8 E 3rd Avenue THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! SET ON NEARLY 3 SECLUDED ACRES AT THE END OF 3RD AVENUE, A NO THROUGH STREET YET JUST STEPS FROM THE HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER OF MOUNT STERLING, THIS RUSTIC YET ELEGANT FORMER EVENT VENUE (THE MERCANTILE) IS TRULY HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. THIS PROPERTY OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY: LIVE AND WORK FROM HOME, MODIFY THE CURRENT STRUCTURES, OR BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME AND ENJOY A FAMILY PARTY BARN AND/OR SPACE FOR YOUR BUSINESS. IT COULD BE PERFECT FOR A MARKET OR ANTIQUE SPACE, GREENHOUSE, EVENT HUB, AIR B&B, SPECIALTY SERVICES BUSINESS, OR ALMOST ANYTHING (WITH PROPER ZONING). A POPULAR WEDDING DESTINATION SINCE 2017, THIS PROPERTY IS THE IDEAL SETTING FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, REUNIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. DECOR AND CHATTEL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE AND SOLD SEPARATELY. THE CURRENT STRUCTURES OFFER BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT SPACES, PROVIDING A TURNKEY FOUNDATION FOR CONTINUING OR EXPANDING A VENUE BUSINESS. THE PROPERTY FEATURES ~9, 300 SF OF ENCLOSED SPACE, INCLUDING A 35X120 RECEPTION BARN/BALLROOM AND A 36X90 BUILDING WITH KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STORAGE. GUESTS ENJOY HEATED AND COOLED BRIDE AND GROOM SUITES, PLUS A 20X30 DETACHED GARAGE WITH A 14X30 ENCLOSED ADDITION. A 30X90 WEATHER PROTECTED PAVILION WITH BAR AREA AND OVERHEAD FANS CREATES THE PERFECT POST CEREMONY COCKTAIL HOUR SPACE OR AN INVITING SPOT TO RELAX AND WATCH THE SUNSET. THERE'S ALSO A COURTYARD AREA FOR FLEXIBLE USE. ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ~150 PARKING SPACES, INDOOR SEATING FOR ~200 GUESTS, AND OUTDOOR CAPACITY FOR 150-200. SURROUNDED BY MATURE TREES AND SCENIC VIGNETTES, EVERY CORNER OF THE PROPERTY OFFERS NATURAL BEAUTY AND CHARM. ENCLOSED SPACES SF = 9, 324. TOTAL SF THAT INCLUDES OPEN & COVERED VERANDA = 12, 024.