73-77 River Road, Dargaville

PRICE INDICATION $1,050,000

One of the oldest standing hotels in New Zealand with connections back to Sir John Logan Campbell is for sale. This gorgeous Dargaville landmark is ready for a new chapter.

The Commercial Hotel is just a few minutes out of Dargaville’s town centre on River Road which runs parallel to the Northern Wairoa River. The property is registered under Heritage New Zealand Category 2, list no. 471.

Set on a 2464sqm approx level site, the hotel’s doors are now closed and the property is used as a private home. The property is zoned commercial under the Kaipara District Council Plan which allows for a wide range of activities. It could be converted into a backpacker’s lodge, restaurant, art and craft gallery, family home, offices – or any combination of these (subject to any necessary Council or resource consent). The Kaipara and Hokianga areas are very popular with visitors and tourists, the premises has the potential for accommodation and tourism uses. With the gorgeous Kai Iwi lakes, the 45km Kaihu Valley cycle and walking trail nearing completion and the Waipoua Forest all close by, accommodation in Dargaville is often at a premium.

This is a substantial character building with many original features. The ground level has several generous rooms including lounge areas, a wine bar, dining room, kitchen, office space and the main bar area. Upstairs there are 10 bedrooms of varying sizes – five with ensuite facilities and the rest with shared amenities. Generous balconies around two sides of the building have views out over the river.

There is a free-standing renovated caretaker’s cottage at the rear of the main building. It comprises of a living area, one bedroom and bathroom facilities.

There is definitely an opportunity here to secure a piece of New Zealand history and create something special.

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