Ben Bolinger
Bolinger Real Estate & Auction
*********MOTIVATED SELLER!*************** Completely TURN-KEY restaurant, open, operating, fully equipped, fully furnished from top to bottom, & ready to go! You can walk-in & go straight to work owning your very own established (& thriving) restaurant. :) Whether you are wanting a home cooking diner, or wanting a place where folks can unwind after a long day & set on the patio sipping their favorite wine/margarita, or a place where sportsfans can come watch the ballgame, order delicious appetizers, & enjoy a sportsbar & grill atmosphere----you have all of the options here! This open & operating restaurant known as, 'The Burgin Depot,' (due to its history of once being the town's beloved train depot) is a crown jewel of the Mercer County community and is not far from Harrington Lake---- so lake season business is great too! Purchase includes, the real estate (this restaurant building purchase comes with 1,612+- sqft & you have the opportunity to purchase or lease additional space of up to 1,232+- more sqft if desired! ) EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS INCLUDED FROM THE kitchen hood, gas flat grill, gas fryers, two hot bars, stoves, multiple coolers, prep tables, meat slicer, etc. which are all huge expenses----down to even the dishes, silverware, pots, pans, cups, & SO much more equipment! Even all of the furnishings are included with you purchase (booth seating, tables, chairs, patio seating, etc.)---along w/ ADT security system, storage racks/cabinetry----this restaurant truly is TURN-KEY & ready for you! Current owners are retiring after years of hard work to hopefully travel more. The restaurant has been open & operating at this location approximately 25 years(some locals say even longer!)--proving that it is well established successful location! The large front patio & the small back patio both add to the charm of The Depot. Restaurant currently operates Monday through Thursday 5am-2pm, Friday 5am-8pm, Saturday 7am-2pm, & closed Sundays---so there is a lot of opportunity of expanding the open hours if desired. The option to serve wine, beer, & liquor is now all available here due to the community recently going "wet" (Buyer to verify all licensing options & listing agent can provide liquor docs from city hall.) When else can you purchase a building on a very much desired corner lot, tons of equipment, & an open and operating business at this price point?!!! PLUS a lot of the long time staff members have expressed interest in staying as employees if the new owner desires! Do not let this opportunity get away...call today! Please note: Property/equipment sold 'as is.' A brand new HVAC unit was installed approximately 1.5 years ago. Buyer to verify liquor license options & square footage. Some very minor decor photos that are sentimental to the seller are not included with the purchase. ****LOCATED IN MERCER COUNTY KENTUCKY WHICH HAS A POPULATION OF ALMOST 24,000 ACCORDING TO THE CENSUS BUREAU PLUS LOCATED NOT TOO FAR FROM KENTUCKY'S MAIN HUBS OF LEXINGTON AND LOUISVILLE****
Directions: Google Maps; 101 West Main Street, Burgin, Kentucky (Please schedule an appointment with listing Broker before coming to view the property.)
Ben Bolinger
Bolinger Real Estate & Auction
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Listed By: Jenna Smith Sims of Smithco Real Estate Firm - (502) 680-5265