Courtesy: Keller Williams Platinum Realty
Laura McLean
479-276-6698
Historic Chester Mercantile & Vintage Gas Station – This vintage gas station and mercantile sits in the scenic Boston Mountains, right off I-49 between Fort Smith and Fayetteville. Once the heart of the Chester community, it’s ready for restoration and new life. Features include: Two vintage fuel pumps (last inspected several years ago), Classic kerosene tank, Two RV & electric car hookups – power ready!! Strong Arkansas rock walls and a new front porch with “Chester Mercantile” signage. Natural spring running through the back of the property. The property sits acros from Clear Creek and next to the historic Beard and Lady Inn. With 3,024 sq ft of space on a ¼-acre lot, this property offers endless potential — boutique, café, gas or charging station, or even a live-work apartment. A pivotal part of Chester’s history, this charming spot awaits its next visionary owner. Perfect for a retirement project, small business, or creative entrepreneur.
Introducing...The Beard & Lady Inn–A Historic 1887 Bed & Breakfast with Modern Luxury offers a turn-key thriving business. Step back in time with The Beard & Lady Inn, an extraordinary 9,600 sq. ft. fully restored 19th-century bed-and-breakfast built in 1887 by U.S. Marshal Colonel Jacob Yoes. Set on 0.69 beautifully landscaped acres less than half a mile from I-540, this property masterfully blends historic charm with modern comfort — and comes with a six-figure revenue hospitality business already in operation. Inside, guests are welcomed by 11 uniquely themed rooms, including two luxury suites. One suite features a kitchenette & an expansive bath with both a clawfoot tub & shower, while the remaining bathrooms offer a total of 7 showers, 9 toilets, and an additional tub. The Mercantile & Apothecary Shop on-site provides guests with an unforgettable retail and entertainment experience — complete with a stage for live music and a large seating area. The bottom floor of the inn features a commercial kitchen, spacious dining hall, & wood-burning stove, making it perfect for group events, weddings, and retreats. Recent upgrades ensure modern efficiency & comfort, including a new roof, insulated walls, updated HVAC systems with mini-splits, modern electrical, hot water heaters, and dehumidifiers integrated into the flooring.Outdoors, guests will enjoy a large patio, lush gardens, a picturesque stream with a covered bridge, natural fencing, ample parking, and even RV hookups — all surrounded by the charm of the Ozarks. This thriving destination has become known for hosting weddings, festivals, reunions, murder mysteries, train excursions, and interactive plays, offering both a rich history and a profitable future. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or visionary innkeeper, The Beard & Lady Inn is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fully restored historic property & a flourishing hospitality business in one of the region’s most scenic locations. Directions:
Chester is located in Arkansas. Chester, Arkansas has a population of 83. Chester is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 33.33% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.4%.
The median household income in Chester, Arkansas is $24,167. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,057 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Chester is 52.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.5 inches per year, with 5.9 inches of snow per year.
