Taking a good look at what we've bought!

Developing our newly purchased property in York Harbour Newfoundland into a home for JaJeJems, a cafe and a lampwork studio is our ultimate plan but now is the time to assess what we have bought and get our selves moved in to the community!  My husband Roy and our business partner Blake have just returned from a week in Newfoundland.  The purpose of the trip was to have a better look at The Roost and see exactly what we bought.  Not that we bought the store sight unseen but after all it had been nearly a year since we first saw it and even between the three of us we couldn't remember all of the details.  Have a look at a couple of shots of the outside of the building. We can honestly say that it is a very well built structure and has a lot of potential for the business we have in mind, plus a home for us in the basement!

Side view of The Roost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Roost from the harbour side

You will notice in the first picture that there is still a sign on the building.  That sign advertises the bakery that was part of the convenience store.  Of course we will be replacing the sign in the future but after talking to some of the local residents, the bakery may  be a possible addition to the business.  The harbour side view in the second picture shows the back of the building and gives you a good idea of the size.  Just imagine a deck across the back for patrons to sit and enjoy the view.  Speaking of view, have a look at what we will be looking at everyday.  I think that it will be a bit distracting for a while!

Seen enough of the outside?  Well next time I will show you around inside.  In the meantime as we dream of exciting days ahead, the plan to sell our Ontario home and pack up our belongings is now a reality. It looks like the summer of 2013 will be a busy one!