1 Amber Ln
Northampton, MA 01060
Cafe / Eventspace in Historic Carriage House · Retail Property For Sale

Iconica Social Club is a café and bustling arts + community space that has quickly become a premiere destination in the center of vibrant Northampton, MA. Iconica utilizes the entirety of One Amber Lane, a historic brick and timber carriage house located on a tree-studded alleyway 2 blocks from Smith College, ¼ block off Main Street, and adjacent to the city’s main municipal parking lot. The property and outdoor seating areas are perfectly positioned for the business’ unique design aesthetic and marketing techniques, visually piquing curiosity and encouraging customers to discover for themselves the depth of what’s available. Solid growth in every quarter since the business opened underscores the need for this niche visionary space. This 2-story brick and timber structure was built in circa 1800 as the carriage house for The Draper Hotel on Main Street. Long tucked in the shadows of prosperous Main Street businesses and cloaked by its dual residential / commercial zoning, the property was ignored by the general public for many years. Prior ownerships had chosen to use the space for private or semi-private uses (residence, law offices, and printing press). This iteration of the building’s use sets it squarely in the public eye and reveals its true charm and distinctive visual pull as a crown jewel in Northampton’s vibrant, eclectic downtown scene. INCLUDED IN SALE Package of One Amber Lane and Iconica Social Club Profitable business with distinct avenues for growth Historic and unique property in a premiere location Furniture, equipment, unique design attributes Detailed consultations with current ownership BUSINESS FEATURES Espresso / Pour over coffee Cold-pressed juices / alt-milks Weekend brunch menu Baked goods Daily food menu Public events calendar Private event platform with catering PROPERTY DETAILS Completely renovated, finished in 2017 Up to state, local, ADA, and health codes Handicap accessible entrance/bathrooms Adjacent to Amber Lane Parklet Unique architectural details throughout Custom designed and built to suit business’ vision LOCATION DETAILS Cultural, educational and culinary capital Five Colleges system, 2 blocks from Smith College Central accessibility Building positioned as a destination Purchase backed by two and half years of investment in a loyal customer base that craves change and expects a dynamic business model led by creative, passionate, risk-taking ownership. New ownership with strong management experience and visionary scope can propel this unique business model to new heights.