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1558 River Road W., - Crozier, VA 23039
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1558 River Road W., - Crozier, VA 23039
Auctioned: 2:00 PM Monday, May 21, 2012

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1558 River Road W., - Crozier, VA 23039
331108 00--KF-JN/05-2012

A unique opportunity to acquire the famous North Pole Restaurant, an income-producing, turn-key restaurant. Located 20 miles NW of Richmond and approx 5 miles south of I-64, the North Pole was known for its ambiance, steaks, seafood and Italian fare. The new owner has the chance to continue an 80-year-old Virginia tradition and become part of the distinctive history of Goochland County.
3,012+/- sf fixtured building has fireplace, numerous booths, bar area, kitchen/prep space and four restrooms. All personal property also conveys, including but not limited to commercial-grade kitchen equipment, dishware, silverware, utensils, cookware, bar equipment, registers, tables, chairs, glassware, North Pole memorabilia and more. Sits on approx 1.07 acre with surrounding parking lot and several detached buildings for storage and refrigeration equipment. Built in 1928.

History of the North Pole Restaurant
The restaurant was known for its good food and intimate setting as much as for the raucous good fun its patrons got to experience. Dick Rossi was the proprietor for 32 years until he passed in 2010. Described as “the oldest kid you'll ever meet” by his family, his personality was bigger than life and extended to the restaurant's reputation: for years the North Pole was a destination favorite for locals and visitors from nearby Richmond. The regulars included a handful of famous politicians, as well as the famous crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, who mentions the North Pole restaurant in at least one of her best-sellers.
Included with the personal property is a vast collection of polar bears and collector trains. The bears – which number in the hundreds – were gifts patrons donated to the restaurant over the years. The LGB (Lehmann Gross Bahn) trains were part of the collection belonging to the former owner. Property ID:331108

Auctioned: 2:00 PM Monday, May 21, 2012

Legal Description: AT CROZIER ON 6 1.07 AC DB 162 156 FA10-202 County: GOOCHLAND, VA APN: 55-1-29 Census Tract / Block: / Alternate APN: 6785-56-6295 Township-Range-Sect: Subdivision: Legal Book/Page: Map Reference: 107-B2 / Legal Lot: Tract #: Legal Block: School District: Market Area: Municipality/Township: DOVER Neighbor Code:

Auctioned: 2:00 PM Monday, May 21, 2012


Disclosures: Personal Property Is Included.



All restaurant licensing is the responsibility of new owner.



Wastewater Treatment Disclosure. The Property herein has been reported to have an on-site wastewater treatment system/cesspool/septic tank. Buyer is purchasing the Property as-is, where-is with no warranties or assertions by Seller, Williams & Williams, or their agents as to the condition thereof. The Property may be subject to city/county septic inspections. Buyer agrees to comply with all requirements necessary to complete the inspection and closing, including, but not limited to, obtaining the necessary permits and making arrangements to correct any noted city/county violations at Buyers expense.



Well Potability Disclosure. Neither Seller, Williams & Williams, nor its agents make any assertions or guarantees as to the condition or potability of the well reported to be on this Property. Buyer is purchasing the Property as-is, where-is.



Propane Disclosure. Neither Seller, Williams & Williams, nor its agents make any assertions or guarantees as to the condition of the propane tank or location of lines that may be located on the property herein. Buyer is purchasing the Property as-is, where-is, and is responsible for all costs for any required remediation thereto. In the event the propane tank is leased, the Buyer is responsible for any and all costs/remediation required for the propane tank, assuming all lease terms, and/or negotiating a new lease agreement for use of any propane tank.


Disclosures: Personal Property Is Included.



All restaurant licensing is the responsibility of new owner.



Wastewater Treatment Disclosure. The Property herein has been reported to have an on-site wastewater treatment system/cesspool/septic tank. Buyer is purchasing the Property as-is, where-is with no warranties or assertions by Seller, Williams & Williams, or their agents as to the condition thereof. The Property may be subject to city/county septic inspections. Buyer agrees to comply with all requirements necessary to complete the inspection and closing, including, but not limited to, obtaining the necessary permits and making arrangements to correct any noted city/county violations at Buyers expense.



Well Potability Disclosure. Neither Seller, Williams & Williams, nor its agents make any assertions or guarantees as to the condition or potability of the well reported to be on this Property. Buyer is purchasing the Property as-is, where-is.



Propane Disclosure. Neither Seller, Williams & Williams, nor its agents make any assertions or guarantees as to the condition of the propane tank or location of lines that may be located on the property herein. Buyer is purchasing the Property as-is, where-is, and is responsible for all costs for any required remediation thereto. In the event the propane tank is leased, the Buyer is responsible for any and all costs/remediation required for the propane tank, assuming all lease terms, and/or negotiating a new lease agreement for use of any propane tank.
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Legal Description: AT CROZIER ON 6 1.07 AC DB 162 156 FA10-202 County: GOOCHLAND, VA APN: 55-1-29 Census Tract / Block: / Alternate APN: 6785-56-6295 Township-Range-Sect: Subdivision: Legal Book/Page: Map Reference: 107-B2 / Legal Lot: Tract #: Legal Block: School District: Market Area: Municipality/Township: DOVER Neighbor Code:
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1558 River Road W.,
Crozier, VA 23039
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