OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE
This unique Downtown building with exposed stone and original wood trusses and rafters was purchased by the owneres in 1976 to house their printing business, Papercraft Printing & Design (previously Black Flag Press). They closed in 2000, converting the garage door to the press room into a retail front that housed the Charlottesville Running Shop for some years, and now Vibethink. There is not too much documented history about original construction, but it appears that it was built sometime after 1881 as a horse livery stable. The lot next door was part of the same parcel until sometime between 1946 and 1952, when an A&P Grocery store was built. It is rumored that the first car in Charlottesville was housed in the Old Preston building. Prior to Papercraft Printing, it was used by Jarman’s Sportcycles. It did not have stairs between the two floors. Entry to the 2nd floor used to be through an entrance where Lighthouse Theater (previously Vinegar Hill Theater) now sits. In 2019, Alexander Nicholson oversaw renovations that included structural upgrades to roofing trusses, rafters, columns, and stone work, reroofing, increased air sealing and insulation, painting, installing new window treatments and lighting. The space is one of a kind in an amazing location.
- First Floor
- 2200 SF, $1.78/sf/mo
- $3916/month + utilities (gas and electric)
- Conference room, large common shared space, front reception and waiting area, private phone room
- Kitchenette
- 2 Half Bathrooms
- Heat: Gas
- AC: Electric
- Second Floor
- 2500 SF, $1.78/sf/mo
- $4450/month + utilities (gas and electric)
- Three private offices, one large conference room, one storeroom/private office, and large open shared common space
- Kitchen with range, fridge, dishwasher, pantry
- 1 Full Bathroom with shower
- 1 Half Bathroom
- Heat: Gas
- AC: Electric
Note that there is no parking on site. Monthly passes may be available at the Omni. Call (434) 971-5500 for more info.
