WESTPORT — A landmark general store that's been serving up treats from its picturesque home across from the Westport River has gone up for sale this month.
The Head Town Landing Country Store, a beloved SouthCoast destination since its doors opened in 2008, may soon be changing hands. And it could be yours if the price is right.
New owners are being sought to take the reins of this longtime riverside gem and hopefully keep alive its tradition as a go-to for all things delicious and locally made.
The 488 Old County Road property was listed for sale by Equity Real Estate for $1.25 million.
Its real estate listing calls on prospective buyers to "come by land or sea to take advantage of this profitable business in a prime location!”
“Fantastic turnkey opportunity to own a well-established waterfront convenience store with a thriving bakery and donut business, coffee center, and year-round ice cream parlor. Perfectly located on a busy thoroughfare near Westport schools with a loyal customer base. The property offers peaceful outdoor seating along the Westport River to enjoy morning coffee and pastry, a Coney Island dog for lunch, or an afternoon snack. Fully stocked with all the essential items for beachgoers, boaters, cyclists, and more!"
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It is the second Westport community favorite to go on the market in November. The 719 State Road summer staple Lickety Splits was also listed for sale just over a week ago.
As stated on its website, Head Town Landing Country Store is a family-run business that offers "a treat by the river's edge" in more ways than one.
Accessible by car and boat, inside you'll find a cafe, bakery, creamery, homemade donut shop and convenience store carrying a large selection of products from local businesses, as well as Westport's largest selection of penny candy and vintage novelty toys.
Outside there's a cozy landscape of Adirondack chairs and picnic tables overlooking the river — across from a seasonal kayak and paddle board rental shop — making it an ideal spot for a picture-perfect break or family outing.
Husband-and-wife team Rory and Kathy Couturier bought the property in the quaint Head of Westport neighborhood 16 years ago and renovated the building "with the vision of restoring the store to look and feel more like the old time country store that originally stood there in the 1950s," the website states.
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Rory, who had spent summers in Westport growing up, aimed to make the shop "a gathering place for families to come and enjoy all that the Head has to offer."