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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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A historic Central Otago property, the Speargrass Inn, is on the market. Formerly the popular Fruitlands Café and Gallery, it was converted into a private family home in 2018.
The property features a five-bedroom main house and three separate studio units, all set within beautiful gardens. The current owners have made significant exterior improvements, including fencing and restoring outbuildings. It offers flexibility as a spacious residence or has the potential to be reopened as a 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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