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Plan of the Field head Estate for sale by auction, 1862
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Plan of the Field head Estate for sale by auction, 1862
Lot 1 desirable family residence, known as Field Head, situate at Highfield a with the lodge, stables, carriage house, pleasure grounds, gardens and paddocks a now occupied by G. N. Vickers, esquire. The house was greatly improved and enlarged several years ago by the Owner, Richard Solly, esquire, for his own residence. It contains a handsome Entrance Hall and Staircase, Dining Room, Library, housekeepers room, two large Kitchens, Butlers Pantry, Lavatory and Store Room on the Ground floor, a large Drawing Room over the Library, six Bedrooms and Bath Room on the First Story, and two Attics above. The kitchen gardens are well stocked with wall and other truit trees in fine bearing condition, and the pleasure grounds are laid out with rare taste, and planted with choice and fine grown shrubs and trees, the whole presenting an opportunity to any Gentleman requiring a comfortable and genteel residence at a moderate distance from the town seldom offered.Lot 2 plot of freehold building ground, adjoining Lot 1, having frontages to the Sheffield and Chesterfield Turnpike Road and a new road running therefrom to the Abbeydale Road.Lot 3 another plot of freehold building ground, adjoining Lots 1 and 2, having frontages to the Abbeydale Read and to the new road running therefrom to the Sheffield and Chesterfield Turnpike Road.Lots 2 and 3 are ornamented with thriving Shrubberies and Plantations, have a south aspect and are well adapted for the erection of villas.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: Sale Plans 20 May 1862
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This print showcases the "Plan of the Field Head Estate for sale by auction, 1862". The focal point of this image is Lot 1, a desirable family residence known as Field Head. Nestled in Highfield, this elegant property boasts an array of features that are sure to impress any potential buyer. Currently occupied by G. N. Vickers, esquire, this residence was originally improved and enlarged by its owner Richard Solly, esquire. The house offers a grand Entrance Hall and Staircase, a spacious Dining Room, Library, housekeepers room, two large Kitchens, Butlers Pantry, Lavatory and Store Room on the Ground floor. Upstairs you will find a large Drawing Room over the Library along with six Bedrooms and Bathrooms on the First Story. Additionally there are two Attics above. The grounds surrounding Field Head are truly enchanting; from well-stocked kitchen gardens filled with flourishing fruit trees to meticulously laid out pleasure grounds adorned with rare shrubs and trees - every detail has been carefully considered. In addition to Lot 1's allure lies Lots 2 and 3 which offer freehold building ground adjacent to Lot 1. These plots have frontages to both Sheffield and Chesterfield Turnpike Road as well as Abbeydale Road respectively. With thriving Shrubberies and Plantations adorning these lots along with their south-facing aspect - they present an ideal opportunity for villa construction. This remarkable print provides a glimpse into history while showcasing an extraordinary estate that promises comfort and elegance within close proximity to town amenities – making it an exceptional investment opportunity for discerning gentlemen seeking refined living at a moderate distance from Sheffield City Center.
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