Property Description
Barrowhill – Rail Freight Site at Staveley Up Sidings, Chesterfield, DerbyshireBarrowhill Rail Freight Site comprises a former rail siding facility extending to approximately 304,920 sq ft (28,327.98 sq m), located at Staveley Up Sidings, Barrowhill, S43 2PR. The site is offered by Network Rail Property and is suitable for rail-related storage or stabling uses, subject to refurbishment and reconnection works.
The property is available immediately and presents an opportunity for occupiers seeking a strategically positioned rail freight site within the East Midlands rail network.
Location – City and Region
The property is situated in Barrowhill, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of England. The site lies to the west of Barrowhill North Junction, on the south side of the Chesterfield–Rotherham railway line, providing proximity to established rail infrastructure within a recognised rail corridor.
Site Area
304,920 sq ft (28,327.98 sq m)
Tenure and Rent
Rent: Price on application
Deposit: £7,500
Available From: Immediately
The property is offered on Network Rail Property’s Standard Tenancy Agreement, which allows for:
Monthly rental payments by direct debit
Annual rent increases of 3%, with a rent review in Year 5
Tenant break option with six months’ notice
Planning and Use
The site comprises former sidings and is suitable for train stabling and rail-related uses. The sidings are no longer rail connected and would require refurbishment and reconnection works. There is currently no independent access to the site.
Rail Infrastructure
The property includes six former sidings, each approximately 350 metres in length. At present, there is no live access to the rail network, and any reinstatement would be the responsibility of the occupier, subject to Network Rail approvals.
Costs and Outgoings
Tenant to contribute £500 plus VAT towards documentation and administration costs
Tenant responsible for their own professional fees and Network Rail’s reasonable legal costs
Business Rates: Payable by the tenant (interested parties should make their own enquiries with Chesterfield City Council)
Insurance: Tenant responsible
Local Authority
Chesterfield City Council
Additional Information
The site offers potential for reinstatement as a rail-served facility, subject to technical, legal, and planning considerations, and is suitable for occupiers with specialist rail operational requirements.
For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact Fraser Bond.
