1029 Franklin Avenue

One of the most beautiful buildings in the business district of downtown Lexington Missouri. Perfectly located to catch anyone's eye as they go by as it is conveniently adjacent to one of the busiest restaurants in town, Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant, the Cannonball 6 Movie Theater and across the street from the courthouse. This building was originally built in 1880 and was home to a local blacksmith. Throughout the years it has served as home to the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles, and is currently hosting a real estate office, an insurance office and a beautiful event center called the Cannonball Room. it sports a nice awning offering ample shade in the afternoons. To the rear of the property, you will find a private gravel parking lot and staircase leading to the rear building entrance. The building offers three private offices, three half baths, kitchen, storage room and large meeting room. Most, but not all inventory conveys with the sale. All kitchen appliances convey along with the round tables, and chairs used for the event center, The Cannon Ball Room. The east side of the building hosts a large mural designed and painted by local talent. This property is located in the Lexington Historic District, building alterations, fencing, etc., require approval by the Lexington Historic Preservation Committee.