Monday, December 3, 2018

Unique Multi-use Building in DeLand, Florida Now for Sale


Current Art Museum Property Adjacent to Stetson University Offers Possibilities
 DeLand, Fla. -- The current Museum of Art -DeLand property with its contemporary style and high-end finishes is being offered for sale.   Its unique location and flexible site plan located adjacent to the Stetson University campus and nearby historic downtown DeLand present multiple use opportunities for the buildings and land at 600 N. Woodland Blvd. 
DeLand Mixed Use front view
Broker John Kurtz of Stirling International Real Estate who’s representing the property on behalf of the museum, said there’s a long list of potential uses. “This property will flourish as any one of several possibilities, including a theater, museum, church, educational facility, and even an event space with shopping and restaurant or similar mixed-use combinations,” he said. 
Listed at $3,950,000.00, 600 N. Woodland Blvd. includes 28,575 total square feet comprised of three buildings.   Built in 1991, the main building is 26,922 square feet including a 15,222 square foot gallery and an 11,700 square foot, 240-seat theater with a 43' by 24' stage.   Out buildings include a 1,422 square foot annex building currently used as a children’s art center, and a 231 square foot free-standing mechanical building. 
DeLand Mixed Use aerial view
Situated on 2.07 acres with 63 parking spaces, the property is a corner lot with street frontage on three sides.  Stetson University’s campus – with the oldest collection of historical buildings on the National Register – surrounds the site to the south and east.
The main building features a majestic entry foyer and reception area filled with natural light coming through its geometric glass skylight. There are numerous private offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, dressing rooms, storage areas, gift shop, loading bay, plenty of open flexible space and a climate controlled walk-in art safe.  The HVAC system was completely replaced in 2014. 
Historic downtown DeLand, which is the county seat, is within walking distance and offers a vast array of unique shopping, dining and entertainment along with high-end offices and public administration facilities.   Stetson University, with 4,330 full time students and 265 full time faculty is a destination in itself and only five miles to Interstate 4, a main connector to larger cities from Daytona Beach to Orlando to Walt Disney World and international airports. Downtown DeLand also offers a large vibrant arts culture with numerous festivals and shows. DeLand was named as a Top 3 Main Street in America by Parade Magazine.
“This unique, one-of-a-kind location equals a one-of-a-kind buyer opportunity,” Kurtz said.
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