400 EAST NELSON, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 - For Sale

Well established Boutique Hotel in Historic Defuniak Springs, Florida. HOTEL DEFUNIAK, built in 1920 as a Masonic Hall, is in the center of one of the most intriguing and charming towns in the Southeast. In 1998, the hotel was painstakingly restored as one of Florida's most elegant and romantic hotels. Furnished beautifully with rich, warm antiques from an era when time moved slowly and gracefully. In the heart of the Historic District, across from the Walton County Court House and Government Offices, it is nestled amongst over 200 Victorian era homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including Florida's oldest library, the Walton County Museum, beautiful Lake Defuniak, and Chautauqua's Hall of Brotherhood. Boasting eleven beautifully theme decorated rooms and suites, with one Executive/Extended Stay Suite, the charming establishment is a cozy respite for any traveler visiting beautiful Northwest Florida. Four Star dining can be enjoyed in Bogey's Bar & Restaurant for lunch and dinner. Breakfast, snacks, coffee and cold drinks are available in the charming Cafe' adjacent to the Hotel lobby. The Ice Cream Shoppe, currently an art gallery, holds many possibilities for yet another income outlet. When the Hotel Defuniak opened its doors in 1998, the hotel received accolades by the St. Petersburg Times, the Florida Times, the Guide to Small and Historic Lodgings of Florida, and similar publications. In 2012, Hotel Defuniak was the recipient of the TripAdvisor's "Seal of Excellence" award. With revenue streams coming from lodging, restaurant and bar, and potential casual food outlet, this historic property captures the hearts, souls, and palettes of any visitor. It is the "Crown Jewel" in what is a Northwest Florida's regal past and just forty five minutes drive to the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of South Walton County. Hotel Defuniak, a wonderful business and lifestyle opportunity.