Welcome to the Charming City of Manchester! Unique opportunity to purchase this 4 sided brick building that was originally built as a U.S. Post Office in 1940 and was deemed as the evacuation point for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, if necessary, during WWII while he was in Warm Springs, GA - a few miles away.
In 1978 the Post Office moved and the building was converted into an Attorney's Office. This commercial property offers more than 7,500 square feet of OPPORTUNITY! With 3,812 square feet on the main level and an additional 3,812 square feet in the basement, the flexible layout provides endless possibilities to create, expand, or relocate your business.
Adding to its appeal, the City updated the zoning regulations in 2025 to be C1 Special Use which will allow a living quarter in the rear of the building (subject to city requirements). This opens the door to a unique Live/Work Opportunity-operate your business while enjoying the convenience of living on-site.
The property has Granite and Hardwood Floors, Large Walk-in Safe, High Ceilings, 6 Separate Rooms in the Basement along with NEW LED lightning, Central Air Conditioning and Heating. The roof is approximately 5.5 years old, the water heater is about 7 years old, and one of the HVAC systems is about 5 years old.
Some new business ideas that comply with the C1 zoning are a nice, sit down restaurant, any professional or personal businesses, florist, gift shop, medical clinics, veterinarian's office, or even a bed and breakfast establishment. A list of C1 options are uploaded in the DocBox, however a buyer should call the City of Manchester Planning and Zoning and verify all business plans.
For a small town, it is such a great location! You are about 10mns to the Warm Springs Winery, the Little White House Historic site, and the New Event Center The Venue at Warm Springs, about 20 minutes to FDR State Park, and about 30 minutes to Callaway Gardens!
Those destinations bring in lots of visitors to the area! If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business in a charming small town, this is your opportunity! Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or established business owner, this versatile property is ready to bring your vision to life!***Please note the neighboring property at 137 W Main Street is also for sale and the seller will consider a bulk price for purchasing both***
