Restaurant | Single tenant | 3,732 SqFt
Building description
For Lease Turnkey Restaurant Space
253 E. Stuart Ave., Downtown Lake Wales, FL
3,732 SF | Two Dining Rooms | Full Commercial Kitchen
Property Overview
Prime downtown restaurant space in the heart of the revitalized Lake Wales business district. Formerly an upscale restaurant, this beautifully designed property offers approximately 3,732 square feet with two spacious dining areas, a full size commercial kitchen, and excellent visibility along E. Stuart Avenue. Ideal for a fine dining, casual upscale, or event driven concept.
Highlights
3,732 SF of interior space
Two separate dining rooms plus bar area
Fully equipped commercial kitchen layout with hood and prep areas
2 Bathrooms
Small office space
Elegant existing build out suitable for immediate occupancy
Downtown Lake Wales location within walking distance to shops, cafs, and parks
Excellent frontage and signage visibility
Ample nearby public parking
Downtown Lake Wales Revitalization
The property is located within the Lake Wales Connected redevelopment zonean ambitious city initiative transforming the downtown corridor with new streetscapes, wider sidewalks, improved lighting, and lush landscaping. Recent upgrades to Park Avenue and Market Plaza have created a vibrant, walkable destination that attracts locals and visitors alike.
Adding to the momentum, new residential developments are underway nearby, bringing fresh housing and a growing customer baseperfect for restaurant or hospitality operators looking to capitalize on the districts resurgence.
Ideal For
Restaurant or bistro concept
Brewpub or wine bar
Location Advantages
Central downtown location with strong local and tourist traffic
Minutes from major thoroughfares (US 27 & SR 60)
Surrounded by historic architecture, boutique retail, and civic investments
Building highlights
Built in 191920 and commissioned for $70,000 by pioneer developer Bernice K. Bullard, the Bullard Building established itself at the heart of Lake Wales early commercial boom. Once called the architectural gem of Lake Wales, the two story masonry vernacular block at 239 257 E. Stuart Avenue housed a full suite of downtown servicesfrom a drug store and barber shop to the U.S. Post Office and municipal offices above. Today, the building retains its original storefront rhythm, substantial street frontage and historic prestige, providing your new enterprise with both modern amenity and downtown identity.
Restaurant | Single tenant | 3,732 SqFt
Building description
For Lease Turnkey Restaurant Space
253 E. Stuart Ave., Downtown Lake Wales, FL
3,732 SF | Two Dining Rooms | Full Commercial Kitchen
Property Overview
Prime downtown restaurant space in the heart of the revitalized Lake Wales business district. Formerly an upscale restaurant, this beautifully designed property offers approximately 3,732 square feet with two spacious dining areas, a full size commercial kitchen, and excellent visibility along E. Stuart Avenue. Ideal for a fine dining, casual upscale, or event driven concept.
Highlights
3,732 SF of interior space
Two separate dining rooms plus bar area
Fully equipped commercial kitchen layout with hood and prep areas
2 Bathrooms
Small office space
Elegant existing build out suitable for immediate occupancy
Downtown Lake Wales location within walking distance to shops, cafs, and parks
Excellent frontage and signage visibility
Ample nearby public parking
Downtown Lake Wales Revitalization
The property is located within the Lake Wales Connected redevelopment zonean ambitious city initiative transforming the downtown corridor with new streetscapes, wider sidewalks, improved lighting, and lush landscaping. Recent upgrades to Park Avenue and Market Plaza have created a vibrant, walkable destination that attracts locals and visitors alike.
Adding to the momentum, new residential developments are underway nearby, bringing fresh housing and a growing customer baseperfect for restaurant or hospitality operators looking to capitalize on the districts resurgence.
Ideal For
Restaurant or bistro concept
Brewpub or wine bar
Location Advantages
Central downtown location with strong local and tourist traffic
Minutes from major thoroughfares (US 27 & SR 60)
Surrounded by historic architecture, boutique retail, and civic investments
Building highlights
Built in 191920 and commissioned for $70,000 by pioneer developer Bernice K. Bullard, the Bullard Building established itself at the heart of Lake Wales early commercial boom. Once called the architectural gem of Lake Wales, the two story masonry vernacular block at 239 257 E. Stuart Avenue housed a full suite of downtown servicesfrom a drug store and barber shop to the U.S. Post Office and municipal offices above. Today, the building retains its original storefront rhythm, substantial street frontage and historic prestige, providing your new enterprise with both modern amenity and downtown identity.
Features
Building and Construction
Covered Spaces: 0.00
Living Area: 3732.00
Garage and Parking
Garage Spaces: 0.00
Open Parking Spaces: 0.00
Utilities
Carport Spaces: 0.00
Cooling: Central Air
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Finance and Tax Information
Home Owners Association Fee: 0.00
Insurance Expense: 0.00
Net Operating Income: 0.00
Other Expense: 0.00
Tax Year: 2025
Other Features
Country: US
Legal Description: THE BULLARD BUILDING CONDOMINIUM OR 2592 PGS 1028 THRU 1064 & AMENDED IN OR 7765 PGS 1561-1566 UNIT 3 AND AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS PER CONDO DECLARATION
The Bullard Building, built in 1920, was hailed as an architectural gem, and housed businesses like a drug store, barber shop, and post office on the first floor, with municipal offices and a bowling
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