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‘People arrived expecting to order coffee’ - historic former cafe turned family home on market
The Speargrass Inn in Central Otago was built 155 years ago.
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The historic Speargrass Inn in Central Otago, once the beloved Fruitlands Café, is for sale as a unique family home. Converted into a private residence in 2018, the property retains its historic charm and character.
It features a five-bedroom main house, three self-contained studio units, and beautiful gardens with a restored "Whisky Room". Recent upgrades include full fencing. This versatile property offers potential as a spacious family home or could be reopened as a popular commercial venue.
Much of the heritage of the Speargrass Inn has been preserved.
Character features include schist and plaster walls and an exposed wooden ‘cathedral’ ceiling.
Open-plan living is the order of the day.
One of the five bedrooms in the property.
The family created an outdoor living space, complete with spa pool.
The property sits in the beautiful Central Otago countryside.
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