865 John Marshall Highway offers a prime opportunity to own a highly visible 4,684-square-foot retail property situated on a 0.69-acre site close to Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive. Recently remodeled and updated in 2021, this property is currently home to a thriving restaurant with over 18 years of success. The layout is designed to accommodate diverse needs, featuring a 1,368-square-foot banquet and meeting room equipped with dedicated restrooms, as well as a second bar area with its own private entrance and potential access to outdoor seating. The main dining space comprises 1,258 square feet, including a 24-foot bar and additional private restrooms, while the expansive kitchen, storage, and office areas include a rear entrance and partial basement for extra storage. Negotiable restaurant equipment and attractive owner financing terms requiring 40% down further enhance the appeal of this turnkey investment.
Zoned C-1 for commercial use, the property offers endless possibilities for investors and entrepreneurs. 865 John Marshall Highway is ideally suited for a wide range of businesses, from retail stores, restaurants, banks, or convenience stores to gas stations, offices, boutique hotels, or even a Tesla Supercharging station to cater to the growing number of electric vehicle travelers along Skyline Drive. With two curbside entrances from John Marshall Highway, the property also presents a valuable opportunity for drive-thru services and can accommodate businesses requiring ample parking, with over 60 parking spaces possible. Additional acreage may be obtainable through a boundary adjustment with an adjacent landowner, creating further potential for expansion.
Strategically located along a main thoroughfare, this property benefits from its proximity to major attractions, population centers, and primary interstates. Front Royal is a key stop for travelers heading to the Shenandoah National Park entrance at Skyline Drive and Shenandoah River State Park, both of which draw significant tourist traffic from Washington, DC. The site is surrounded by complementary businesses, including shopping centers with anchor stores such as Big Lots and Harbor Freight Tools, as well as a variety of dining options. The property is approximately 4 miles from Interstate 66 and about 11 miles from the Interstate 81/66 intersection, delivering a seamless connection to Washington, DC, which is reachable in under an hour. 865 John Marshall Highway is primed to offer an ideal investment or repurposed opportunity.