Historic Inn & former Prohibition-era speakeasy dating back to 1812 for sale at $5.85 million

If you have about $6 million laying around, why not purchase a piece of history?

The Historic Buxton Inn opened in 1812 in Granville, and it’s now for sale. The Inn was purchased back in 2014 for $1.8 million and went through a major restoration process by Robert Schilling, who has been preserving Central Ohio’s architectural history since the early ‘80s, according to Buxton Inn’s website.

The Buxton Inn is listed at $5.85 million. The Inn features 25 guest rooms and five different preserved buildings with upscale amenities. The property includes a full commercial kitchen, an original stone tavern, a wine cellar (that was one a Prohibition-era speakeasy!), fireplace, a garden room, private parking, and much more.

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Even if you have no interest in buying this Inn, the history is still fascinating. Granville was settled by New Englanders from Granville, Massachusetts, who wanted to build a New England-type village with churches and schools. In 1812, Orrin Granger built “The Tavern,” now known as The Buxton Inn, and it’s been operating continuously ever since. Back then, it featured a ballroom, a stagecoach court, and a large dining room to gather. This was such a popular stop, that three presidents have even stayed here, according to Buxton Inn’s website.

By the ‘70s, The Buxton Inn was in rough shape. There was talk about demolitioning the building, but Granville preservationist Robbins Hunter convinced friends to purchase and preserve this piece of history.

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