551-553 Franklin

A rare gem located in heart of Hartford's walkable South-End directly ON bus route with easy driving access to I-91, I-84 and CT-15 Berlin Turnpike! Building has 5 customer store-front parking spaces with 3-4 driveway parking spots AND more parking/storage in back of building's 3 car detached garage. First floor retail space has approximately 2,000 square feet with open/movable floor plan, a public restroom, a 10x12 prep-room, a 10x12 walk-in cooler and two very large display windows with rarely-used, metal pull-down security gates which can be locked nightly. Finished basement has another 2,000 square feet of additional work/prep space, an office, 2 staff restrooms and storage galore! Retail kitchen equipment, furniture, refrigerators, freezers, ovens and/or remaining inventory are negotiable with sale. Second floor is owner-occupied and combined as one large apartment but can be divided back into 2 apartments (or more) per original floor plan. Third floor has additional two apartments. Most apartments rented month-to-month as 'cold flats' where tenants pay their own utilities except water. Each apartment has laundry machine and/or dryer. Internet, phone and cable readily available. Walking distance to beautiful Goodwin and Columbus Parks with nearby schools and shops for tenants. Great business opportunity in a bustling neighborhood! Schedule your showing today!