The restaurant is a 2-story frame house that was originally built in 1900 built and remodeled in 2006. It is 4,660 square feet. Hardwood floors throughout the building with numerous fireplaces. Paved, cross-easement parking is located behind the building. The restaurant takes its name from the large front porch of the historic Sterling House in which it is located. The porch is available for dining in warm weather. Inside, find two floors with dining rooms that retain the fine architectural features of the original house. The menu is American cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients and local produce with daily specials The restaurant also has a bar and a lounge area showcasing many varieties of wine. The inside entrance has the original beautiful wood floors with an original staircase with a wooden banister to the upstairs. There are period moldings, pocket doors and fireplaces throughout. First level features a separate bar room with small lounge area. There is also a large dining room on this level that is open from front to back. It features historic period finishes and several fireplaces. The second floor features a large dining room along with a smaller private dining room and several fireplaces. An office is on this level as well. The pictures and the shadow boxes on the walls, tell a lot of the history of Leonardtown and the Sterling House, in which the restaurant is located. The basement has a large, fully equipped kitchen and prep area with plenty of refrigeration and storage.
The zoning is C-G which is Commercial General. The property is currently served by public water & sewer. Sales have been averaging close to $30,000/week. There is a full 7-day liquor license.
Asking price is $1,700,000 for the business & property.
