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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 and Gallery, is for sale. Converted into a private residence in 2018, it offers a five-bedroom main house and three separate studio units.
The property boasts beautiful gardens, a courtyard, and a restored outbuilding. While perfect as a large family home, its history and layout present a strong opportunity to reopen as a commercial venue, a move many 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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