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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.

Nikki Birrell
Last updated: 24 November 2025 | 3 min read
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The historic Speargrass Inn in Central Otago, formerly the beloved Fruitlands Café and Gallery, is on the market. This 155-year-old property was converted into a spacious private residence in 2018.

It features a five-bedroom main house, three separate self-contained studio units, and extensive gardens. The property offers unique potential as either a large family home or could be reopened as a commercial venue. It is listed for sale with Tall Poppy Real Estate.

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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