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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 former Speargrass Inn, is for sale. Previously the beloved Fruitlands Café and Gallery, it was converted into a private residence in 2018.
The property features a five-bedroom main house and three separate self-contained studio units, set within beautifully restored gardens. Recent improvements include full fencing and a refurbished outbuilding. It offers versatile potential as a spacious family home or could be re-established as a commercial hospitality venue, a move locals would welcome.
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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