The Mount, an 1830’s landmark on Glossop Road, Broomhill, is Grade II* listed and was designed by architect William Flockton.
At the time of its construction it was nicknamed "Flockton's Folly" because it was thought to be too far out of town to attract potential buyers.
Flockton was emulating the trend set by Bath’s Royal Crescent and London’s Regent's Park in constructing a building that looked like a country mansion but in fact contained several separate dwellings.
Today, it consists of two buildings. The grand bit at the front, The Flockton, was built as up to 18 stately apartments and occupied by prominent people over more than 100 years. It hasn’t been used for seven years after the NHS moved out.
The 'GA' block to the rear is a modern office last used in 2021. It also has an underground car park.
In 2022, Broomgrove Properties submitted plans to return it to residential use. Permission was granted in 2023.
That was subsequently updated with an application for 39 flats and eight townhouses which has now been approved by Sheffield City Council.
The project includes a contribution of £242,500 for affordable housing.
A council report states: ‘This is significantly below the 10 per cent threshold, however any greater contribution would render the scheme unviable’.
1. The Mount
The Mount at Broomhill which will be converted into apartments Photo: Dean Atkins
2. Portico
The main portico - porch - of the Flockton building has six Ionic columns. Photo: Dean Atkins
3. Entrance
This was an entrance to one of the original eight apartments. Photo: Dean Atkins
4. New door
A new entrance was built into the back of the Flockton building when it was converted into offices in 1958. Photo: Dean Atkins