luxury guest rooms for sale Otago, New Zealand

Hidden from the world in the small historic gold-mining town of Ophir in New Zealand's Central Otago, Pitches Store provides luxury accommodation and delicious meals, perfect as a well deserved stop-off on the Otago Central Rail Trail, a foodie destination, a romantic getaway or for corporate travellers. Beautifully restored and renovated by the current owners in 2012, it has operated ever since as luxury accommodation including six king-sized rooms with en-suite facilities and an award-winning licensed cafe/restaurant which can accommodate 50 people. Pitches Store has a fine reputation for the quality of its offerings and the experience it provides. The building renovation has received both architectural and Master Builders awards. The restaurant has a quality reputation and has won numerous culinary awards. The accommodation has a Qualmark 4 Star plus rating. The business has enjoyed excellent reviews through Trip Advisor, Booking.com and Lonely Planet. At any given time, the business has significant forward bookings for accommodation and dining. Pitches Store at 45 Swindon Street is a beautifully restored and enlarged Category 2 Heritage listed building in Ophir's main street. The building has been fully earthquake strengthened during the restoration process. It sits on a 1,969sqm section across 2 titles. The original building dates back to 1883 when it was built as a general store for John Pitches, a merchant from Victoria in Australia who achieved some commercial success in Ophir (then called Blacks) in the mid 1860's. It is the last surviving of several general stores which Ophir boasted in its boom days. This must-visit boutique accommodation and dining venue is now for sale. The sale includes the business, Pitches Lodge and Cafe Limited. The 1,969sqm parcel of land and the building Pitches Store, the equipment and the assets. More information is available, if you are interested please contact either Jane or Matt. For Sale: NZD$2,450,000 plus GST (if any)

A Boutique Lodge Rich in History Built in 1889 and holding a Category One status by Heritage New Zealand, Pen-y-bryn Lodge represents a building of national significance and ranks with the best of New Zealand's late-Victorian residences. The Lodge was extensively restored by its current Vendors, who operate the award-winning residence as a high-end boutique lodge. Sitting in an elevated position, Pen-y-bryn provides beautiful views over the seaside town of Oamaru and the surrounding mountain ranges. Centrally located between Christchurch and Queenstown, Oamaru is growing rapidly as a popular travel destination and offers many tourism and hospitality attractions for those visiting the region. Pen-y-bryn boasts seven double bedrooms, five of which are dedicated to guest accommodation, while the remaining two serve as the private quarters for the owners. This historic building features three expansive living areas, an opulent dining room, two powder rooms, an office, fitness facilities, and inviting outdoor courtyards, each providing a unique setting to savor the timeless allure of Pen-y-bryn. Complete with a commercial kitchen, wine cellar, laundry amenities, and an extensive collection of chattels and furnishings included in the sale, Pen-y-bryn is fully equipped to continue its legacy as a premier accommodation establishment or to be cherished as an expansive private residence. Surrounded by established gardens, including original natives, exotic and fruit trees, the grounds have been lovingly cared for. The impressive vegetable gardens yield an abundance of fresh produce, artfully prepared to craft exquisite meals for Pen-y-bryn Lodge's esteemed guests. This is a rare opportunity to either perpetuate the tradition of operating Pen-y-bryn as a distinctive accommodation offering or to embrace your role in preserving the rich heritage of Pen-y-bryn as its new custodian, ensuring its legacy endures for generations to come. (Sale will be plus GST if any).