SOLD!! 0.17 Acres Historic Commercial Building in Gates County!

Great Location! Situated in historic Gatesville, right next door to the Gates County Courthouse, and across the street from the Post Office, this could be the ideal location for a restaurant, retail store or business.

Driving through downtown Gatesville gives one the feeling of stepping back in time. The American flag flies proudly along Main Street over the white picket fences bordering the beautiful historic homes. Gatesville’s a place where people still wave as you drive by and an encounter at the local store is a chance to catch up with old friends.

Extensively renovated in 1998, it was most recently a coffee shop and salon. With close proximity to the Gates County Courthouse, Post Office, Town Hall, Sheriff’s Office, Gates County Government Offices, local banks, as well as being located adjacent to the intersections of state highways 137 and 32, it’s the ideal spot for a commercial venture.

Renovations in 1998 include a new metal roof, vinyl siding, new plumbing and electrical wiring, a modernized interior including new vinyl flooring, new drywall, Juniper paneling in main room/shop, 6 panel wood doors, recessed lighting, two bathrooms, kitchen and eight parking spaces.

Separate entrances allow for this property to be used for multiple businesses. There are 5 separate offices/rooms that can be used as office space, exam rooms, salon rooms, etc… Adjacent to the large main room inside the front entrance is a kitchen with counters, sink, cabinets and connections for appliances.

Location is key and that is evidenced by the fact that this building has stood in this same place since the late 1800’s. The history of this landmark is remarkable. Having been first established as a mercantile store it has been home to hardware and general stores, law & tax offices, among others. Walking through the building you see evidence of its original architecture. Glancing at the transom windows located high on the walls you’ll notice the telltale signs of antique glass. Strolling through the shed-roof annex you’ll see the names of some of the early occupants written onto the raw timber. A dusty old hand-written ledger shows the painstaking detail used to record early transactions. Much of the merchandise stocked in the store was delivered by merchant ships that traveled up nearby Bennett’s Creek.