The Ant Street Inn Bed and Breakfast presents a unique opportunity to acquire a flourishing boutique lodging property brimming with potential. This isn’t just a 15-room inn; it’s a multifaceted investment that includes two independently leased commercial spaces—a fully operational restaurant and a storefront currently styled as an art gallery. Ample on- and off-street parking, a dedicated banquet/conference area, and an enchanting garden poised for hosting dream weddings further enhance its appeal.
Nestled in the heart of Brenham, Texas, the Ant Street Inn resides in a historically significant building dating back to 1899-1900. Originally constructed to house a bustling grocery and feed store on the ground floor and an elegant saloon above, the property underwent a comprehensive renovation prior to the current owners taking over in 2011, ensuring modern amenities within its historic framework.
The Inn’s thoughtful layout, picturesque grounds, and prime location create an idyllic setting for weddings and a variety of events. The Ballroom is perfectly equipped to accommodate catering services (with numerous local providers available) and has become a sought-after venue for local business conferences, celebratory receptions, and vibrant community festivals.
Adding to its investment appeal, the sale includes a secondary building, offering exciting prospects for expansion. This space could be developed to create additional revenue-generating areas or transformed into private owner’s quarters. Furthermore, an adjacent acre of undeveloped land presents yet another avenue for potential income streams.
The Ant Street Inn property encompasses 1.5 acres across three separate parcels. This generous space accommodates the main inn building, extensive parking facilities, and the secondary building which houses essential infrastructure including the primary HVAC systems for the entire property, a maintenance workshop, storage areas, and a versatile 30×30 storefront space.
Inside the main building, the ground floor features an ADA-compliant guest room, a full-service restaurant (currently leased and operated independently, providing breakfast for Inn guests), a welcoming lobby and reception area, a Ballroom that can be subdivided for flexibility, and practical back-of-house laundry and storage facilities. Ascending to the second floor of the expansive 80’ by 134’ building reveals 14 well-appointed guest rooms, a dedicated conference room, a convenient guest snack/coffee room, and the impressive Grand Hall. This spectacular common area serves as a central gathering space, featuring multiple conversation and seating arrangements and stretching nearly the entire length of the building. Throughout the Inn, period-appropriate, high-end antiques and artwork, meticulously curated from around the globe by the restoration team, adorn the spaces. While a few personal items are excluded, the vast majority of these museum-quality fixtures and furnishings are included in the sale, adding to the intrinsic value of this unique offering.
As a cornerstone establishment within the downtown historical district, the Ant Street Inn benefits from additional leasable space suitable for retail businesses and the established full-service restaurant. These leased areas provide consistent supplemental income to the business with minimal incremental overhead. Moreover, the robust HVAC and building systems are designed to comfortably support the development of the second floor of the secondary building at 308 South Park Street. Currently utilized for overflow storage, this space holds significant potential for conversion into owner’s accommodations or further revenue-producing areas, solidifying the Ant Street Inn as a compelling investment opportunity.
