245 W Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601 | MLS# 1662553

Description

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 classic + swanky grandeur mixed with a modern, luxurious and quirky twist. The layout offers versatile booking flexibility (up to 28 guests) which has helped it garner high-dollar bookings that continue to increase – additional income growth opportunities exist as well.

**HIGHLIGHTS**
:: Stabilized, Class A Asset
:: Historic District | Corner Lot | High Visibility
:: 8,898 Gross SQFT: 8,088 FIN + 810 UF
:: Central Elevator + Stairwell

1 Long-Term 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
:: $82,000 +/- confirmed future bookings

**CITY**
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).