Riverdale House

Riverdale House is a Victorian mansion in Ranmoor featuring rock faced stone walls with finely dressed stone details and pointed arch windows in Gothic style. The building displays gabled slate roofs and intricate decorative elements characteristic of its era.

The mansion was built around 1860 as the residence of Charles Henry Firth from Sheffield's renowned steel manufacturing family, who lived there until his death in 1892. Over time the building adapted to new uses, reflecting changes in local industry and urban development.

The house later became home to John George Graves, a businessman who founded one of Britain's earliest mail order catalog companies. His impact on local commerce shaped Sheffield's economic landscape for decades.

The Grade II listed building now operates as office spaces for multiple small businesses, keeping it active and in daily use. Access may be limited as it functions as a working commercial space rather than a public venue.

The entrance lodge at the corner of Graham Road and Riverdale Road retains its original Gothic design and has its own separate Grade II listing. This smaller structure often goes unnoticed by visitors despite echoing the architectural language of the main building.

Location: Sheffield

GPS coordinates: 53.36955,-1.52041

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40