This recently renovated commercial property overlooks Rt. 29 in Amherst, Virginia and offers an excellent opportunity for a wide range of professional and institutional uses. Interior improvements include large open workspaces and conference or meeting rooms, kitchenette, and dining area. The building also provides a handicap accessible main entrance leading to a spacious foyer. Both front and rear entrances allow for efficient access. The building is prominently positioned along the Rt. 29 corridor and benefits from excellent exposure to passing traffic. Combination of modernized building systems, functional layout, and professional presentation makes it ideally suited for office, educational, medical, or community-oriented uses.
Located in the town of Amherst is the historic Farmers Exchange, also known as the Planters Warehouse in the 1800's. It is 18 separate lots situated on 8 acres of industrial/commercial space waiting for the rest of its story to unfold! Included in this parcel is a small (40x40) home, many metal outbuildings, and a large warehouse. This historic warehouse has 16 inch thick brick walls! The Commonwealth of Virginia housed Tobacco here and transported it through the railroad adjacent to the property. This property was later owned by a civil construction company. The Historic Tobacco Auction house is nearly 16,000 square feet of open space, situated on two floors. The outbuildings would make great storage space, or ideal for an event venue! Rutledge Creek runs through the lower level of the property. Currently 3 phase power: It would be suitable for solar, due to orientation. The location could be a dream for permaculture and would love to return back to its roots!
This 3 Bay Garage has great road frontage right off of 29-BUS. The main 27x27 garage area has 2 bays with an additional bay on the side of the building as well. There is a great office and waiting area for clients. A separate entrance to a studio style apartment area that includes a bathroom and kitchenette or this space can be used for additional storage. Reach out today for more information!

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Amherst is located in Virginia. Amherst, Virginia has a population of 2,504. Amherst is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.04% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.11%.
The median household income in Amherst, Virginia is $46,316. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,876 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Amherst is 51 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44 inches per year, with 14 inches of snow per year.