Courtesy: The Whitetail Connection LLC
618-231-1371
Rarely does a property come along that offers the combination of commercial opportunity, history, natural resources, and recreational potential found on this 80+/- acre tract just outside Cobden, Illinois. The centerpiece of the property is the approximately 10,000-square-foot restaurant and banquet facility, formerly home to "The Blue Boar," a well-known restaurant that operated for many years. The building offers an impressive setup for a restaurant, event venue, banquet hall, or a variety of other commercial uses. The restaurant area features a built-in bar, commercial kitchen, office space, and a hangout area. The adjoining banquet hall provides even more flexibility, with a second built-in bar, balcony overlooking the hall, and an additional room at the top of the stairs that could serve as a meeting room, private dining area, office, or whatever best fits your vision. One of the most unique features of the property is the natural spring located on the property, known as the Jonesboro Water Source.The spring runs continuously and maintains a remarkably consistent temperature throughout the year, adding a truly special natural feature and potential opportunity to an already unique property. Outside of the buildings, the property consists of approximately 80 acres of mostly wooded ground, providing privacy, recreational opportunities, and an abundance of natural beauty. There are two ponds on the property, along with an old cabin and homestead tucked back in the woods. Power has been ran back to the cabin area, offering additional potential for someone looking to restore or utilize this historic portion of the property. Whether you're looking to bring a former restaurant and event venue back to life, create a private retreat, develop an event destination, or simply own a large and unique tract of Southern Illinois timber, this property offers opportunities that are extremely difficult to find in one package. Located just outside Cobden, Illinois, this is a property with a story, unique natural features, substantial improvements, and tremendous potential for its next owner.
More than a commercial building, this is a destination. Situated on approximately ½ acre, this 5,300+-square-foot property is home to three unique business spaces, each creating an experience that draws visitors from across Southern Illinois. The centerpiece is a beautifully curated artisan marketplace featuring antiques, handcrafted goods, artwork, home décor, and collectibles from local vendors. Warm and inviting, it's a place where guests love to browse and discover one-of-a-kind treasures. The property is sold AS IS. Also within the building is a private art studio, offering an ideal space for artists, makers, or creative entrepreneurs. Outside, a charming Mediterranean-inspired restaurant features a dedicated kitchen and an inviting open-air patio that creates a memorable dining experience. Adding even more character is a hand-painted mural at the rear of the building celebrating the community and giving it a distinctive identity. Current tenants operate on month-to-month leases, giving a new owner flexibility to continue the existing businesses or bring a new vision to life. Whether you're an investor seeking multiple income streams or an entrepreneur looking to create a true destination business, this one-of-a-kind property offers an opportunity that's difficult to duplicate. Invest. Create. Inspire. This is where community, creativity, and commerce come together.
Come check out this opportunity to be the next entrepreneur to join the growing and thriving Union County community. This property is located on Route 51 and sustains a high traffic count as folks make their way to the orchards, Shawnee National Forest, the wine trail or any of the shops in downtown Cobden. Call today for any details that you may need on this business opportunity and the owner is offering a 15,000 credit up front to get you started!
Courtesy: RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals
815-725-4545
Unlimited possibilities for this Southern Illinois property! Approximately 6000sf of entertaining space thoughtfully designed for restaurant, retail catering space or retreat destination. A popular concept is to provide a full commercial kitchen space to caterers, special food preparers or home based business entrepreneurs for a contracted use arrangement. This property has a full working commercial kitchen. 2 beautiful stone fireplaces to create cozy inviting ambiance in a large space. 2 large decks overlooking gorgeous Southern Illinois landscape.
Andrea D. Conner, License 471020674, Xome Inc., License 478026347, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 Highway 121 Bypass, Ste 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Cobden is located in Illinois. Cobden, Illinois has a population of 1,132. Cobden is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 34.34% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.84%.
The median household income in Cobden, Illinois is $34,704. The median household income for the surrounding county is $53,363 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Cobden is 39.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.8 inches per year, with 10.9 inches of snow per year.
