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Sealed Bid Offering

A Kentucky Landmark. A Rare Business Opportunity.

Acquire the historic Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Blackwood Hall, operating restaurant business, furniture, fixtures and equipment, intellectual property, trademarks, goodwill, and associated assets.

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Property Overview

An Estate Unlike Any Other

3200 & 3202 Shelbyville Road, Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065 Historic Restaurant, Event Venue & Hospitality Business

3.01

Acres Commercially

25,000

Approx. Square Feet

700

Total Guest Seating

430

Event Capacity Guests

 
Included in the Offering

A Complete Hospitality Legacy

This offering represents a unique opportunity to acquire not only a historic property, but also the operating business, intellectual property, and assets that have made the Claudia Sanders Dinner House one of Kentucky’s most recognizable hospitality destinations.

Claudia Sanders Dinner House Real Estate

Blackwood Hall

Operating Restaurant Business

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Gift Shop Operations

Claudia Sanders Trademark

Intellectual Property

Brand Goodwill

Historic Brand Assets

Operating Business

Investment Highlights

Why This Opportunity Matters

Historic Kentucky Landmark

Operating Restaurant Business

Established Brand Recognition

Prime Tourism Corridor Location

Large Event & Banquet Capacity

Existing Revenue Stream

Underutilized Gift Shop Potential

Intellectual Property Included

Strong Regional Recognition

Significant Future Growth Opportunities

Opportunities

Growth Opportunities

The Claudia Sanders Dinner House has remained a beloved Kentucky institution for decades. At the same time, numerous opportunities exist for future growth, expansion, and value creation.

Operations

Opportunities exist to further optimize menu pricing, food costs, labor efficiency, revenue management, and operating systems while building upon an already established customer base.

Events & Hospitality

With seating for a total of 700 guests (including event space) and the Colonel’s Quarters accommodating approximately 430 guests, significant opportunities exist to expand weddings, corporate events, private functions, tourism programming, and destination experiences.

Bar & Beverage Program

The property offers immediate opportunities to reintroduce and expand beverage operations, bourbon-focused experiences, special events, and hospitality programming.

Retail & Merchandise

The existing gift shop represents an underutilized opportunity for branded merchandise, tourism-focused retail offerings, collectibles, online sales, and expanded visitor spending.

Brand Expansion

The Claudia Sanders name and intellectual property create opportunities for licensing, strategic partnerships, consumer products, hospitality collaborations, and future brand extensions.

Tourism

Located along Kentucky’s growing bourbon tourism corridor, the property is uniquely positioned to benefit from increasing tourism activity throughout the Commonwealth.

Historic Preservation

Future owners may explore historic designation opportunities, preservation incentives, tax credit programs, museum concepts, adaptive reuse strategies, and other preservation-focused initiatives.
Property History

A Historic Property Unlike Any Other

The Claudia Sanders Collection & Historic Property Auction represents a rare opportunity to acquire artifacts, real estate, business assets, and intellectual property connected to Colonel Harland Sanders, Claudia Sanders, Blackwood Hall, and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House.

 

The offering includes a live and online memorabilia auction on July 28, 2026, along with a sealed bid offering for the historic real estate, operating restaurant business, furniture, fixtures and equipment, intellectual property, trademark rights, and associated assets. Sealed bids are due by Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

 

The collection has been preserved by the Settle family since their direct purchase of Blackwood Hall and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House from Colonel and Claudia Sanders on August 1, 1974.

 

The Claudia Sanders Dinner House remains open and operating throughout the auction process. Restaurant operations, dining service, and scheduled events continue uninterrupted.

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Gallery

Explore the Property

All Exterior Photography Blackwood Hall Main Dining Room Colonel's Quarters Event Facility Saddlebred Room Thoroughbred Room ThoLounge & Balconyroughbred Room Gift Shop Grounds & Parking Historic Photography
Investor Resources

Additional information is available to qualified buyers.

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Process

How the Process Works

Step 1
Download Offering Memorandum
Step 2
Register as a Qualified Real Estate Bidder
Step 3
Speak with a Listing Agent or Auction Team Member
Step 4
Execute Confidentiality Agreement (NDA)
Step 5
Review Due Diligence Materials
Step 6
Submit Sealed Bid through the Online Bid Portal

Bid Deadline

Friday, July 31, 2026
11:59 PM Eastern Time
A Once-in-a-Generation Offering

Own a Piece of Kentucky History

Opportunities to acquire a historic landmark, operating restaurant business, and established hospitality brand of this significance are exceptionally rare. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to preserve an iconic legacy while shaping its future.