Imagine having your business join a community that has both burgeoning downtown development but also a larger legacy as a summer recreation and boating destination. Does having your office or storefront within walking (or riding)* distance of over a handful of marinas, beautifully maintained City parks, a popular seasonal Farmers’ Market (June-Oct), as well as quite a number of the firms needed for essential business services, including banking, insurance, and title work sound appealing, if not a little old-fashioned? *on a paved, pedestrian/bicycle pathway Well, you can turn the quaint idea into a reality, by settling into this attractive 2-story stacked limestone office space. Over the course of a two-year construction period (starting in '02) the property was restored and subtly restyled into a 1500 square foot commercial workspace. Era-sensitive re-plastering of all the walls and ceilings, as well as the commission of over 15 historically-accurate hand-built wood frame windows, and the installation of contemporary electric and plumbing fixtures (and of course, HVAC systems) brought the building back to life. Entering through the front door, visitors are greeted by a light-filled front room that has works equally well as an inviting meeting space and as a cozy store showroom. A great room stretches most of the length of the building, with a bonus room off to one side, and a handicapped-accessible half bathroom off the back entryway. Dual entry/exit points at the rear of the building open either onto the sheltered side porch, or onto a handicapped-accessible ramp leading to the driveway. The second floor is nearly identical in layout to the first floor, with two slightly offset, spacious rooms, and a bonus side room. A mini-kitchen with space for a small eating area, and full bathroom, finish off the space. A partially sheltered outdoor staircase provides access to the side porch on the ground floor. In the yard behind the building are two large walk-in storage sheds. The design of the outbuildings also make them suitable workshops for craftsmen and/or artists, with one furnished with gas heat and electricity. The remaining yard area is used for several open-air, off-street parking spaces. Many of the furniture pieces in the building, either antique or simply new pieces that are well suited to the surroundings, are negotiable with the sale of the property. For those who want to run an at-home business without encroaching on the space and privacy of day-to-day family life, or simply hate long commutes, the adjacent stacked limestone building is also for sale. Purchased and rehabbed concurrently by the same owners of this property, it is a sibling – but not a twin – of this building, currently outfitted as a marvelous residence. Intrigued? You can find out more on the property listing for 313 East Market Street.
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