660 Rockingham Road

Description

Outstanding offering for multi-passionate entrepreneurs. This property has it all: location, living quarters, 3.17+/- acres of private grounds, commercial kitchen, retail space, expansive septic system, off-street parking for 20+ vehicles, historic charm and a 36 year track record of entrepreneurial success! Specialty food production, restaurant, special events venue, short term rentals, ecommerce, retail, B&B are just some of the possibilities of this antique homestead. Located right off Exit 6 of I-91 in Rockingham, gateway to ski country and the Vermont Country Store, the tavern serves up a steady influx of travelers and tourists. Built by Enos Lovell in 1794, this property was a home and tavern then as now as Leslies Tavern. It's ready for the next generation to take on the mantle. The main floor is a 50-seat restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating, two cozy bars, a commercial kitchen, dry storage and a workshop. Upstairs youll find 4 original bedrooms, office space and bright renovated private living quarters. This home features period details: 5 fireplaces, built-ins, butlers pantry, King's Pine flooring and unique transom window over the wide door entrance. Above a ground floor workshop with its own entrance to a patio (potentially a nifty studio apartment) is a bonus room with a wood stove. The 30 x 40 timber frame barn with heat and electricity has been used as a great retail space. The septic system, designed for 48 mobile units, offers even more possibilities.