Room Information Leaflet
Room Information Leaflet
Room Information Leaflet
Opal Two
Opal Two is a new development located at St. Georges Close and provides excellent, spacious, en-
suite accommodation for c.1000 students. A large proportion of the rooms are let to students from
the University of Sheffield and the remaining beds are allocated to other students in the city. The flats
are separated into clusters, the majority of which are for groups of 5 and 6 and these are occupied by
new graduates/undergraduates and returning students.
LOCATION: University Area Map, Ref: D2/E2 St. George’s Close S3 7HD
Opal Two is situated at the heart of the campus, within 5 minutes walk of Firth Court, the Students’
Union, Management School and the Engineering Department. A 15 minutes walk or a short tram ride
will take you into the City Centre. The nearest supermarkets are situated on Edward Street (map ref:
E2), Infirmary Road (Map Ref. D1) and West Street (Map Ref.E3).
FACILITIES
Each flat has electric heating installed and students living in cluster flats share a kitchen/dining/sitting
room.
Study Bedrooms
No. of Rooms Type of Room – Approximate size Other
All en-suite
712 Standard 12 sq. metres, excluding Single Bed
en-suite bathroom
107 Deluxe 15 sq. metres, excluding Double Bed
en-suite bathroom
The following furniture is provided in all types of study bedrooms; fitted carpets, bed (with storage
space), wardrobe, chest of drawers, wall shelf, desk and desk chair.
Communal Rooms
The kitchens are well equipped, each with an electric cooker (hob only in studios), a microwave
(combi-microwave in studios), a fridge freezer (fridge and a separate freezer in the studio), iron,
ironing board, vacuum cleaner, kettle and toaster. Also available is a mop, bucket, dust pan and
brush.
The sitting/dining areas are furnished with a dining table, chairs, comfortable seating, and a TV is
provided.
A Common Room is available on-site and provides a focal point for residents to socialise. A pool table,
table tennis table and large screen TV with some satellite channels are provided in the Common
Room. Residents can obtain drinks and snacks from the vending machines on site.
Customer Reception
A 24 hour Customer Reception is located on the Ground Floor,
Launderette
The laundry on site is equipped with coin-operated washing and drying machines.
Data points are provided in each study bedroom administered by Ask4. Students will be given the
opportunity to choose from 2 packages as follows
Residents can also purchase the 4Extra package which includes 4TV, 4Play (for games) and
4Storage for an additional £30.
Parking
There are parking spaces for disabled badge holders use only. These spaces are administered by
the Customer Reception.
Cycle racks are provided on site – these are located in the courtyard and students using these will
be required to provide their own chains.
Residents will benefit from 24 hour on-site security and CCTV equipment is installed on site. All flat
entrance doors and study bedroom doors are fitted with electronic card access systems and
ground floor study bedrooms are fitted with window locks. Each study bedroom door has a door
viewer fitted and each flat is fitted with a door entry system.
Residents will benefit from 24 hour on-site security and CCTV equipment is installed on site. All flat
entrance doors and study bedroom doors are fitted with electronic card access systems and
ground floor study bedrooms are fitted with window locks. Each study bedroom door has a door
viewer fitted and each flat is fitted with a door entry system.
Leisure Facilities
There are excellent leisure facilities on site, including a 19m indoor heated swimming pool, a dance
studio offering a variety of lessons, a fully equipped gym, a sauna, a steam room and a jacuzzi.
Residents of Opal Two are eligible to use the Leisure Facility. Charges for 2007/8 session were
£28.00 per month – this charge may change for 2008/9 but remain competitive.
NB Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this leaflet but the University cannot
accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. Accommodation is continually reviewed and there may well be changes
between the date of publication and the time you commence in residence. OPAL TWO/L3