the Southfield Store has evolved from a classic New England General Store to a café-restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & brunch, with Mass. pouring liquor license, retail store, on- & off-premises catering facility, and a gathering spot for not only the village, but for the entire surrounding area.

The property includes the 2200 sq ft ‘store’, a 1250 sq ft. 2 bedroom*, 1 bath home, & parking for 10 or more cars. Both the store and home have been totally renovated, and are essentially new ‘old’ structures.

Since 1907, the Southfield Store has been a focal point, not only for the village of Southfield, or just the Town of New Marlboro, but for many residents of and visitors to the Southern Berkshires. That tradition continues today following a transformation of an abandoned building to once again become a gathering place for the community, in which the owner has created "an outpost dedicated to good food, wine & the joys of the table out of a closed New England general store in a tiny hamlet".

With its reopening in 2004, the Store was transformed into a Cafe and Coffee Bar, with seating for 30 people and daily food service, as well a catering and retail business offering fine groceries, an international selection of cheeses and cured meats, wine, beer and spirits, things for the kitchen and table and gifts.

Both the store and the home have been renovated inside and out with a new roof, new siding, new insulation, and new trim. A new ADA compliant bathroom was installed, as well as an office, storage closet, and recently extensive basement work was completed as a result of a thorough engineering inspection needed for the Mass. pouring liquor license. The former garage has been transformed into a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. The store has 400 amp service, a Fire and Security Alarm System, and is fully wired for audio/visual and computer network systems. The front porch has been completely rebuilt and is a popular dining area for 18-20 patrons.

There are numerous growth opportunities for the Southfield Store including maximization of the ability to serve alcoholic beverages and off-site catering, the excellent design, condition, and location of the store and home offer limitless potential uses including a retail or specialty store, unique homes, or offices.

the Southfield Store represents an idyllic live-work opportunity at a remarkable value.  

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