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#CityFocus – Derby

This week’s City Focus is Derby, the UK’s most central city. Popular with tourists as a base to explore the Peak District and historic attractions, the city is also an attractive destination for busineses with Rolls-Royce and Toyota based in the city. Support for businesses is available from the D2N2 growth-hub and funding available through Derby Enterprise Growth Fund which makes the city an attractive destination for businesses wishing to relocate and expand. Take a look at four properties which could be your next investment.


This property could be the new office base for your business and benefits from a city centre location with excellent access to the A38 and A52. The period building is situated in the Friar Gate conservation area which is considered one of the city’s most prestigious locations for professional services. The building provides office accommodation over three floors with kitchen facilities within a gated courtyard development. The property currently offers eight parking spaces but subject to planning, there may be scope to create additional parking.

Price: POA



‘The Spot’ is a self-contained conference centre which has been popular as a training centre and venue for weddings, banquets and parties. Suitable for a variety of uses, the property is open plan with three large conference rooms, close to the city centre and within walking distance to Derby Midland railway station. The venue could be reopened as a conference and banqueting centre or renovated to provide leisure facilities for the local community.

Price: POA



This large industrial unit is situated in the Sir Francis Ley Industrial Estate which is just 1.5 miles south east of Derby’s city centre. Previously used as a community centre, the property is of steel portal frame construction and has a large open-plan ground floor, office and WC facilities. A 1,982 sq ft mezzanine platform is currently in place which can easily be removed in order to utilise the full height of the unit.

Price: POA



Located opposite INTU Derby, this substantial three storey retail premises comprises of a ground floor sales area, additional first floor showroom and ancillary second floor accommodation. The freehold property totals at 3,179 sq ft and is conveniently located in the heart of Derby’s shopping and entertainment district with easy access to parking and transport links.

Price: POA