PRIME COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ON US-54 HIGHWAY! Position your next venture at the true gateway to Iola, Kansas! This expansive, multi-functional commercial property offers incredible flexibility as an upscale restaurant, premium bar, or high-capacity event venue. Spanning an impressive 17,000 total square feet, the architectural character of the all-brick structure features a striking 2,200 square foot upper-level loft area with ample room to further scale, customize, or expand operations. Situated on a highly visible 1.16-acre lot right on US-54 Highway—a major regional thoroughfare—your business will capture high volumes of steady traffic. Timing could not be more perfect: this property is situated perfectly to capitalize on the massive wave of regional tourism arriving with the opening of Lehigh Portland State Park. Boasting a crystal-clear 138-acre quarry lake, scenic limestone cliffs, miles of singletrack trails, and RV campgrounds, this major state attraction is set to draw visitors from across the region right past your front door! Property Highlights: Turnkey Infrastructure: Outfitted with a complete bar layout and a fully equipped commercial kitchen engineered to handle high-volume dining as well as large-scale catering operations. (All heavy-duty restaurant equipment is included!) Mechanical Infrastructure: Equipped with recently upgraded commercial HVAC systems to ensure comfort across the entire layout. Logistical Ease: Features an operational industrial freight elevator to seamlessly manage inventory, catering supplies, and multi-level service logistics between floors. Flexible Zoning and Layout: Ideal for a standalone regional dining destination, microbrewery, wedding/corporate event venue, or a multi-tenant commercial hub. Seize the chance to own a landmark piece of real estate in a rapidly growing economic corridor. Schedule your private walkthrough today!