A large former working men's club that was for many years a community hub in Chesterfield’s Birdholme suburb is set to go up for auction this month, with a guide price of £185,000.
Birdholme Working Men's Club on Rothervale Road closed in 2023 and is being offered for sale by BTG Eddisons Property Auctions in its online auction on 11 November.
The 11,000 sq ft property is situated on a site of almost an acre and includes a bar and kitchens, several function rooms and a main lounge with its own stage, as well as a snooker room and offices. There is also a three-bedroom apartment on the first floor.
Auctioneers say the property might suit a variety of alternative uses or could potentially be demolished to make way for residential development, subject to planning permission.
James Vandenbrook, director at BTG Eddisons Property Auctions, said: “Working men's clubs have played a big part in the social life of many communities, and Birdholme was no exception. These were places where people met friends, watched live entertainment, played snooker and celebrated special occasions.
“It's quite an unusual property, not least because of the amount of space inside and the fact that there's also a three-bedroom flat upstairs. Someone might see a way of bringing the building back into community use, while others may look at the site for something completely different. Either way, it's a substantial piece of property in an established residential area, and it'll be interesting to see what ideas potential buyers come up with.”
He added: “The building is two miles from the town centre and has good road frontage along Rothervale Road with grounds to the rear. Chesterfield itself has plenty of shops, restaurants and other amenities, as well as good rail connections to Sheffield, Derby and beyond.”
The former club will be included in an online auction held by BTG Eddisons Property Auctions, with bidding closing on 11 November.
For further information and bidding details, visit www.btgeddisonspropertyauctions.com.
BTG Eddisons Property Auctions is a national property auction business formed through the unification of the regional auction brands Pugh, SDL Property Auctions, Mark Jenkinson and Network Auctions. It offers a wide range of residential and commercial property across the UK.
Property listing: https://www.btgeddisonspropertyauctions.com/properties/202609171526sq_z6ry-101126/for-auction-chesterfield