972-room student village launches
A new student village with space for more than 970 residents which includes a 17-storey tower has officially opened in Sheffield.
Student Roost has opened Hollis Croft on the corner of Broad Lane and Tenter Street in the city centre. Students from Sheffield’s International College, the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have all signed up to the new scheme.
Onsite facilities include cinema room, gym, games room, relaxing communal lounge, hosting kitchen, two karaoke rooms, study space and outdoor courtyards.
Spread across four buildings, Hollis Croft boasts 972 total rooms, made up of 6 one-bedroom apartments, 6 two-bedroom apartments, 611 en-suite rooms spread over 101 clusters and 349 studios. There are 10 accessible rooms.
Flagship Hollis Croft is the result of a three-year build. The project, which is the first new build accommodation for the company, comprises of a total of 38,600 m² of floor space. The property is the 49th from Student Roost.
Danielle Pearson, Area Manager for Sheffield, said: “We are delighted that Hollis Croft is almost fully booked for the next academic year and we can’t wait to welcome people to a new vibrant student village in the heart of Sheffield. As one of the UK’s busiest student cities, we are proud to be playing a big part in making history for thousands of students who will sleep, study, socialise and make life-long memories with us.”
Graham Davies Managing Director at Watkin Jones added: “The completion of this complex and challenging project at Hollis Croft is positive and exciting for many reasons. Not only has this inner-city site been regenerated to provide quality living accommodation, where the students will have everything they need to make the most of University life but it also demonstrates what hard work and a collaborative approach can achieve. It’s been a real pleasure working all those involved, and we look forward to building on this success in future years”
A large amount of cycle parking has been provided with an emphasis on reducing car usage.
