Historic Bedford, Virginia wedding venue for sale with 10,000+ sq ft, nearly 3 acres, commercial kitchen, ballroom, 5 suites and Peaks of Otter views.

This Historic Wedding Venue for Sale in Bedford, Virginia offers a rare combination of history, event space, guest accommodations and scenic surroundings. Originally built in 1848, the Bedford County property includes more than 10,000 square feet of space on nearly three acres, with views toward the Peaks of Otter. A major renovation completed in 1994 transformed the property into the multi-purpose event venue it is today, creating an opportunity for a buyer who may be looking for an established property with character, infrastructure and room for a variety of future uses.

WeddingVenueOwners.com features wedding venues for sale as a resource for owners and prospective buyers, but I am not a real estate agent or broker, and I do not charge a listing fee or commission to feature these properties. My role is focused on the business side of preparing a wedding venue for sale. Ideally, that work begins a year or more before an owner plans to go to market, because selling a wedding venue involves far more than listing a building and acreage.

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Venue owners need to think carefully about future bookings, contracts, deposits, staff, financial records, marketing, online visibility, business assets, equipment, intellectual property, customer communication and how announcing a potential sale could affect future wedding inquiries and bookings. I work alongside wedding industry professionals who have personally been through the process of selling wedding venues and have learned important lessons from that experience.

Together, we can visit your venue, walk through the property and business operations, identify areas that may strengthen its marketability, help organize the business side of the sale and discuss the different ways an owner may prepare for this major transition. We can also help you identify important questions to take to your attorney, accountant, licensed real estate professional and other advisors.

If you are considering selling your wedding venue and would like to discuss consulting with Didi Russell and the WeddingVenueOwners.com team, contact us to begin the conversation.

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The property is zoned B-1 and is connected to public water and sewer, giving a future owner a variety of potential business or private-use options, subject to applicable zoning and local requirements.

Features include:

• More than 10,000 square feet
• Nearly 3 acres
• B-1 zoning
• Town water and sewer
• Commercial kitchen
• Five bedroom suites
• Ballroom and event space
• Formal gathering rooms
• Salon area
• Office space
• Laundry facilities
• Home theatre
• Outdoor patios and hardscaping
• Pergola
• Outdoor fireplace
• Extensive guest parking
• Views of the Peaks of Otter

The combination of indoor event space, overnight accommodations, commercial kitchen facilities and established outdoor entertaining areas makes this property especially noteworthy for buyers exploring wedding venue, event venue, hospitality or mixed-use opportunities.

The Bedford County location also provides access to several important Virginia markets and destinations, including Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Roanoke.

Year Built: 1848
Building Size: 10,000+ square feet
Land: Nearly 3 acres
Zoning: B-1
Utilities: Town water and sewer
Current Use: Event venue
MLS #: 362787

Property Information: CURRENTLY LISTED AT $2,500,000 **pricing subject to change, contact the listing agent or broker for the most up to date information.

Prospective buyers should independently verify square footage, acreage, zoning, permitted uses, property condition, utilities, licenses and all other property information with the listing agent and appropriate local authorities.

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• Wedding Venue Owners & Management Community on Facebook — a private community where venue professionals exchange ideas, operational insights, and business strategies.
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