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Royd Green, Royd Lane, Millhouse Green, Sheffield, S36

Land size
1.3 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • DETACHED HOUSE
  • APPROXIMATE 1.3 ACRE PLOT
  • 5 BEDROOM FLEXIBLE LAYOUT
  • FULL RENOVATION PROJECT WITH HUGE POTENTIAL
  • WEALTH OF ORIGINAL FEATURES THROUGHOUT
  • OUTBUILDING WITH POTENTIAL FOR ANNEX OR AIRBNB ACCOMMODATION
  • SOUTH-WEST FACING ASPECT
  • STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS
  • IDEAL FOR CASH BUYERS OR DEVELOPERS
  • RARE COUNTRYSIDE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITY

Description

A RARE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITY! ... THIS UNIQUE CHARACTER PROPERTY OFFERS AN EXCITING FULL RENOVATION PROJECT FOR THOSE SEEKING TO CREATE A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRYSIDE HOME. OCCUPYING AN ENVIABLE SOUTH-WEST FACING PLOT EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 1.3 ACRES. THE PROPERTY ENJOYS ORIGINAL CHARACTER FEATURES WITH BREATHTAKING FAR-REACHING VIEWS AND A STONE OUTBUILDING WITH PREVIOUS PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONVERT TO A HOLIDAY COTTAGE. REQUIRING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMME OF RENOVATION, THIS IS A PROJECT NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED BUT ONE WITH IMMENSE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL FOR CASH BUYERS, DEVELOPERS OR AMBITIOUS FAMILIES.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

A double glazed entrance door opens into the entrance porch, providing access directly into the kitchen.

Kitchen

The kitchen currently offers wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces incorporating a sink unit, electric cooking points and space for freestanding appliances. In need of full renovation, the room retains exposed beams and provides access to the snug, utility room, WC and a useful larder-style storage cupboard.

WC

Fitted with a low flush WC and wash hand basin.

Utility Room

Providing plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.

Snug

A versatile reception room full of character and potential, featuring exposed stonework and staircase detailing. The room enjoys a front-facing window, focal point fireplace with back boiler and open archway access into the lounge.

Lounge

Situated to the front elevation, this further reception space benefits from a front-facing double glazed window and entrance door, open fire, two radiators and a stone staircase rising to the first floor, creating a cosy and traditional living environment.

First Floor

Main Landing

A large landing area stretches across the rear of the property, enjoying two windows with pleasant hillside views. The landing provides access to four bedrooms, the house bathroom and a staircase descending into the secondary lounge area.

Bedroom One

A front-facing room featuring double glazed window, radiator, exposed beam ceiling and stunning panoramic views.

Bedroom Two

Another front-facing room with double glazed window, radiator and exposed beam ceiling.

Bedroom Three

A front-facing room with double glazed window, radiator and housing the airing cupboard and immersion heater.

Bedroom Four

A generous front-facing room with three double glazed windows, radiator and access to the loft space.

House Bathroom

A fantastic-sized family bathroom with front-facing window enjoying panoramic views, currently fitted with a three-piece bathroom suite.

Secondary Landing & Annex Potential

Bedroom Five

Accessed via a separate landing area, this substantial front-facing room enjoys four double glazed windows, radiator and spectacular panoramic views. A staircase descends from this room into a separate lounge area within the end cottage section of the property, offering excellent potential for self-contained annex accommodation or Airbnb use.

Separate Lounge / Annex Area

A charming additional reception space featuring stone flagged staircase, open fire, small kitchenette area and front-facing window. This area could easily serve as independent accommodation, subject to the purchaser’s requirements.

Externally

Set within approximately 1.3 acre of grounds, the property enjoys a commanding plot with stunning south-west facing panoramic countryside views. The grounds includes a stone outbuildings with previous planning to convert to a holiday cottage and extensive outdoor space, offering exceptional potential for landscaping, equestrian use, further development or ancillary accommodation (subject to obtaining the necessary consents).

The elevated position, mature surroundings and uninterrupted rural outlook combine to create a truly special setting rarely offered to the market.

If you would like to arrange to view, or have your property appraised please give us a call on our office number

PLEASE NOTE: THESE BROCHURE DETAILS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SELLER.

TENURE: FREEHOLD

COUNCIL TAX BANDING;
We understand the council tax band to be E. (SOURCE: GOV.CO.UK)

SERVICES
Mains water. Mains gas. Mains electric. Private drainage. Broadband.

POSTCODE DIRECTIONS
S36 9NY

DISCLAIMER
1. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1967 & 1991: We endeavour to make the details and measurements as accurate as possible. However, please take them as indicative only, made as a result of a visual inspection of the property and from information supplied by the vendor.
2. MEASUREMENTS are taken with an electronic device. If you are ordering carpets or furniture, we would advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction by taking your own measurements upon viewing.
3. No services, apparatus, equipment, fixtures or fittings have been tested by Mallinson and Co so we cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Tradesperson, Surveyor or Solicitor.
4. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. Mallinson & Co has not had sight of the title documents and has not checked the tenure or the boundaries with the Land registry. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Solicitor. Mallinson and Co accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
5. MONEY LAUNDERING: We may ask for further details regarding proof of your identification and proof of funds after receiving your offer on a property. Please provide these in order to reduce any delay.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 655 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£500,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £156,733 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating, Double Glazing
Broadband
Cable Internet
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
Yes
Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 27% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Millhouse Primary School389 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Community school
  • Thurlstone Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Community school
  • Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    493
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School2.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 10
    Pupils
    52
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Springvale Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    227
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Penistone Grammar School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,946
    Type
    Community school
  • Shelley College, A Share Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,274
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stocksbridge High School4.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    784
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Scissett Middle School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    10 to 13
    Pupils
    592
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holmfirth High School5.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,328
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Penistone Superstore, Penistone1.5 miles
Co-op Penistone, Penistone1.6 miles
Spar - Penistone, Penistone1.6 miles

GP surgery

Penistone Group Pms Practice1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Penistone Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Holmevalley Memorial Hospital5.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field195 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Penistone Rail Station2 miles

Nearest bus stop

West End Avenue/Manchester Road349 metres

Typical drive times

Barnsley18 min · 8.9 miles
Holmfirth11 min · 7.2 miles
Penistone6 min · 2 miles
Stocksbridge12 min · 7.4 miles
Wakefield (city)30 min · 18 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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