Mattapoisett’s Iconic Oxford Creamery Is For Sale
MATTAPOISETT (WBSM) — Another iconic SouthCoast eatery is on the market, as Mattapoisett’s Oxford Creamery is up for sale.
The Route 6 landmark famous for its lobster rolls, clam chowder and delicious ice cream is going for $1.5 million. It is listed with E. Jeffrey Pontiff of E.J. Pontiff Real Estate.
Pontiff confirmed to WBSM that the reason for the sale is that the current owners, Ken and Liz Ackerman, are retiring.
Currently, Oxford Creamery operates from March to October, according to its Facebook page. However, a new owner may want to choose to be open for more of the year.
“This business property has so many possibilities to offer, including expansion and year round operation,” the real estate listing suggests.
Oxford Creamery currently serves up a full menu of fried seafood, burgers, sandwiches, fries, clam cakes, onion rings and more.
There are also over three dozen flavors of ice cream available as well, available as cones, cups, sundaes and frappes. Oxford Creamery also serves up old-fashioned lime rickeys, too.
The building was constructed in 1925, according to the real estate listing, and it first opened up as Gulf Hill Ice Cream in 1931. The Ackermans purchased the business in 2003.
The sale listing includes the building, the business and the parking lot.
We reached out to Oxford Creamery for details but have not yet heard back.
It is one of multiple SouthCoast staple eateries that have been put on the market in recent months.
Gary’s Best Hot Dogs in New Bedford announced its owners were retiring and that they were looking to sell the business. Yor Dogg Mil in New Bedford also closed down due to the owner’s retirement and is on the market. Just last month, it was announced that Vel’s Family Restaurant in Wareham is for sale.
Area restaurants have also recently found new owners, such as Ice House in Fairhaven and Olneyville N.Y. System in Providence, Rhode Island.
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