The Historical Ohaeawai Hotel
Land and Building for Sale - NZ$ 795,000 (freehold) + GST if applicable
A Grand Old Lady that needs Renaissance
Situated in the beautiful hinterland countryside of the iconic Bay of Islands, this is a unique opportunity for a visionary new owner for this property in the heart of Northland, New Zealand.
The property is conveniently situated at the junction of State Highway 1 (the route to Cape Reinga at the far northern tip of New Zealand) and State Highway 12 (the route to the Hokianga Harbour on the west coast) just 20km inland from the top tourist spots in the picturesque Bay of Islands, Kerikeri and Paihia. It is in a prime location being very close to the Twin Coast Cycle Trail and is only 9km from the renowned Ngawha Springs Thermal Waters.
Built in 1895, the hotel is a two-storey original Kauri building, with a first floor veranda. It has two bars, one currently run as a café, a gaming room, large dining room, commercial kitchen, cool store, cellar and office. Upstairs consists of nine guest bedrooms, plus the separate owner’s suite comprising two bedroom, bathroom and lounge. Outside, there are three further bedrooms providing backpacker accommodation, with bathroom and facilities for cooking.
The property is currently being run as a freehold On- and Off- Licensed Hotel serving Lion Brewery and Boundary Road Brewery products.
A current Camping Licence and a new Building Warrant of Fitness for 2015 have been granted so you can purchase this 'Grand Old Lady' with confidence.
The hotel stands in a park-like setting of Nikau Palms and large trees, and has a large drive through car park suitable for buses and campervans. The freehold land area is 3,540 sq m so there is plenty of space for development.
Some ideas for future use* might include:
- Micro-brewery as there are already 3 x 1150 litre stainless-steel tanks in the cellar.
- Fishing lodge or 'Playboy' Mansion.
- Tour operator-owned hotel exclusively for their clients.
- Cycling hostel (close to the Twin Coast Cycle Trail).
- Private Hotel.
- Boutique Hotel.
- Bed & Breakfast.
- Motel.
- Fine-dining restaurant.
- Ethnic restaurant/Take-away.
- Healing, Spa & Beauty Therapy Centre (Ngawha Springs Thermal Waters are only 10 minutes drive away).
- Wholesale & Retail Bottle Store - superb site with regular passing trade.
- Online distribution centre or Call centre.
- Superette - general store.
(*These are suggestions only. Potential purchasers should check with the Far North District Council to ascertain whether Resource and/or Building Consents would be given for such operations.)
The opportunities are endless for the right person to grow the business or even to turn it into a large family home for an extended family.
Contact us today for more information or to make an appointment to view!
