Sheffield houses: Sheffield Hallam University to sell historic mansions worth millions
Eight historic mansions worth millions are set to be sold off in a property clear-out by a Sheffield university.
Sheffield Hallam has announced plans to sell properties on Collegiate Campus, off Ecclesall Road.
They include Edwardian and Victorian mansions on Collegiate Crescent: Oak Lodge, Mundella House, Montgomery House - which are all listed - The Mews and Parkholme.
Southborne and Whitehouse on Clarkehouse Road are also in the sale, as well as 1960s hall of residence Woodville Hall on Broomhall Road and adjacent former nursery.
A Sheffield Hallam University spokesperson said: “Although we are retaining most of the site, we are seeking to release two areas of land that are no longer required - the Woodville Hall site and the upper section of the main Collegiate Crescent Campus.
“Whilst our independent advice indicates the most viable future use for these locations is residential housing, the university has not yet made any formal decisions about next steps.
“Any proposal will be subject to community consultation as part of the usual planning process, and ultimately require the approval of Sheffield City Council.”
No timescale for the property sales has been given.
Sheffield Hallam is moving students from Collegiate Campus to its new £140m City Campus. It must also save £30m this year, on top of £40m last year.
The university says it is investing in the rest of the campus.
A spokesperson said: “Collegiate Campus will continue to be home for thousands of our students and staff. We are investing more than £4m to enhance facilities for health, social care, nursing and sport students there, given the campus will continue to be an important part of our estate for some years to come.”
They added: “The university is committed to ensuring that staff, students, neighbours and community organisations are fully engaged with the development of plans going forward.
“We will be engaging further with the local community and the council as we develop more detailed options over the coming weeks and months.”
The area was used for various schools and colleges before becoming part of Sheffield Polytechnic in 1969.
It was owned by Sheffield City Council until Hallam became one of the new universities in 1992, when it was given the freehold to the entire site.