40 Gore Street and 41 Barrow Street, Bluff, Invercargill

The Old Foveaux Hotel

Art Deco Charm (and perhaps your own friendly ghost)\n\nZoned Commercial (now used as a family home). \n\nA real opportunity here...seldom do properties such as this come along.\n\nThis unique 1930's art deco building is loaded with possibilities. (Backpackers? Boutique Hotel? A stunning residence?)\n \nFormerly trading as a private hotel the property offers 5 en suited bedrooms plus separate bathroom (10 bedrooms in total) cosy dining room, intimate bar and lounge and a commercial kitchen, providing unlimited potential for an astute purchaser to breathe life back into this glorious building.\n\nThis majestic old lady comes with its own resident (friendly) ghost and is situated in Bluff, home of the Bluff Oyster. \n\nThe property sits on two contiguous titles with access from the main street (Gore Street) plus access off Barrow Street where there is a securely fenced parking area at the rear of the Hotel. \n\nBluff is unique in the fact that it is the oldest European settled town in New Zealand, and has had a colourful past.\n\nFishing, the famous Bluff Oysters and Stewart Island are on your doorstep. \n\nAttractions such as Bluff Maritime Museum, Stirling Point, panoramic views from the viewing platform on top of Bluff Hill (Motupohe), and outstanding walking tracks add to the charm of the area.\n\nAnnual events held in Bluff pull in the crowds from all over NZ, none more so than The Bluff Oyster and Food festival.\n\nBluff is located at the bottom of the South Island, New Zealand, in the province of Southland and is the 'Gateway to Stewart Island'. \n\nState highway 1 starts at Bluff's Stirling Point, an attraction in itself. (Stirling Point is to New Zealand what Landsend is to Great Britain.) \n\nContact the agent for viewing times and more information.\n\nFor Sale: $369,000 incl GST if any\nView: By appointment\n\nIf you would like to receive my fortnightly email newsletter, Talking Point, please email me and put PLEASE ADD ME TO EMAIL in the subject line. It's a great way to hear about new listings and to keep up to date with the local property market.\n