117 S French Ave, Suite 117 — A Rare Blank Canvas in Historic Downtown Sanford

Step into a beautifully restored 1914 Victorian on one of downtown Sanford's most visible corners — French Avenue frontage, 25,000+ vehicles passing daily, and steps from the district's restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and waterfront. This isn't just a space for lease — it's a foothold in one of Central Florida's fastest-growing downtown scenes.

The Space

At 775 SF, Suite 117 is sized to move fast: quick to build out, efficient to operate, and flexible enough to fit almost any concept without the overhead of a larger footprint. High original ceilings (12–15 ft) and a striking copper ceiling feature give the room a character no new-construction retail space can match. A covered wraparound balcony and courtyard/patio add outdoor seating potential most downtown storefronts simply don't have room for.

Built for Possibility, Not Just Occupancy

Flexible SC-3 zoning opens the door to retail, office, restaurant, and bar/lounge uses — meaning this suite can become nearly anything: a cocktail bar, coffee or tasting bar, boutique retail shop, design studio, gallery, or a complementary concept alongside the established bar/lounge next door. Whatever the vision, the zoning won't be the obstacle.

Parking That Actually Solves a Problem

Dedicated on-site parking comes with the lease — a real rarity this close to Sanford's downtown core, where off-street parking is one of the biggest constraints tenants and their customers face. This alone removes a headache most downtown prospects assume they'll have to solve themselves.

Downtown Is the Draw, Not the Backdrop

This isn't a space that happens to be downtown — its value comes from being in downtown Sanford's walkable, active corridor, surrounded by restaurants, breweries, nightlife, and consistent year-round foot traffic. Tenants aren't just renting square footage; they're buying into a location people already choose to spend time in.

Move-In Ready — Bring Your Concept, Not a Construction Crew

Dedicated bathroom, dedicated AC, and clean shell condition mean the heavy lifting is done. This is a head start on buildout, not a bare-bones cost center — the kind of space where a tenant's vision can go in on day one rather than months into permitting.