohe shower, round ceramic vanity bowl set on a ceramic tiled surface and wall hung Villeroy & Boch WC. Electric heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Laundry Room l-Shaped Room 8' 1" x 7' 4" + 5' 8" x 4' (2.46m x 2.24m + 1.73m x 1.22m )
With full height double glazed window to the front. There is space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and venting for a dryer. Stainless steel sink unit, base unit and work surfaces adjacent. Ceramic tiled floor. This room can be easily converted to provide a further bedroom.

Bedroom Suite Three 14' 5" x 13' 2" ( 4.39m x 4.01m )
Having oak effect floor to ceiling fitted furniture with partially glazed sliding door wardrobes and two banks of matching drawer storage with surface above. Full length double glazed windows to the rear with sliding patio door, opening onto an adjoining balcony with stunning views over the garden and woodland beyond.

En-Suite Shower Room/wc 
With Villeroy & Boch suite in white and Hans Grohe thermostatic shower with etched glass enclosure, feature tiled relief and illuminated feature glazed panel through to the main bedroom area . Round ceramic vanity bowl set on a ceramic tiled surface and wall hung Villeroy & Boch WC. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Suite Four  14' 5" x 13' 1" ( 4.39m x 3.99m )
Having oak effect floor to ceiling fitted furniture with partially glazed sliding door wardrobes and two banks of matching drawer storage with surface above. Full length double glazed windows to the rear with sliding patio door, opening onto an adjoining balcony again with stunning views over the garden and beyond. An etched glass sliding door opens to the internal elliptical shaped balcony, with views over the living area.

En-Suite Shower Room/wc 
With Villeroy & Boch suite in white and Hans Grohe thermostatic shower with etched glass enclosure, feature tiled relief, and illuminated feature glazed panel through to the main bedroom area. Round ceramic vanity bowl set on a ceramic tiled surface and wall hung Villeroy & Boch WC. Extractor fan.

Gymnasium/music Room  42' 9" x 14' 7" ( 13.03m x 4.45m )
The open tread oak staircase continues from the spacious L shaped landing to the second floor galleried gym/music room. An atrium styled room with double glazed roof lights to the north running along the length of the room, and stunning double glazed full length windows to the rear with sliding patio door and oak framed glass door, gives access to the adjoining granite paved upper terrace where there are breath taking views. There is access to spacious eaves storage. Water sprinkler fire control system and zoned Bose speaker outlets.

Bedroom 5/entertainment Suite  34' 7" x 18' 10" ( 10.54m x 5.74m )
Having full height double glazed windows and patio door opening onto the upper granite paved terrace. This room enjoys a dual aspect giving views to the east through the side facing window. Having a kitchenette fitted with stainless steel sink, oak fronted units and space for refrigerator. There is a cloakroom fitted with a Villeroy & Boch wall hung WC and round glass vanity bowl with chrome mixer tap. Water sprinkler fire control system and remote control zoned Bose speaker outlets. This room provides a further living space and would be ideal as a teenager's retreat or self contained flat. This could be used as private guest quarters having its own access via a spiral staircase leading from the upper paved terrace down to the rear ground floor sun terrace.

Second Floor Balcony/terrace 
Granite paved terrace with feature lighting and glass panel and stainless steel balcony rail. Providing outstanding 180-degree views with a southerly aspect taking in the Derbyshire Peak District, Abbey Brook, adjacent conservation area and Beauchief Abbey golf course. A steel spiral staircase descends from the terrace, links with the master bedroom suite balcony and then descends to the ground floor sun terrace and landscaped gardens.

Exterior 
Video phone entry system, with internal communication panels on the ground and first floors. Substantial timber gates are automated and screen the property from Abbey Lane, they are hung on substantial stone pillars and open onto a gently sloping resin bound golden gravelled driveway, flanked by raised rockeries and borders to an area which is level and where there is parking and turning space for several vehicles. Period stone store place 11'6"x10' with timber doors, power and light Recessed up lighters surround the courtyard area with lighting bollards along the driveway.

Grit Stoned Paved Forecourt 
A granite paved forecourt to the front of the property and entrance door. To both sides of the property are pathways leading to the rear garden.

Rear Garden 
Having a white porcelain (Non slip) deep and full width terrace adjoining the rear of the property, with access from the swimming pool, sitting room, dining room and from the upper levels via the spiral staircase. There is a sunken hot tub recessed within the terrace. Exterior lighting, power supply and CCTV cameras. Adjacent to the porcelain laid terrace is a stunning water feature including infinity pool with fountain and cascade, flanked with gravel beds containing eucalyptus trees and palm trees. A raised timber walkway leads to a large timber decked area which could accommodate a summer house. To the opposite side boundary, a pleasant walkway is screened and partially enclosed with pergola, flanked with raised Mediterranean gravel beds leading to a summer dining terrace with part screening wall and inset barbeque. A step from the terrace descends on to a substantial lawned garden which gently slopes downwards, studded with specimen trees. A central gravel path meanders towards Abbey Brook and the conservation area where a timber decked jetty over hangs the brook and offers a delightful ambience.

Vegetable Garden 
There is a terrace vegetable garden with five planting bays and shrub screen

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