307/309 STATE ROAD 26, Melrose, FL 32666

The Melrose Center features two attractive buildings situated in the heart of Melrose. These buildings offer a limited selection of commercial property facing Hwy 26, a major roadway connecting Gainesville to Putnam Hall, Florida. The front building, known as “The Studios of Melrose”, comprises eleven mixed-use offices accommodating healthcare providers, artist studios, and a multi-room art gallery. The building showcases a Victorian four-square design, a historic standard in the town. The Center is licensed as a fifty-seat full-service restaurant with both inside and outside eating areas. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2021, with much of the equipment upgraded. The facility includes both inside and outside stages used weekly to showcase musicians. The inside hall also displays local artists’ work. Certified by Visit Florida, the Welcome and Information Center serves the broader Lake Area Region spanning Gainesville, Ocala, Palatka, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville, and is affiliated with all statewide Welcome Centers through Visit Florida. Located between I-75 and I-95, the site benefits from high visibility, with 8,000–10,000 cars passing daily. The property combines a restaurant, art house, and community gathering place, presenting an opportunity for those interested in owning a venue where food and art converge.