285 and 287 Draft Avenue in Stuarts Draft: a Home for Your Next Business Venture

Have you ever envisioned owning your own business in a quintessential, small town main street community?

Greeting passersby on their way to Miller’s Bake Shoppe to pick up homemade pies…Hearing the excitement from the local ball field on summer evenings…Enjoying a community parade pass by your storefront.

Stuarts Draft in bucolic August County, Virginia, is just the place to bring those idyllic visions to fruition. It is the kind of place where you know your neighbors, and a place where people watch out for each other, and come together in times of need.

Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the town offers lovely pastoral and mountain views, and ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. From hiking trails, local rivers, and a community park and pool, there are a multitude of ways to enjoy the local landscape. The town of Stuarts Draft is central to breweries, vineyards, and multiple historic sites, which draw a steady stream of visitors to the area.

At first glance, you may be surprised to learn that quaint Stuarts Draft has a thriving industry. Hershey Chocolate, McKee Foods, and Hollister are just a few of the major employers that have taken up residence in the town and are major contributors to the economy. The recent announcement that Amazon will be joining those ranks with a nearby Distribution Center will bring 500 additional jobs to the area.

With a growing economy, small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community, and affordable real estate, Stuarts Draft, Virginia, is a prudent locale for business investment.

Many of the small, local businesses on Draft Avenue are long-standing, established businesses. These properties do not come to market often.

Nest Realty is currently offering two adjacent commercial properties for sale. Originally a historic local grocer, the property located at 287 Draft Avenue offers a total of 3,400 square feet. The lower level storefront could host any number of business ventures, and the included upstairs 2 bedroom apartment offers the ability to live above your business or generate additional rental income. Next door, the renovated 285 Draft Ave offers 1,824 square feet of nicely finished open space and a breakroom with a full kitchen.

Bring your dreams, vision, and imagination to Stuarts Draft — and explore all that this community and these properties can offer!