Old Country Store Converted To Family Home

Look at this sweet little piece of Americana!

Bernhards Bay Country Store

Located in Bernhard’s Bay in upstate New York near Syracuse, this authentic 1840’s Country Store is currently for sale for $195,000.

Bernhards Bay Country Store

It is zoned commercial and/or residential so you could live in an unusual home and run your own business there!

As far as old country stores go, this one comes loaded with memorabilia and antiques.

Bernhards Bay Country Store

According to the listing, the building was used over the decades as a community gathering place where locals came to shop, vote, and socialize.

Bernhards Bay Country Store

Until 1984 it was know as The Trading Post, having been operated for 60 years by the same couple, George and Edna Davis.  Sixty years!

Bernhards Bay Country Store

Look at all the original features!

Bernhards Bay Country Store

The current owners purchased the building in 2007 and put $150,000 into renovations/restorations.

Bernhards Bay Country Store

Sweet little vintage kitchen area.

Bernhards Bay Country Store

And look, the original built-in wall safe:

antique safe

Amazing!

On the upper floor you have a game room complete with a friendly Raggedy Ann…

Bernhards Bay Country Store

And lots of unused space for anything your heart desires:

Bernhards Bay Country Store

What a lovely old gal. Somebody purchase this community gem and keep her going for another sixty years!

Bernhards Bay Country Store

 

Sources:

www.oldhouses.com

www.newyorkupstate.com/central-ny/2016/05/country_store_antiques_bernhards_bay_pickers_collectibles

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