Rise in popularity for southern Sheffield suburb

A park with a view, a great choice of schools, and shopping and services on the doorstep are some of the reasons people choose Meersbrook as a place in which to live.It’s also wonderful walking country.Families seek out properties there and usually opt to stay, once they become settled and involved with the active community life.There is regular public transport for the two-and-a-half mile trip into Sheffield city centre. It is also only a 20 minute drive to Chesterfield and there is easy access to the Peak District, and to main motorway links with the M1 close by.Historic buildings within the suburb include one of the oldest in Sheffield, Bishop’s House that was built in the 1500s, and the eighteenth century Meersbrook Hall, now run by The Friends of Meersbrook Hall and Heeley Development Trust.The Friends of Meersbrook Hall want to see the building remain in public ownership. They are keen for it to be sympathetically refurbished and brought back to life as a central hub of the community.Richard Smart, senior valuer with Blundells, said: “Meersbrook is an area where people generally want to stay on, but those who want to make an upwards move are struggling at present with the lack of stock available.“Young professional people are moving in to the area more and more, the last two to three years has seen Meersbrook become much more popular, with its parks, and proximity to the centre and universities etc making it a good choice for many people.“It does have a good community too with an active Friends of Meersbrook organisation. It’s a nice thing to see in this day and age.“As regards the market in general, we have seen high demand and limited supply before but it’s a strange anomaly this time....there are still good deals to be had. There’s a kink to the situation in that those who might be looking at moving on but don’t really need to do it immediately, are waiting to see how the economy develops. Brexit is having some influence.“The lifting of stamp duty is great to help first time buyers but will it encourage more people to sell is the question? Meersbrook is very much a desirable suburb of Sheffield and remains a safe, stable area in which to live.”James Ross, director, Eadon, Lockwood and Riddle, said that demand continues to outstrip supply in the south of Sheffield with prices remaining artificially high.He added: “If interest rates keep rising there will be a change to the pendulum with more people making the decision to sell and eventually there will be a reversal of the current situation, but that won’t be for a couple of years.“Sheffield postcodes like Meersbrook that are close to the hospitals and universities always do well. Dore has a rural feel with outstanding schools and there’s an overspill to Totley, which is another area that has seen prices improved.“A lack of stock can be seen as good news for the public in terms of estate agents being very eager to please their clients. Traditional agents, as opposed to online, have strong conversion rates, great local knowledge and excellent mailing lists to take advantage of.”Meersbrook Park plays host to many community activities and sporting interests. When it snows, it draws people from right across the city, with a steep slope that is ideal for sledging.On December 2 there is the Meersbrook Santa Dash when everyone dons festive dress to complete one fun lap of the park, with refreshments and prizes at the end. A garland-making session takes place on December 16 in the walled garden.

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