Little North
Livingston Manor, NY
$679,000
On a picture-perfect country road, surrounded by views and upstate charm—and yet just half a mile from the direct center of downtown Livingston Manor—is Little North, a high-design, fully renovated mixed-use commercial and residential space right off Exit 97.
This 1.75 acre property, lush with trees and a massive, event-ready lawn, currently houses a state-of-the-art kitchen, restaurant, and gourmet market, which quickly became a pillar of the Livingston Manor community and raised the bar for local food and design. The two-story building was gut-renovated and modernized in 2021, custom-designed in 2022, and meticulously crafted into a commercial kitchen with indoor and outdoor dining, 10-foot windows, and a contemporary all-glass garage door downstairs, as well as a brand-new 3-bedroom apartment upstairs.
The Opportunity. Luxury finishes, an airy, open layout, and plenty of outdoor space prime this property for a wide array of potential ventures. Create the cafe or market of your dreams, a serene wellness retreat or sun-lit retail space, a creative art or cooking studio, or an indoor/outdoor children’s activity center. Zoned for General Business but classified as commercial and residential mixed-use, Little North is a two-in-one opportunity, with possibilities for living and working in the same building, housing staff, or renting out the apartment as a secondary stream of income.
Please note that the real estate is available for sale, but Little North the brand is currently not. The commercial equipment is for sale in addition to the listing price - please inquire for details.
The Area. Surrounded by greenery and country charm, with relatively few neighbors, the centrally located Little North is the first business off the highway exit, and only a half-mile from Main Street. In addition to its abundance of commercial and residential space, the property is situated at the base of the Catskill Park and across from privately owned land, which the owner plans to preserve, so lush green views will always remain.
The Particulars
Acres: 1.75
Top amenities: Apartment, Full commercial kitchen, Commercial and private parking, Outdoor seating or event space
Connectivity: High speed internet; Good cell service
Floor 1 - Kitchen + Market
Commercial kitchen, Airy indoor & outdoor seating, Outfitted for a wine & beer license
Floor 2 - Apartment
New electric stovetop, single electric oven with hood, garbage disposal, refrigerator and freezer
Year built: 1975
Year renovated: 2021
Square footage: 2,440
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Outbuilding: Shed
Utilities:
Electric: NYSEG, Solar (panels owned)
Internet: High speed, Spectrum Heat: Electric, Mini-split
Fuel: Propane, Supplier: Cochecton Oil and Propane
Cooking fuel: Propane
Cooling: Ductless
Water heater: On demand
Water/Sewer: Town
Taxes: $3,805.87; School: $3,363.00
Co-listed by Robin Jones & Jill Borenstein
The Kitchen + Market
The Kitchen + Market
The 2440-square-foot building with modern metal siding is evenly divided, with the commercial ground floor spanning 1220 square feet, and the 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment above spanning the same. Details have been thoughtfully considered: a rolling glass entryway door allows for maximum light; vertical oak paneling adds height to the open layout; and custom oak shelving and molding define the interior’s natural tranquility. Cement flooring complements with a neutral and modern, commercial touch. The space is a bright haven across all seasons.
For the culinary-minded, Little North is a chef’s idyll. Designed as an inspiring and uplifting place to cook, the kitchen workstations are sunlit by 10-foot windows, allowing chefs a view of the countryside as well as their customers. Thick quartz countertops with extra-high backsplashes, natural stone tiling from floor to ceiling, and earthy, luxury surfaces span the space. The kitchen currently and comfortably houses a top Rotisol-France rotisserie model, near-new double convection oven, 18-inch chargrill, and six-burner range. The side of the building smartly conceals an eight-square-foot walk-in refrigerator. For the full equipment list available for sale, see brochure. Little North currently has a wine and beer license, and the building has been carefully outfitted with every standard for making subsequent licensing achievable.
Solar panels owned and installed in 2021 help with the electric bill, and Little North runs on the town’s water and sewer systems—a vital asset for opening a food-and-drink business.
Check out the brochure above for additional details and practical elements.
The Apartment
The Apartment
Upstairs, the renovated, three-bedroom apartment has a full kitchen with new appliances, an open dining and living area, and a spacious bathroom with double sinks and walk-in glass shower. Currently serving as an office and additional merchandising storage for the market downstairs, it is in and of itself a turnkey home or ready-made rental property with new floors, a skylight, and plenty of storage space.
Some house contents are additionally available for sale. Please see brochure for details.
THE GROUNDS
THE GROUNDS
Buttressed by 1.75 acres of manicured yard and lush forest, Little North embodies the elevated farm-to-table store or country business. Lilac bushes dot the edges of the backyard’s privacy fencing. With plenty of room for outdoor seating in the grassy, accessible yard—of a size impossible to find on Main Street—the space is perfect for al fresco events like small weddings, birthdays, private dinners, or a play area for children. Customers park in the 130-foot dedicated parking lot, and there is additional private residential and staff parking in back. Outdoor picnic tables included.
Location
430 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor, NY 12758
By appointment only:
jill@catskillmountainhouses.com