Boutique STR + Bourbon Bar // Near Buffalo Trace

Hospitality for Sale
Also listed as Multi-Family, Retail-Commercial
Catylist Listing ID: 30872576
Property Subtypes: Hotel, Other
Number of Units: 4 Units
Building Size (RSF): 8,898 SF
Gross Building Area: See Agent
Sale Price: $2,995,000
Unit Price: $748,750 Per Unit
In Opportunity Zone? Yes
Property Use Type: Investment, Business
Building Name: Mason & Hoge Building
Sale Terms: Cash to Seller
Last Updated: 9/5/2024

Overview / Comments

Welcome to the epicenter of Bourbon Country! Situated minutes from World-Renowned distilleries, this Boutique Short-term Rental + Bourbon Bar has quickly become a thriving and trustworthy destination for Distillery-Tour Groups, Bourbon Lovers and Thoroughbred Enthusiasts from across the USA.

Most recognizable as the "Mason & Hoge" Building, this memorable landmark of the Central Business Historic District easily justifies why its facade is featured on the front of the State Capital’s tourism guide: “Visit Frankfort”.

A remarkable 3-yr, multi-million dollar restoration project was completed in 2023 that exudes the perfect harmony of a modern, luxurious grandeur with a quirky twist. The layout offers versatile booking flexibility (up to 28 guests) which has helped it garner high-dollar bookings.

:: Stabilized, Class A Asset
:: CB Zoning | Corner Lot | High Visibility
:: 8,898 Gross SQFT: 8,088 FIN + 810 UF
:: Central Elevator + Stairwell

1 Commercial Tenant
:: Bourbon Bar leased til Aug ‘28
:: 4.8-star Google Rating

3 Short-Term Suites // 12 BRs, 17 Beds // 11.5 BAs
:: 6 Bed + 5 Bath (sleeps 16)
:: 5 Bed + 5 Bath (sleeps 10)
:: 1 Bed + 1.5 Baths (sleeps 2)
:: 3 Full Kitchens + 3 Laundry Hookups

:: $175,000 +/- furnishings for turn-key approach
:: $127,000 +/- confirmed future bookings (as of Sept 1st)

The city is undergoing a rebirth known as the “Downtown Frankfort Revitalization Project” - a master plan near the riverfront consisting of outdoor retail, restaurants and office to further capitalize on the exploding bourbon industry and tourism within the Louisville/Bardstown/Frankfort triangle.

––- PROXIMITY ––-
Situated along the Bourbon Trail, guests can easily walk/shuttle to flagship distilleries:

Distilleries < 10 mins:
:: Buffalo Trace (1.6 mi)
:: J. Mattingly 1845
:: Glenns Creek
:: Old Crow

< 20 mins:
:: Castle & Key
:: Whiskey Thief
:: Woodford Reserve

< 30 mins:
:: Wild Turkey
:: Four Roses
:: Bulleit
:: Jeptha Creed

Major Cities: Louisville, Lexington & Cincinnati
Keeneland (30m) + Churchill Down (50m)
Lexington Blue Grass Airport LEX (30m)
Louisville Inter’l Airport SDF (60m)
Cincinnati International Airport CVG (80m)

––- UPDATES ––-
Enjoy low future CapEx due to the extensive list of upgrades following redevelopment down to the original foundation/shell.

Interior:
:: New Electric (wiring/panels/service/fixtures)
:: New Plumbing (PVC/pex, fixtures, W/D, tankless WH)
:: New Steel Framing, Double-Drywall, Insulation, Doors
:: New Paint + Wallpaper
:: New Elevator + Block Shaft + Voice/Data system
:: New Gyp-Crete between levels (sound & fire retardant)
:: New Eng. Hardwood + Sound-Damping Underlay
:: New HVAC: Units, Spiral Duct, Thermostats
:: New In-Unit Speaker Systems
:: New Cabinets, Cambria Quartz Countertops
:: GE Cafe Series Appliances
:: New Tile + Glass Surrounds + Bath Vanities
:: Custom Millwork & Trim Carpentry

Exterior:
:: Restored Front Facade w/ Mahogany Doors
:: New Aluminum Clad Windows
:: New Roofing + Gutters (TPO roofing)
:: New Exterior Paint & Doors
:: Foundations Reinforced + Metal I-Beam Joists (1st Fl)
:: Commercial Space Buildout: Bar + Bar Equipment

Utilities:
:: Low utilities - energy efficient fixtures
:: Gas, Electric + Water/Sewer separately metered (4)
:: Tankless Gas Water Heaters (2nd & 3rd Fl)

––- HISTORY ––-
Built in 1888, the Mason & Hoge building has its ties to two prominent business and construction leaders at the time: C.R. Mason and S. French Hoge. Today, known as Mason & Hanger, it is the oldest American Architectural Engineering firm and has been renowned for its work on the Virginia Railroad, the Chicago River Reversal, the Kentucky River Lock & Dam, the New York Lincoln Tunnel, and the Nevada Nuclear Weapons Test Site (to name a few).

Financials

Finance Data Year 2024
Real Estate Taxes - Annual($) $17,000 (Annual)
Tax Value Personal Property $175,000
Potential Rental Income $381,000 (Annual)
Gross Operating Income $302,681 (Annual)
Net Operating Income $225,538 (Annual)
Actual or Proforma Year Actual

Additional Details

Nearest MSA: Frankfort
County: Franklin
Tax ID/APN: 061-24-14-011.00
Zoning: CB CENTRAL BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT
Retail Clientele: Business, Traveler, Tourist
Property Located Between: Main St. & St. Clair
Property Visibility: Excellent
Highway Access: I-64
Airports: Blue Grass Airport (LEX) & Louisville International Airport (SDF)
Site Description: Flat, City
Total Number of Buildings: 1
Number of Stories: 3
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built: 1888
Year Renovated: 2023
Roof Type: Flat
Construction/Siding: Block, Brick, Stone
Parking Type: Other
Parking Description: Nearby parking garage $5/day
Passenger Elevators: 1
Sprinklers: None
Laundry: In Each Unit
Heat Type: Natural Gas
Heat Source: Central, Heat Pump
Zoning Description: CB - Central Business District
Water Service: Municipal
Sewer Type: Municipal
Land Ownership: Fee Simple

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Demographic Statistics

Proximity: 1 mile 3 miles 5 miles
Total Population: 4,045 28,026 40,416
Median Age: 38.69 37.81 38.92
Households: 2,012 12,073 17,134

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