200 S Main Street

Description

HISTORIC PROPERTY! The Duchamp Opera House is looking for a new life! Enjoy prime location in beautiful downtown St. Martinville. The building was built in 1830, making it one of the oldest structures in not only St. Martin Parish but Acadiana as a whole. It is comprised of two floors, each with around 3,500 sq. ft. for a total of about 7,000 sq. ft. It was most recently renovated in 2000. The ground floor is currently used for special events and contains an open area, two ADA complaint restrooms, an office, kitchenette, and elevator. It features stained concrete floors, original brick walls, and original grand wooden staircase. The second floor was used for stage performances and has a large open area, dressing room, restroom, concession area, and kitchenette.A beautiful balcony, accessible from the second floor, also spans the entire width of the building. The Opera House's past uses include an opera, play, and performance venue, retail space, and art gallery among other things. The building would make a great living upper/working lower space. It is located in a designated National Register Historic District, making it eligible for the Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. Contact us to set up your showing today, and help us breathe new life into one of Acadiana's most historic buildings!