7005 Madison St 4,762 SF Retail Building Merrillville, IN 46410 $550,000 ($115.50/SF)

The Merrillville Florist and Tea Room is a whimsical combination of flower shop, gift shop and tearoom. A magical place where dreams come together, whether it be in the design of the ideal custom floral arrangement from the flower shop, in finding the perfect gift in the gift shop, or in experiencing superb food and top notch service in the Tea Room. From the first moment you walk in the door, a warm feeling welcomes you, often compared to the feeling of a real life Hallmark movie. Twinkling lights, beautiful fresh blooms, genuine staff and friendly customers set the stage for an experience to remember from start to finish. The Merrillville Florist and Tea Room has been in existence for over 85 years. A historic institution to Northwest Indiana, the business has withstood the test of time. The expansive physical structure of the building has been constructed in stages, originating from a residential home, with the original owner's story dating back to selling flowers from her front yard. The business has a natural, vintage, back-home feeling. A Winchester House, some might call it, with lots of dips and turns and cozy spots giving natural character and charm that new business owners strive to replicate. The flower shop and gift shop were designed to give a nostalgic farmhouse feeling, with an exposed loft area complete with functioning drop down ladder, often an intriguing conversation starter with guests. Filled with beautiful, unique, high quality blooms, eclectic and locally-sourced gifts,  and gourmet chocolates and food items, there is plenty to see and shop. Hand painted touches surprise guests in various ways, whether it be in a lush corner of the outdoor garden patio, or a vintage piece of furniture, such as a wardrobe transformed into an intimate seating area in the Tea Room. Cozy touches and vintage decor define the Tea Room. The Merrillville Florist and Tea Room is a place to celebrate, whether it be an intimate on-site wedding on the garden patio, a special event such as a bridal or baby shower in the main dining room and fireside porch, a smaller birthday celebration in the Red Velvet Room or French Door Room, or a private lunch for 2 in one of the cozy nook seating areas. Multiple investments have been made into the heart and soul of the business over the last 5 years, increasing the Merrillville Florist and Tea Room footprint in Northwest Indiana. Successful social media accounts on multiple platforms draw new business patrons to the flower shop and Tea Room daily, and continue to grow increasingly popular in the Northwest Indiana and surrounding Chicagoland communities. Multiple features in the Times of Northwest Indiana, the Chicago Tribune, NPR Radio, and NBC News share the excitement of the one-of-a-kind environment, and invite guests to be part of something truly special. A breath of fresh air, a real-life dream, and unique business combination, to which nothing in Northwest Indiana compares.