A July 9 open house at the Aspetuck Apple Barn drew about 30 attendees, from which owner Aquarion Water Co. expects to receive up to 10 serious applications for consideration as a tenant.
Peter Fazekas, Aquarion’s director of corporate communication, said that about 30 people toured the facility.
“Of course not all of them are serious bidders,” he said, noting that many were simply curious to see the barn. “I expect we will get between five and 10 applications for consideration. The deadline is July 31, and then there’s vetting.”
Fazekas expects a selection will be made by the end of August. Aquarion Water Company owns the site. Don Simpson ran it until fall 2024, well after a 2021 illness.
Tracing its roots back to the early 1900s when Bridgeport Hydraulic Company owned large tracts of land in the area, the site included apple orchards and the barn itself. The orchards were sold, and the space transformed through the years into a well-loved establishment, selling unique gift items, fresh soups, pies, jams, specialty food items, fresh baked goods, flowers, fruits, honey, vegetables, cheeses and seasonal items such as Christmas trees.
The 5,521-square-foot retail space includes 1,296 square feet of barn space for storage. The tenant will be responsible for utilities, refuse and recycling. The building has oil heat, ceiling fans, a new oil tank, new furnace, newer roof and ample parking.
You can read more about the Apple Barn’s colorful history:
Aspetuck Apple Barn May Reopen in Late Summer
The Apple Barn – A Slice of Easton History
Aspetuck Valley Orchards & the Apple Barn
