7284-7286 Route 28

Description

High visibility, expansive mixed use compound, in the very well traveled approach between Phoenicia and Big Indian, Hunter Mountain & Belleayre . Distinctive historic structure, offer enormous square footage, flexibility of use and a thick tapestry of local folklore to enrich any marketing strategy. Inspired by the Octagonal Shaker Barns, popular in the region during the 1850s-1900s, Originally built as a music venue across from the creek, with a tavern downstairs and a dance hall upstairs, it still has many period details. Designed for superior acoustics, this truly unique space could become a perfect recording studio or sound stage, rehearsal space, dance or yoga studio, work shop, artist studio, boutique store.... or all of these things together. The building has been well maintained and has expanded, including a two bedroom guest house which has a heathy rent roll, a huge attached garage. Ground floor work space has 15 foot high ceiling and a roll up door, radiant heated concrete floors, display windows with views of the Esopus Creek, and an antique bar! New roof and many recent upgrades combine with the old log walls, hardwood floors, river stones and exposed beams, preserving its rustic elegance. You can still "Belly up to the live-edge rail at the Turn-of-the-Century bar. Borscht Belt folklore tells tale that infamous bootlegger (and silent partner) Dutch Schultz was visiting this "Speakeasy the night he buried his legendary "Hidden Treasure of Phoenicia. Only 30 minutes along the scenic Onterora Trail from Thruway, to be part of the emerging "Retro Chic Catskill Resorts, surrounded by protected wilderness, outdoor adventure, fine dinning and craft beer. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Catskills history, Dutchs hidden treasure may be long gone, but the original octagonal dance floor is still intact.